Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Hi Everyone: I've been trying to keep up with this very busy, productive board. I'm one year & 9 months post op revision surgery (Dr. LaGrone, one day surgery/anterior/posterior--T-9 to sacrum), and am feeling great. I'm going to try to add my thoughts on some recent issues mentioned on this site: (PA), please hang in there. I know the days prior to surgery can feel overwhelming. Try to think of positive things, including visualizing yourself with a positive outcome. Lorrie, Kam, Joyce, I've been thinking of you and sending you healing thoughts. Lorrie, did you ever see Dr. Levein? Eileen (garden girl), I agree with you on the great care I received at BSA, and how totally pleased I am with Dr. LaGrone, Dr. Neilson, etc. I have absolutely no regrets. The central line was a non issue for me. It was put in during surgery while I was out. It really never bothered me. It was removed when I went to rehab floor at BSA...maybe a week post op. I am still amazed that I can stand erect with my knees straight! I've been hiking many times, and I can actually rest standing up with my knees straight, which was unheard of prior to this surgery. Someone asked about standing in lines..........same thing.....I can comfortably stand there. No more bending forward, or having to hang onto carts. I think having a good relationship with my PCP has helped me, as he was the one who prescribed meds, etc. after I came home from surgery. I try to keep up with the posts, but I'm sure I've missed some issues, but if anyone needs to email me directly at paulettep11@..., I'll be happy to answer any questions. Hang in there, and my best wishes are with everyone for a happy, healthy 2006. ette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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