Newbie here

[Guest guest]

hi chris, i had spinal stenosis and i had to have the upper part of my spine

fused and my doctor did tell me that he since my neck is basically held by

wires that if i fall the " right " way and move everything around i would become

paralyzed from the waist down i think it was. i have been very lucky

because i have fallen on more then 1 occasion and nothing has happened yet

(knock

on wood). so part of that is correct what you've heard. by the way welcome

to the group.

[Guest guest]

I too have Stenosis of the spine and while at work 2 years ago fell and

damaged my spinal cord. I am a complete Severing at t10, which leaves me in

a wheelchair for life. Laminectomy surgery (how they fixed my stenosis

problems) seems to have relieved pressure further up my back, but I am all

natural no fusing, no wires and no bolts. They worked on my spine from base

of my neck to my tailbone. Achons seem to have Stenosis problems.... which

is what I am.

Chass Brown

Re: Newbie here

> hi chris, i had spinal stenosis and i had to have the upper part of my

> spine

> fused and my doctor did tell me that he since my neck is basically held

> by

> wires that if i fall the " right " way and move everything around i would

> become

> paralyzed from the waist down i think it was. i have been very lucky

> because i have fallen on more then 1 occasion and nothing has happened yet

> (knock

> on wood). so part of that is correct what you've heard. by the way

> welcome

> to the group.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have actually of spinal fusion's breaking but fortunately it is a fairly

rare thing and hasn't happened to me. I had a neck fusion done when I was 9

and and up to that point I wasn't allowed to ride a bike or jump on a

trampoline but I don't think a spinal fusion totally eliminates the need to

be careful from bumps etc.

Danette Baker

Spokane, WA

scraps-of-joy@...

My disability is not a handicap

@ @\

@ @ @ ---\------

@ @ / /

I'll be standing in the gap for you

Just remember someone, somewhere

Is praying for you

Calling out your name

Praying for your strength

I'll be standing in the gap for you

~ Babbie Mason ~

-- Re: Newbie here

hi chris, i had spinal stenosis and i had to have the upper part of my

spine

fused and my doctor did tell me that he since my neck is basically held by

wires that if i fall the " right " way and move everything around i would

become

paralyzed from the waist down i think it was. i have been very lucky

because i have fallen on more then 1 occasion and nothing has happened yet

(knock

on wood). so part of that is correct what you've heard. by the way

welcome

to the group.

[Guest guest]

I had a THR through the Rothman Institute in 1993. I was 44. My

operating doctor was Dr. Rothman. My surgery was done at Pennsylvania

Hospital. They have since moved to Jeff. I was very happy with my

surgery. I just went for a check-up in January and am showing signs

of liner wear. I may need a revision in 1 year. My revision doctor

is Dr. Hozack in the same group.

Debbie near Philly

>

> Has anyone used the Rothman Institute at Jefferson Hosp in

Philadelphia ? If yes, results?

>

[Guest guest]

Yes,

They are excellent. Also consider Booth, Bartolozzi,

Balderston Orthopaedics at Pennsylvania Hospital.

H

--- sinatrafella@... wrote:

> Has anyone used the Rothman Institute at Jefferson

> Hosp in Philadelphia ? If yes, results?

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I had Dr Rothman as my surgeon for a THR in 1993. My follow-ups are

still with them.

Debbie

>

> Has anyone used the Rothman Institute at Jefferson Hosp in

Philadelphia ? If yes, results?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Sorry to hear about you upcoming hip revision. I just found out in

Jan that I may need a revision next year. I'm showing signs of

liner wear and osterlysis. My hip is 13 years old. I hoped to get

more miles from it.

I live outside of Philadelphia. My revision specialist is Dr.

Hozack from The Rothman Institute.

Are you having any pain?

Debbie near Philly

>

> I may be new to the group, but I have had both of my hips

replaced, so

> the concept in not new to me. Next month, I have schedueled my

first

> hip revision. I was wondering if this procedure is easier or

harder

> compared to the initial surgery? Has anyone had this done before

that

> could share with me please? My hip is only 7 years old and I had

> expected to get better mileage out of it that that. My other hip

is

> only 16 months younger, but even so, my surgeon said improvements

had

> been made since my first one, so should last longer.

>

> Thank you for reading this and am hoping for some advice,

>

> Sue in PA

>

[Guest guest]

Debbie, we may be neighbors. I live in the western burbs of Philadelphia. My surgeon is the chief of orthopedics at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Dr. Good. I too have osteolysis and am in increasing pain which has become constant. My surgery is scheduled April 18th. From what I read online, revisions are regarded as more difficult than the original surgery. My surgeon said it should not be too difficult for me since I am relatively young at the age of 58. This is the article which I referred to regarding the differences:

http://arthritis.about.com/cs/hip/a/hiploosen.htm

I am a nurse, by the way, and it is so hard for me to work but I have to in order to maintain my insurance benefits.

Sue near Debbie

Sorry to hear about you upcoming hip revision. I just found out in Jan that I may need a revision next year. I'm showing signs of liner wear and osterlysis. My hip is 13 years old. I hoped to get more miles from it.I live outside of Philadelphia. My revision specialist is Dr. Hozack from The Rothman Institute.Are you having any pain?Debbie near Philly

[Guest guest]

hi there, welcome to the group. i have been on this forum for about a

month or so..and i've observed people taking 2 tbsp to half a cup.

for me, i try to take 2 tbsp a day. perhaps it depends on body weight

and i'm sure other factors. i'm about to read dr. fife's book called

miracle of coconut oil (can't wait!). i'm sure that boudl would help

you in determining what is right for you.

vandana

>

> Hi... just a question.. how much should I take per day for maximum

> benefits? I am quite interested in losing weight with this also.

> thank you

>

[Guest guest]

Hi April, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and tell you the people in the group are nice people to talked to .Well you take care and have a nice day. SusieApril <macangel623@...> wrote: I wanted to say hello and introduce myself a little. My name is Apriland I just had a a left THR on Monday 18. I am kinda young for a THR Ihave been told, I am only 30. I really no choice, I have jointdegeneration from being on predisone and having rickets as a baby. Ihave also have had two Liver transplants on in 1977 and 1996. I am nota stranger to a hospital. Well hope everyone is doing well and I ameager to learn from others who have been down the recovery road. April

[Guest guest]

Thank you , I have been reading a few old posts and i have already

learned some new things. It is comforting to know I am not alone in

this recovery process.

> I wanted to say hello and introduce myself a little. My

name is April

> and I just had a a left THR on Monday 18. I am kinda young for a THR I

> have been told, I am only 30. I really no choice, I have joint

> degeneration from being on predisone and having rickets as a baby. I

> have also have had two Liver transplants on in 1977 and 1996. I am not

> a stranger to a hospital. Well hope everyone is doing well and I am

> eager to learn from others who have been down the recovery road.

> April

>

[Guest guest]

Hi April,

I recon if you read all the posts in this list you would have ALL the

answers.

It's hard to imagine a question that hasn't been asked.

You are young for a thr. Treat it kindly and I hope it lasts more than the

11 years mine did.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: Newbie here

|

| Thank you , I have been reading a few old posts and i have already

| learned some new things. It is comforting to know I am not alone in

| this recovery process.

|

|

| > I wanted to say hello and introduce myself a little. My

| name is April

| > and I just had a a left THR on Monday 18. I am kinda young for a THR I

| > have been told, I am only 30. I really no choice, I have joint

| > degeneration from being on predisone and having rickets as a baby. I

| > have also have had two Liver transplants on in 1977 and 1996. I am not

| > a stranger to a hospital. Well hope everyone is doing well and I am

| > eager to learn from others who have been down the recovery road.

| > April

||

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm afraid I don't know much about SSI or SSDI, but I think that your

surgeon would have to certify that you are unable to do your job

(completely or for a certain amount of time?). Certainly a chef needs

to be walking around, bending and reaching etc and that's hard with bad

hips. However, since you just had your " 6th " hip replacement doesn't

your surgeon think you will get better? Don't you think you will get

better? What reason did your surgeon give for your 5 failed

replacements? I have a friend in her middle 40s who needs both hips

replaced and one of her worries is that the replacements would fail

sooner than later because she would still be very active.

I do hope that your hip heals to where you can at least get some

pain free days and nights.

Rochelle

-- In neck pain , " chefvictoria68 "

<chefvictoria68@...> wrote:

>

> Hey all, I am , 38 and a Chef. I recently had my 6th...yes

6th

> hip replaced on my right side and once on my left side. I still have

a

> lot of pain and can't sleep. I am now considering going on SSI

because

> I cannot work at the moment. Hell, I can barely walk through a mall

> becasue my leg gives out. Is it hard getting SSI? I have heard

> horrible stories, and some good ones. I look forward to hearing from

> you all.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm afraid I don't know much about SSI or SSDI, but I think that your

surgeon would have to certify that you are unable to do your job

(completely or for a certain amount of time?). Certainly a chef needs

to be walking around, bending and reaching etc and that's hard with bad

hips. However, since you just had your " 6th " hip replacement doesn't

your surgeon think you will get better? Don't you think you will get

better? What reason did your surgeon give for your 5 failed

replacements? I have a friend in her middle 40s who needs both hips

replaced and one of her worries is that the replacements would fail

sooner than later because she would still be very active.

I do hope that your hip heals to where you can at least get some

pain free days and nights.

Rochelle

-- In neck pain , " chefvictoria68 "

<chefvictoria68@...> wrote:

>

> Hey all, I am , 38 and a Chef. I recently had my 6th...yes

6th

> hip replaced on my right side and once on my left side. I still have

a

> lot of pain and can't sleep. I am now considering going on SSI

because

> I cannot work at the moment. Hell, I can barely walk through a mall

> becasue my leg gives out. Is it hard getting SSI? I have heard

> horrible stories, and some good ones. I look forward to hearing from

> you all.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

First of all, Rochelle is correct in that your surgeon has to fill out a

Certificate of Disability. It's probably the size of a prescription saying that

you have been followed by the surgeon from whatever date you first saw him. It

says I may not be able to work as I'm permanently disabled. Then the next line

asks the nature of illness or injury, and he dates it and signs it. That's all

there is to this paper that means so much. You then make an appt. with Social

Security, either for a phone interview (in my state anyways) or in person. I

chose in person so they could see for themselves the trouble I have in sitting

and standing for long periods of time. Then after you get all your paperwork

filled out and submitted, you wait for an answer. The first reply is almost

always NO. Then you decide if you want to appeal it yourself or hire an

attorney. I was lucky, it took me 3 months to receive it, I didn't use an

attorney. But I made it very easy for them to track my records,

and I pored out my heart and soul on the paperwork, especially in the part

where they ask how it has affected your life. I do know that if you are under

50, it is harder to receive disabilty. I know this is very lengthy, but did you

know about the recall of the components in some of the hip replacements? This

was probably about 5 years ago. There was a class action suit if I remember

correctly, against the company that manufactured the part. Maybe you got one of

the faulty ones. I am so sorry about all the pain and distress you must be going

through. I'm 52, and have yet to come to terms with the fact that my life could

change so radically in just 3 years. I have both knees replaced, due to

arthritis, and the fact that I had a very physical job. They told me the

replacements will last 10-15 years, depending on how active I am, but even

though my life style has been slowed, I know I will have to have them replaced

when I am older, and will have a harder time recovering

because of my age when that time occurs, I figure I'll be in my mid 60's. Oh

well, I have enough stress and worry without thinking of what the future holds.

If I can help any, just email me, and I'll tell you whatever I know. Take care

of yourself, and don't give up.

Jeannie

Hi ,

I'm afraid I don't know much about SSI or SSDI, but I think that your

surgeon would have to certify that you are unable to do your job

(completely or for a certain amount of time?). Certainly a chef needs

to be walking around, bending and reaching etc and that's hard with bad

hips. However, since you just had your " 6th " hip replacement doesn't

your surgeon think you will get better? Don't you think you will get

better? What reason did your surgeon give for your 5 failed

replacements? I have a friend in her middle 40s who needs both hips

replaced and one of her worries is that the replacements would fail

sooner than later because she would still be very active.

I do hope that your hip heals to where you can at least get some

pain free days and nights.

Rochelle

-- In PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com, " chefvictoria68 "

<chefvictoria68@ ...> wrote:

>

> Hey all, I am , 38 and a Chef. I recently had my 6th...yes

6th

> hip replaced on my right side and once on my left side. I still have

a

> lot of pain and can't sleep. I am now considering going on SSI

because

> I cannot work at the moment. Hell, I can barely walk through a mall

> becasue my leg gives out. Is it hard getting SSI? I have heard

> horrible stories, and some good ones. I look forward to hearing from

> you all.

>

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[Guest guest]

I would think that your friend has recieved this information already

or if not he should call the surgeon's office the day before.

Usually there is no shaving at home, shower with anti-bacterial

soap, and no food or drink after midnite. These are the normal

rules but have him call.

>

> hi newbie here.

> My close firend who is 24 year old has surgery day

> after tomorrow for hip replacement surgery.

> Can anyone tell me what precautions he nees to tke

> before getting admitted to the hospital.

> Does he need to clean or shave pelvis and hips?

> Does he need to go to hospital empty stomach?

>

> Thanks..

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

heavens , I'd die of starvation - my surgery was slated for 12.30 a.m. - I ate up till 9 p.m. and could drink clear fluids up till 7 a.m. I agree with you, I spent 4 hours at the hospital, going through classes, medicals, xrays, etc., boring as hell, but assuring none the less. I'd be very concerned that the hospital hasn't given him instructions.

ann

Re: Newbie here

In a message dated 1/5/2007 6:07:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, prcphani writes:

Can anyone tell me what precautions he nees to tkebefore getting admitted to the hospital.Does he need to clean or shave pelvis and hips?Does he need to go to hospital empty stomach?

Didn't the hospital tell him what needs to be done first?? If not, I would think about finding a better hospital to go to.....he should have gone to a class to prepare him for the surgery and the hospital should have called him to go over everything he needs to do before he comes in to the hospital....

the day of surgery, he should shower really good in the morning....( preferably with an antibiotic soap).....don't shave the surgery area...the nurses will do it if neccessary......

And don't eat anything the evening before and nothing that morning....

[Guest guest]

Hi...yeah hospital guys have given a list of 'things

to do' just this evening.So no worries.Surgery is at

my friend's native place and the doctor is coming from

elsewhere.Hence I asked you guys to suggest as there

can be experienced guys in this group.

We need not change the hospital at all.Guys from

elsewhere on the globe are coming to India to save

thier money.Good doctors are in India too.

Thanks.

--- Ann <katlady@...> wrote:

> heavens , I'd die of starvation - my surgery

> was slated for 12.30 a.m. - I ate up till 9 p.m. and

> could drink clear fluids up till 7 a.m. I agree

> with you, I spent 4 hours at the hospital, going

> through classes, medicals, xrays, etc., boring as

> hell, but assuring none the less. I'd be very

> concerned that the hospital hasn't given him

> instructions.

> ann

>

> Re: Newbie here

>

>

>

> In a message dated 1/5/2007 6:07:05 AM Eastern

> Standard Time, prcphani@... writes:

> Can anyone tell me what precautions he nees to

> tke

> before getting admitted to the hospital.

> Does he need to clean or shave pelvis and hips?

> Does he need to go to hospital empty stomach?

>

>

> Didn't the hospital tell him what needs to be done

> first?? If not, I would think about finding a

> better hospital to go to.....he should have gone to

> a class to prepare him for the surgery and the

> hospital should have called him to go over

> everything he needs to do before he comes in to the

> hospital....

>

> the day of surgery, he should shower really good

> in the morning....( preferably with an antibiotic

> soap).....don't shave the surgery area...the nurses

> will do it if neccessary......

> And don't eat anything the evening before and

> nothing that morning....

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

If your friend hasn't been given precise instructions tell him to keep away.

This is big surgery, I wouldn't go to a hospital that didn't give your

friend good instructions.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Newbie here

| hi newbie here.

| My close firend who is 24 year old has surgery day

| after tomorrow for hip replacement surgery.

| Can anyone tell me what precautions he nees to tke

| before getting admitted to the hospital.

| Does he need to clean or shave pelvis and hips?

| Does he need to go to hospital empty stomach?

|

| Thanks..

|

| __________________________________________________

|

[Guest guest]

hear hear

ann

Newbie here

>

>

> | hi newbie here.

> | My close firend who is 24 year old has surgery day

> | after tomorrow for hip replacement surgery.

> | Can anyone tell me what precautions he nees to tke

> | before getting admitted to the hospital.

> | Does he need to clean or shave pelvis and hips?

> | Does he need to go to hospital empty stomach?

> |

> | Thanks..

> |

> | __________________________________________________

> |

[Guest guest]

*I'd say milkshakes or chocolate pudding, off the top of my head.*

*Cocoa brownies made with VCO are yummy too.*

On 4/17/07, pchaiken <pchaiken@...> wrote:

>

> Hi.

>

> I'm a mom to a seven year old with a very leaky gut due to yeast

> overgrowth and mercury poisoning. I'm hoping coconut oil will help cure

> his leaky gut.

>

> Looking forward to your advice and help -- How do you get a seven year

> old very picky eater to eat/take coconut oil?

>

> thanks!

>

> - paula

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

n@...> wrote:

> Looking forward to your advice and help -- How do you get a seven year

> old very picky eater to eat/take coconut oil?

A good question. As the provider of meals (presumably) you are in the

position to include Coconut Oil in all your cooking, its not that

noticable really. Use it in place of margarine on bread etc. Include

it as often as possible in most foodstuffs you give to your son, he

will hardly notice it if you introduce it gradually.

Good Luck is Good Management

Rich

[Guest guest]

For my kids, I cook scrambles eggs in VCO, spread it on toast or English

muffins, in oatmeal. Some soups (not all) taste good with VCO. I like tomato

rice. I used it on my pancakes the other day & it was delicious! Use it on

vegetables. Make candy with it.

And stick around here, more ideas come along every day :-)

B

God Bless America!

One Nation Under God

newbie here

> Hi.

>

> I'm a mom to a seven year old with a very leaky gut due to yeast

> overgrowth and mercury poisoning. I'm hoping coconut oil will help cure

> his leaky gut.

>

> Looking forward to your advice and help -- How do you get a seven year

> old very picky eater to eat/take coconut oil?

>

> thanks!

>

> - paula

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Get Dr. Fife's " Cooking With Coconut Flour " which uses coconut oil,

coconut flour and coconut milk. The muffins, cookies, pancakes,

breads, etc are SO DELICIOUS kids and big kids LOVE to eat them!!!

>

> Hi.

>

> I'm a mom to a seven year old with a very leaky gut due to yeast

> overgrowth and mercury poisoning. I'm hoping coconut oil will help

cure

> his leaky gut.

>

> Looking forward to your advice and help -- How do you get a seven

year

> old very picky eater to eat/take coconut oil?

>

> thanks!

>

> - paula

>

[Guest guest]

i crush some ice in the blender, add in 2 parts OJ or OJ with pineapple

and 1 part unsweetened soy milk or organic milk, melted coconut oil and

a couple tablespoons of raw honey, a dash of vanilla. (if i use vanilla

soy milk I dont add honey, if I am out of honey I use evaporated cane

sugar.

It tastes like an OJ with coconut.

its great for a breakfast drink or a dessert drink. You could use some

other juices I suppose. Or you could use Fresh or Frozen fruit, if you

use frozen dont use ice, and you could add yogurt.

I suppose since you mentioned yeast that you may not want to add the

sugar. I think OJ is ok and I think strawberries are too. You could use

Stevia for a sweetener if you wanted it sweeter.

pchaiken wrote:

> Hi.

>

> I'm a mom to a seven year old with a very leaky gut due to yeast

> overgrowth and mercury poisoning. I'm hoping coconut oil will help cure

> his leaky gut.

>

> Looking forward to your advice and help -- How do you get a seven year

> old very picky eater to eat/take coconut oil?

>

> thanks!

>

> - paula

>

>

>

>

>