Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Dear Vallerie, I have the same problems being upright at the end of a day on my feet My upper back aches & gets so very tired that I must make a conscious effort to stay erect, if not I find myself leaning fwd. Unlike before though I can straighten up by locking my knees & making a conscious effort. It looks kind of funny to me I must say as my whole body looks like it is leaning backward. I don't know if you can picture it from the way I tried to describe it. I bet you told Dr Glasser a resounding no!!! I would have told him the same thing. So happy to hear your fusion is solid & you have the go ahead to resume your activities. I must make an appointment to get bk to Dr Boachie. I was due to go bk in Jan but had to cancel. Congratulations again on a good report, Diane BIn , " redmarmie " <vclark@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > I saw Dr. Glazer yesterday in that crazy snow storm in Boston. > The fusion is absolutely solid. I now have permission to ride my bike, > swim and anything else I " deem " safe to do. The caution was not to > twist my upper body. (Was already a previous restriction) I mean we can > only twist so much anyway right? I can bend from the hip as long as I > am comfortable with it. I talked about my shift to the left a bit and > the difficulty of being upright especially when I am tired. He OFFERED > to do more surgery. He explained osteotomies in the thoracic region may > alleviate some of these symptoms. He also said it was just as evasive > as the last surgery. I gave him a resounding NO thanks, I am fine just > the way I am. He smiled, I thought you would say that. > Anyway, I see him in a year as the neuropathy is still present and if > it gets worse I am to call him. He also thought there was hope for the > neuropathy as the therapist was getting some results. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Great News , It really helps to hear it!! Ken.redmarmie <vclark@...> wrote: Hi all,I saw Dr. Glazer yesterday in that crazy snow storm in Boston. The fusion is absolutely solid. I now have permission to ride my bike, swim and anything else I "deem" safe to do. The caution was not to twist my upper body. (Was already a previous restriction) I mean we can only twist so much anyway right? I can bend from the hip as long as I am comfortable with it. I talked about my shift to the left a bit and the difficulty of being upright especially when I am tired. He OFFERED to do more surgery. He explained osteotomies in the thoracic region may alleviate some of these symptoms. He also said it was just as evasive as the last surgery. I gave him a resounding NO thanks, I am fine just the way I am. He smiled, I thought you would say that. Anyway, I see him in a year as the neuropathy is still present and if it gets worse I am to call him. He also thought there was hope for the neuropathy as the therapist was getting some results. Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Diane, I know the constant stretches and bouts at the pool are the only things keeping me limber otherwise I would climb right back down to my old " muscle memory " position from pre revision days. I have to constantly work at it. A small price to pay I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks Ken, Yes, there really is light at the end of the tunnel, though I think the journey is never over in our life time. > > Great News , > > It really helps to hear it!! Ken. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Hi , I think a poool is a great idea for me also. Unforunately I live in NE PA & since I moved I have not been abel to locate an indoor pool. Swimming outside in the winter is definitely out of the question for me !! ( just teasing ) I know I should ck out where is the closest YMCA & I also should call the local area high schools to see if any of them have an indoor pool. Glad it is helping you so much. Thanx for the reminder. Take Care, Diane B > > Diane, > I know the constant stretches and bouts at the pool are the only things > keeping me limber otherwise I would climb right back down to my > old " muscle memory " position from pre revision days. I have to > constantly work at it. A small price to pay I guess. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Diane, In addition to checking out local high schools, there may be indoor pool access available to you through a local hospital (if they have a built-in rehab center), or through an outpatient physical therapy/rehab center. You would likely need a doctor's rx to use a pool at those places, but it may be a good option if you don't have a Y close by. Also, if you check out a hotel with an indoor pool and talk to their manager, they may figure out some sort of fee-for- use program for you. I hope you can find someplace nearby! > > Hi , I think a poool is a great idea for me also. Unforunately > I live in NE PA & since I moved I have not been abel to locate an > indoor pool. Swimming outside in the winter is definitely out of the > question for me !! ( just teasing ) I know I should ck out where is > the closest YMCA & I also should call the local area high schools to > see if any of them have an indoor pool. Glad it is helping you so > much. Thanx for the reminder. > Take Care, > Diane B--- In , " redmarmie " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Do you have any community colleges nearby? I accidentally discovered that my local community college is by far the most economical indoor pool -- for $35 I can do water aerobics twice per week and open swim four times per week for 16 weeks!! What a bargain! > > > > Diane, > > I know the constant stretches and bouts at the pool are the only > things > > keeping me limber otherwise I would climb right back down to my > > old " muscle memory " position from pre revision days. I have to > > constantly work at it. A small price to pay I guess. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 , Happy one year anniversary! It's a big one..and it sounds like you have done very well. I think it is good to hope you still get some relief from the neuropathy..it will keep you working on it. I found the progress still very noticable even in this past year. Now that you know you have a solid fusion you will feel more confident about doing all kinds of things. For me, there was still a slow strenghening everywhere this last year. As to more surgery...ye gads...not now....you can always opt for more later if you want to, but I am sure you have plenty of time to make that call. Congrats, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 , That is a Brillant Idea!!! I live right near the Interstate & not 5 minutes from my house there is a Holiday Inn. I am going to ck it out ASAP. Thanx Again, > > > > Hi , I think a poool is a great idea for me also. > Unforunately > > I live in NE PA & since I moved I have not been abel to locate an > > indoor pool. Swimming outside in the winter is definitely out of > the > > question for me !! ( just teasing ) I know I should ck out where > is > > the closest YMCA & I also should call the local area high schools > to > > see if any of them have an indoor pool. Glad it is helping you so > > much. Thanx for the reminder. > > Take Care, > > Diane B--- In , " redmarmie " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Another great idea. Thanks so much. Diane B > > > > > > Diane, > > > I know the constant stretches and bouts at the pool are the only > > things > > > keeping me limber otherwise I would climb right back down to my > > > old " muscle memory " position from pre revision days. I have to > > > constantly work at it. A small price to pay I guess. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Diane, The pool is the only way to go I think when we are first trying to build those core muscles again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks for the warm wishes Cam, I am hoping for onward and upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Agreed , Diane > > Diane, > The pool is the only way to go I think when we are first trying > to build those core muscles again. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 , Wow, a year under your belt, healing well, that's just great! Such a Milestone! I love that they will be following you for twenty years, what a wealth of info they will have compiled by then. Makes you wish they had done that following our Harrington Rod surgeries! Hopefully as the years tick away, your results will continue, I'll hit my six year mark in December, and I'm ever thankful for my revision. Colorado Springs [ ] one year checkup My revision surgeries were 7/16 and 7/23 of last year. How time flies! I had my 1 year postop check this week at Northwestern, and Dr. Koski said that everything looks wonderful on my x-rays. The alignment of neck over pelvis is still really good, the fusion is solidying beautifully, and all hardware is nicely implanted right where they had put it.He would like to see me in another year, and then again at 5 years post-op. And if I need anything sooner, all I have to do is call. I did ask for my most recent xrays on CD again, just so I can compare what my freshly fused spine looks like compared to my year-old fused spine. I haven't gotten a chance to look at it yet, but I hope I can see the differences myself :)A few things that I discussed with the doctor included my physical therapy restrictions - basically no restrictions now, with common sense (i.e. if it hurts or if I have to push things too much then don't do it!). Also, I was concerned about the fact that sometimes I will lean forward to pick things up by my feet when I'm sitting in my wheelchair (he said okay to do if necessary, but don't push it). And I've been having some hip pain in my right hip when I stand or try to walk. When I pointed to where it was at, he agreed that it was definately in my hip, and not back by the iliac screws or lower back. It's just something that we'll keep an eye on for now. He didn't have any real answers as to why I might be having it though. Also, my bowel issues likely won't improve since they've been present now for a year - sigh. On another note, his wonderful nurse Kathy left a couple of months ago to pursue her PA so that she can actually assist in surgeries. He has a new nurse named who seems very helpful. I also got to complete my "one year" paperwork for the Adult Spinal Deformities study that they are doing. I started it last year right after my revision, and they are hoping to follow people for 20 years after their surgeries to observe longterm outcomes and patient satisfactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi , So glad to hear that you had such a good check-up at your one year mark! Also, I think it's terrific that your doc is doing a 20 year follow-up study. Is it just him or is this a multi-hospital study? Just curious. You sound like you are doing pretty well in general. I hope I'm reading between the lines correctly! Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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