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Pre op procedure with Dr Clavel
This is not strictly post op but I have no idea where else to post this and I'll be post op in a week anyway
My question is about the pre op process. Those of you who have been to Barcelona could you give me a list of what they did at your pre op meeting and how long it all took please? I would like to have some idea of what's in store for me before I get there. Thanx.
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60 y/o 2001 MRI L4/5 bulge/herniation, Nerve Block L5 2007 MRI L3/4 large hemorrhage L4/5 annular tear/bulge Nerve Block L4/5 Laminectomy L4/5 2008 MRI L4/5 annular tear 2009 MRI L3/4 extruded fragment/bulge/fibrosis/tear Laminectomy L3/4 2010 MRI L3/4 protrusion/extruded L4/5 bulge/protrusion 2011 MRI L3/4 bulge/annular fissure L4/5 bulge/annular fissure L5/S1 bulge 2012 MRI L3/4 protrusion L4/5 bulge Nerve Block L3/4/5 6/5/13 L3/L4/L5/S1 Dr Clavel NO MORE BACK PAIN |
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Hi Sonja,
If I remember right it was,... blood test, chest x ray, EKG and consultation with Dr. Clavel. ~Buckeyeback
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2009: L3-4, L4-5 failed Microdiscectomy and "Accurascope" procedures 2010-2011: Multiple ESI's, Spinal Decompression Therapy Nov 7th 2012: 2 Level (L3/4, L4/5) M6L with Dr. Clavel in Barcelona, Spain July 17th 2013: L4/5 bone spur removal with Dr. Clavel April 2019: L5/S1 Microdiscectomy/Foraminotomy |
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Sonja,
I did my pre-op in California . I don't know how different it is. I went in the day before (sames as Barcelona) I saw a physician that my surgeon made an appointment with . He went over my general health, medications and what I was getting done. He examined me ; blood pressure , EKG, and took my temperature . They really want to make sure your not sick since they have you go in the day before. Then he sent me to the hospitial for a complete blood work -up. Whatever that is for and what they were checking out. Since I was so anxious I didn't want to know. Sometimes , they want you to donate blood and do a cross-type. I know how you feel . I was filled with anxiety . I even got a script of Valium the week before or so of my surgery. Maybe your medical doctor can give you some if you think I need it. It sure helped me ! It's ok if you do just to get you through this scary and challenging time! You'll do great! Tammi
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6 EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5 Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments. Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13 |
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Thanx guys,
Blood tests, EKGs X-rays, consults ..... No wonder it takes most of the day! I'm gonna be pretty hungry that's for sure, no food after midnight the day we arrive, all day next at pre op, no food from midnight that day as op next day and in the afternoon to boot! They pick us up at the apartment 7:30am both days, jet lag, what jet lag? Obviously won't have time for it lol. Tammi I have Valium for the spasms in my legs but won't take any the day of the tests as I don't want to give a false EKG. I'm on blood meds as it is, I think I am more scared they will tell me I can't have the surgery for some reason than actually having the surgery 3 days now till we fly out, panicking? Whose panicking? Oh yeah, that will be me then
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60 y/o 2001 MRI L4/5 bulge/herniation, Nerve Block L5 2007 MRI L3/4 large hemorrhage L4/5 annular tear/bulge Nerve Block L4/5 Laminectomy L4/5 2008 MRI L4/5 annular tear 2009 MRI L3/4 extruded fragment/bulge/fibrosis/tear Laminectomy L3/4 2010 MRI L3/4 protrusion/extruded L4/5 bulge/protrusion 2011 MRI L3/4 bulge/annular fissure L4/5 bulge/annular fissure L5/S1 bulge 2012 MRI L3/4 protrusion L4/5 bulge Nerve Block L3/4/5 6/5/13 L3/L4/L5/S1 Dr Clavel NO MORE BACK PAIN |
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Sonja,
I did everything here, sent copies over & took hard copies with me. Blood Tests, Xrays, MRI's, Bone Density, etc... Good Luck!
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50 year old female Rear-Ended in 2009 Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7 2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012 Insurance paid Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel Post Op 2+ years Cross Fit 3-5 times a week Running 5ks |
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Sonja,
Just think when your scared , think of me and that your not alone. I broke out in hives when they told me( before I went in for surgery at 2 p.m.) that I would stay in ICU after my surgery. What? Why didn't you tell me this yesterday? The examining physician had to leave his practice which was across the street to sign some forms to give me Ativan to calm me down. It's a funny story now but it wasn't at the moment. I said, I'm sorry doctor but I'm really anxious. I have anxiety and this surgery is REALLY making me extra anxious. So, the doctor felt the only safe med before mysurgery was Ativan. I was also anxious because I couldn't eat nor drink since midnight and it was now 2 pm. The nurse couldn't get an IV in (4x's she tried) because (duh) I was dehydrated and my veins weren't showing at all! Usually, when I give blood the nurses all say I have good veins and you can REALLY see them through my skin but you couldn't then because I became so dehydrated. It is stressful! It is scary for most people! Trust me , if I can do it you can! It will be worth it in the end. You can do it!! I'm rooting for you! Tammi
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6 EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5 Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments. Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13 |
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Sonja,
Just think when your scared , think of me and that your not alone. I broke out in hives when they told me ( before I went in for surgery at 2 p.m.) that I would stay in ICU after my surgery. What? Why didn't you tell me this yesterday? The examining physician had to leave his practice, to calm me down, which was across the street to sign some forms to give me Ativan . It's a funny story now but it wasn't at the moment. I said, I'm sorry doctor but I'm really anxious. I have anxiety and this surgery is REALLY making me extra anxious. So, the doctor felt the only safe med before my surgery was Ativan. I was also anxious because I couldn't eat nor drink since midnight and it was now 2 pm. The nurse couldn't get an IV in (4x's she tried) because (duh) I was dehydrated and my veins weren't showing at all! Usually, when I give blood the nurses all say I have good veins and you can REALLY see them through my skin but you couldn't then because I became so dehydrated. It is stressful! It is scary for most people! Trust me , if I can do it you can! It will be worth it in the end. You can do it!! I'm rooting for you! Tammi
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6 EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5 Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments. Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13 |
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sorry for the double post ..
Tammi
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6 EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5 Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments. Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13 |
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I too did everything preop in the states with my pcp who orders everything that I need done....one less cost overseas....I sent all the results via email and took hard copies as backup....pack some warm cloths Sonja as it barely made into the 60's today....I'm from Texas and it doesn't get into the 60's at night never mind the high for the day )
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2009-2011-multiple Rx-acupuncture-chiropractor- pt-2Nd Dr. Opinion= mri=ddd L4/L5 2010-steroid injection-facet injection- rhizotomy 2011-3rd Doctor opinion=mri=ddd L4/L5-pt- 4th Dr. Opinion=ADR 2012-5th & 6th Dr. Opionion=ADR Dexa Scan Metal Alergy Test May 17, 2012---L4/5 ADR, M6-L, Dr. Clavel Barcelona Spine Center |
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I went in at 7:30AM and they did the blood test within about 45mins, then a chest X-ray which took 15 seconds, then the AKG, it took about 15 minutes, then the consultation with Clavel, had to wait for about 20 minutes to see him then then it took about 20 minutes with him, by this time it was about 11:00, we had to wait 2 hrs to meet with the anesthesiologist because he was in surgery, that took about 15-20 minutes and we were off to see more of the city. So 7:30-2:00 is how long it took for my pre-op stuff but it would have been 2 hrs shorter if he had not been in a surgery.
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