acm a year later

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hello everyone,

It hardly seems real,but a year ago today I went under the knife for my

decompression and laminectomy. Some things are better,others are worse. This

is the first time in my life that I get headaches everyday. You guys know

what they're like-you just can't even function with them. The thing that

really has surprised me is that is seems my breathing is affected. I don't

know for sure if it's related,but I ha pulmonary function tests done. The

therapists was surprised that I was giving a really hard effort but could't

get air in or out. My nsg said he's not sure why I have these probs but it

may me due to brainstem function. I have a kink in my brainstem but Im not

sure if it has always been there or if it is new. I wish I would think of

these questions when I'm having the appt instead of later. I'm having ssep's

on Thurs then I guess we're go from there! The problem is that I have a hard

time getting the docs to take me seriously. I guess what they don't realize

is that I have a very strong spirit,but just a weak body. I guess it's hard

for others to realize that strong spirit is the only thing that gets people

through these things. Well that is my one year post op report. I really hope

others who have the surgery do have success and do get better!! Take Care!

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