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Forum: The Big File 02-23-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,594
Posted By livjoyful
I'm thrilled for you bothe. I am praying also....

I'm thrilled for you bothe. I am praying also. It'll be a rough couple days...but all worth it in the end. Stay positive.
Forum: The Big File 02-13-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,333
Posted By livjoyful
ately constipation, lots of fibre and water is...

ately constipation, lots of fibre and water is what my dr said and a stool softener every night. seems to have helped..i take percocets. stomach pain may be an ulcer. i was told to watch for that....
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-24-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,456
Posted By livjoyful
I was not a candidte for fusion because it would...

I was not a candidte for fusion because it would to much pressure on my other disc. I also had bulging and degenerated l4/5...and no disc left at l5/s1. Same as you, i assume it is the same reason...
Forum: The Big File 01-24-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,427
Posted By livjoyful
I slept on my right side with pillows along my...

I slept on my right side with pillows along my back so i didnt feel like i had to hold myself on my side and a pillow between my knees. There was only slight grey mark on one end of the disc on my...
Forum: The Big File 01-23-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,427
Posted By livjoyful
Everyone is right, take it easy. I was actually...

Everyone is right, take it easy. I was actually pretty good about tht part. My biggest fear was that the surgery wasnt going to 'work". But i know there were a couple of times even 2-3 months post...
Forum: The Big File 01-05-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,386
Posted By livjoyful
First, since it is getting larger and not smaller...

First, since it is getting larger and not smaller or staying the same maybe see your Dr. there may be medical reason for this. I had a cyst on my ovary once that actually caused my belly to swell. I...
Forum: The Big File 11-17-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,865
Posted By livjoyful
YAYYYYY! I cried also when I got my...

YAYYYYY! I cried also when I got my date..excitement and fear. I had a 1 1/2 hour car ride home from the hospital after 4 days. My hubby brought a few pillows which really were too bulky but also a...
Forum: The Big File 11-17-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,538
Posted By livjoyful
#3 was a God send for me. I know I didnt want to...

#3 was a God send for me. I know I didnt want to complain to my family about pain anymore...and to be honest as hard as they tried they just didnt get it. I am and will be forever grateful to this...
Forum: The Big File 10-26-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,884
Posted By livjoyful
even cheaper...move to Canada and OHIP pays for...

even cheaper...move to Canada and OHIP pays for everything. http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Forum: The Big File 10-25-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,300
Posted By livjoyful
I have a Charitte and was told I would probably...

I have a Charitte and was told I would probably set them off. I was given a little card that is signed by my DR and has the serial number of my disc and few other things on it. I will also give...
Forum: The Big File 08-26-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,783
Posted By livjoyful
Saw 6! Orthepedic surgeons...all told me there...

Saw 6! Orthepedic surgeons...all told me there was nothing they could do. DDD to progressed to do fusion. Told by 3 would be unable to walk by 45 (was 35 at the time), that my spine wouldnt be able...
Forum: The Big File 08-24-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,910
Posted By livjoyful
my .02 worth. My surgeon has been doing Charitte...

my .02 worth. My surgeon has been doing Charitte for about 12 years and says he has never had to replace one due to product failure. Only once due to someone who started weight training 3 weeks after...
Forum: The Big File 07-15-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,154
Posted By livjoyful
Best of luck to you..this is a great thing.

Best of luck to you..this is a great thing.
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-21-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,528
Posted By livjoyful
Welome. You are amoung friends here. I have a...

Welome. You are amoung friends here. I have a post under surgical outcomes, livjoyful is the name. I am almost 7 weeks post. I understand your pain. As most of us here do. I will add you to my prayer...
Forum: The Big File 06-21-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,373
Posted By livjoyful
I had the same thing. My surgeon said would...

I had the same thing. My surgeon said would really notice it because there was no disc left. I measured myself on the wall b4 my surgery, and after. The kids thought it was hilarious. I grew a whole...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-28-2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,774
Posted By livjoyful
Welcome. You will find so much help and support...

Welcome. You will find so much help and support here. I am just over 3 weeks post-op and dont what I would have done without the help and support of everyone on this board. Previous advice is great....
Forum: The Big File 04-27-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,798
Posted By livjoyful
oops...i already did reregister. only problem...

oops...i already did reregister.
only problem I have found is some of the font is so big and the posts are long...as in have to move my screen across to read it all. otherwise great.
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