Re: Using

[Guest guest]

Lately, this is changing. The paint brush type electrodes were used

for a cold about 5 minutes an hour apart, then 2, then 4 for first

day, and a couple times the next day. Once the third. It reduced

it to NO symptoms and no persistence.

The reason may be in the volume of current these devices output

compared to smaller " Beck " electrodes and/or the output of the

device or " Terminator " , etc.

An electronics comparison would be interesting. The proposed

formula for virus reduction is: current x time. The latest devices

you find on the photos section of this group's menu page, are really

high current, and require much shorter times. They may hit a wider

area also with the higher current. They are bold devices and the

paint-brush paddles type is probably the killer application for most

people's germs.

My own Paint brush types have been modified as they were even too

strong for my facial skin. I added 4 " square sponges 1.5 " thick

right across all the smaller electrodes to make one big pad of 16

square inches. If I apply it lightly it's fine for face. For other

areas where I want more power and deeper penetration, I just press

down on them, the sponges compress and the power really moves in.

I hear you about things that have a longish life-cycle or have got

to be followed up. Certainly pnuemonia, strep, HIV, hep-c, etc

would warrant a longer time. But today many things really go fast

with these later powerhouses.

bG

>

> Dear All,

> An important aspect of this sort of protocol is to carry on using

the method for a fairly long

>

[Guest guest]

I used my walker outside of the house for about 2 months. I could

get around in the house without it since there is plenty of furniture

to grab onto. But for taking walks every day while working up to my

mile per day, I used the walker and I walked very slowly. I

graduated to holding onto my husband's arm. I think the first time I

walked any long distance without it, Kam picked me up for lunch and

then ended up taking me to her hair appointment because she didn't

have time to take me home first. While she was getting her hair

done, I walked up and down the sidewalk -- very slowly and

carefully. That gave me confidence to finally quit using it.

>

> I have a question for anyone who has had revision surgery, and

especially for anyone who

> had Dr. Bridwell as a surgeon. Did you use a walker after surgery

and how long did you us it

> for? I have been getting around the house well without my walker,

but I wondered if there is

> another reason to use it, other than just getting around. I am 2

1/2 weeks post revision. I

> will call his office on Monday and ask, but I was wondering about

your experiences. I don't

> want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing!!

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

The only time I used the walker was if I was home alone, just in case

I lost my footing, but that was only for the first two weeks. It

then became just a place to hang things in my bedroom so my husband

removed it. If you don't need it, don't use it. I'm sure that's

what your doctor will tell you. I found it harder to maneuver,

especially on carpeting. Hope this helps. I am now three months

post-op so if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask

since it is all " fresh " in my memory. I just started PT today and

I'm feeling very good overall. You have some tough days to get

through, but eventually it really does get better! I am driving now

and doing some small shopping. I expect to get back to work in about

four weeks. Thursday, I am leaving on a five-hour train ride to

Boston for my daughter's college graduation and I am confident I will

be fine. You will be too!

Donna

>

> I have a question for anyone who has had revision surgery, and

especially for anyone who

> had Dr. Bridwell as a surgeon. Did you use a walker after surgery

and how long did you us it

> for? I have been getting around the house well without my walker,

but I wondered if there is

> another reason to use it, other than just getting around. I am 2

1/2 weeks post revision. I

> will call his office on Monday and ask, but I was wondering about

your experiences. I don't

> want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing!!

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Donna,

Congratulations on your daughter's graduation!! I'm so glad that you are able

to go...I

hope the trip isn't too hard on you. I'm still at the point where I feel every

dip and bump in

the road in my back, but I'm hoping you are past that...Trains would be much

better

anyway, I would think. I'm doing very well, although I feel like I'm kind of

stuck in my

current mode. I did go out to lunch yesterday with my husband and that made me

feel

good to get out. I'm doing some walking in our neighborhood and the weather is

getting

beautiful...Spring is definitely a good time to heal. Yes, it is very hard to

use the walker on

carpet..I find myself picking it up and carrying it a lot, so that really

defeats the purpose!!

Take Care,

> >

> > I have a question for anyone who has had revision surgery, and

> especially for anyone who

> > had Dr. Bridwell as a surgeon. Did you use a walker after surgery

> and how long did you us it

> > for? I have been getting around the house well without my walker,

> but I wondered if there is

> > another reason to use it, other than just getting around. I am 2

> 1/2 weeks post revision. I

> > will call his office on Monday and ask, but I was wondering about

> your experiences. I don't

> > want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing!!

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

,

You are doing very well for this stage post-op. The weather does

help and so does getting out. I remember the first time I went out

to dinner - what freedom! Remember, it is still early and you could

have what you might see as a setback - but that's the " nature of the

injury. " I remember feeling so good around the 3-4 week time and

then boom! I had a really bad week (pain wise) and I thought I had

done something wrong. The healing process has it's up and downs and

in the beginning it is not really a progressive road. I can honestly

say that now I feel that my healing is on a progressive road. Take

your time, allow your body to heal and try to get through the

frustrating times - they do end. Rushing through this gets us

nowhere (but maybe back in bed). I was supposed to return to work

next Monday, but Dr. Errico extended my leave till June 16. I felt

somewhat ready to return part-time, but they wouldn't let me. It was

either full-time or nothing, so I opted for nothing!

We are taking a train to Boston (from NJ) which is about five hours;

but I bought first-class seats (they recline, etc.) because I felt

I'm worth it! I know I can also get up and move around if I have to

(and I will have to). I made the mistake of taking the train to NYC

last week for my post-op visit with Dr. Errico. This is a very

different train than the one to Boston (which is like first-class

airplane) and half-way through the ride I almost got off and called

my husband! It was very bumpy and uncomfortable but I made it

through. Thank God my sister lives in NYC, so as soon as I got off I

took a pain pill and rested at her apartment.

Take your time and be good to yourself!

Donna

> > >

> > > I have a question for anyone who has had revision surgery, and

> > especially for anyone who

> > > had Dr. Bridwell as a surgeon. Did you use a walker after

surgery

> > and how long did you us it

> > > for? I have been getting around the house well without my

walker,

> > but I wondered if there is

> > > another reason to use it, other than just getting around. I am

2

> > 1/2 weeks post revision. I

> > > will call his office on Monday and ask, but I was wondering

about

> > your experiences. I don't

> > > want to be doing something that I shouldn't be doing!!

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > >

> >

>