Upcoming fusion surgery

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Hi. It's been awhile since I've posted here, but I read the posts

every day in my email. I am 32 years old, and have had bad right

shoulder and arm pain for probably 3 + years now. (not including my

lower back as well) I have herniations at C4-C5 and L4-L5 and S1. So,

it (whatever " it " is) has affected my entire spine. ( DDD, I think)I

have had constant burning and achy pain in my neck forever it seems.

But, now I have to act. I have a 16 month old daughter, and I need to

be in better shape for her.

I am having fusion surgery APr. 7 at the University of Medicine and

Dentistry in Newark, NJ. It is a great hospital. I am posting to get

some feedback as to what to expect. I suppose anything is better than

what I am currently experiencing.

Anyway, look forward to any replies. Thanks

Amy

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I have herniations at C4-C5 and L4-L5 and S1.

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Amy,

How many of these problems does your surgeon

hope to repair during this one surgery?

Last Feb 06, I had fusion with a titanium cage at

S1-L5. My hospital stay was 4 days and I had

a home health care nurse and PT person come

to my house for 14 additional days.

I really think " my climb out of the hole " was over

at about 6 weeks. I started walking more often and

further. I also was released to go to the " PT building "

(not at home) and had some serious PT.

NO, I was not well at 6 weeks but I did feel like living.

My legs were totally pain free.

I have Osteoarthritis, this is creating lots of problems

all over. Very soon I will be having surgery to correct

the same problem at C6-C7.

Wishing you well and hope you feel like talking more

about your upcoming surgery.

Bebee Goddard, Now in East Central Florida.

http://community.webshots.com/user/bebee0202

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