Guest guest Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hi everyone, I leave tomorrow for St. Louis. We have rented an apartment there for a month. I am scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Bridwell on Dec. 9 and 11. The first day is about 7 hours. They will remove my old hardware. I have pedicle screws in 3 lumbar vertabrae. My rod was removed many years ago. Then they will do osteotomies on L1 and L2. Then all new hardware from T10 to the sacrum/pelvis. Two days later they will go in from my belly and fuse L5/S1 with the ALIF. They are anticipating a two to five hour surgery on that day. Two if they can get me straight enough at this point or an additional three hours if they have to go back in posteriorly for additional correction. I am currently fused from T9 to L5. It will be really nice to be able to stand up straight once more! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Malone is my mentor. I will ask her to post my progress. I wish you all a happy, and healthy holiday season. D ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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