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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-24-2014, 03:15 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Harrison I sent you a PM Harrison I sent you a PM

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-23-2014, 09:46 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Jeff - the OR nurse actually dug through 5 bags... Jeff - the OR nurse actually dug through 5 bags of waste from my surgery to find it LMAO My Dr told her "I know she will want to keep that little bad boy, so lets make sure we get it for her" ...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-21-2014, 11:11 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Jerry - yes it was ProDisc I am hoping, this... Jerry - yes it was ProDisc I am hoping, this will be it. Unfortunately I do have a bulging disc C7 which is level below my first fusion. So we may have to revisit that one in the future But...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-20-2014, 02:33 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Just wanted to check in Yes they gave it... Just wanted to check in Yes they gave it back to me LMAO And this surgery is 100% worse than the other 2 ... But each day I get a little better :(

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-30-2014, 05:00 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Released today Did well. Surgery went longer than expected. My AD had slipped out to the point of pressing on my esophagus and there was some damage to that. There was also a lot more damage around the disc than...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-27-2014, 09:30 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 1 More day to go!!! Woo Hoo I more day to go till I have my surgery!!! Anyone else scheduled for surgery on TUesday the 29th. Can't wait!!!! Is it sad I enjoy staying overnight at the hospital. It is quiet and I can...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-24-2014, 07:16 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Jeff - that is funny, I was actually going to ask... Jeff - that is funny, I was actually going to ask my surgeon if I could keep it LMAO My husband and mother-in-law thinks I am crazy. But I want to keep that little sucker!! :p

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-24-2014, 07:07 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 According to my MRI the lower levels looked good.... According to my MRI the lower levels looked good. The surgeon believes that by removing the AD and opening the space up it will relieve the stress on my nerves and alleviate the pain. here's...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-24-2014, 04:34 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Goofy - I understand where every one is coming... Goofy - I understand where every one is coming from, but I am way to scared to do another AD. Plus my surgeon doesn't think the area is healthy enough to do another ADR. So your fusion is doing...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-24-2014, 08:47 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 I appreciate EVERYONE's opinion. That is why I... I appreciate EVERYONE's opinion. That is why I post here. To learn things I may not know. I want to thank everyone again for your well wishes and your advice!!! No matter which way we...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-23-2014, 01:51 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Thank you everyone for you well wishes. Yes... Thank you everyone for you well wishes. Yes my surgeon actually had a family emergency (death in his family) that is why I had not heard back from him. But my surgery is now scheduled for next...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-12-2014, 10:11 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Kelly - Thank you. I believe it was a Prodisc Kelly - Thank you. I believe it was a Prodisc

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-12-2014, 10:03 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 I have not called him, I feel funny since my... I have not called him, I feel funny since my mother has gone back to work at the hospital. I don't want to make things uncomfortable for her. Not jarring accident or event. Just very light...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-12-2014, 09:54 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Hey Jeff - had the MRI a week ago from Friday... Hey Jeff - had the MRI a week ago from Friday (4/4) waiting on the Dr to review it and dictate into patient portal so I can hear the results. And yes that is exactly what he is doing.

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-12-2014, 09:26 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Bad news found out suddenly ... Hi I am Lauren, I am 36 I have had 2 cervical surgeries 2005 and 2010. The first surgery was a double discectomy w/ fusion. Never had problems with this one, still looks great on X-rays and MRI. ...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-12-2014, 07:12 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 It's not that I want to settle for mediocre care,... It's not that I want to settle for mediocre care, but I have a 4 yr old and 7 yr old. We have a comfortable living but I will not go in major debt over this. There is more to think about than just...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-11-2014, 09:30 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Current Surgeon will not do an ADR. He has done... Current Surgeon will not do an ADR. He has done many many many in the past after previous fusions. But since this failed and feels the area is not "healthy enough" for it. TBI is up North I am...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-11-2014, 04:22 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Any experience this before Yeah Dr Cartwright says he doesn't think I would be a candidate because of the healthiness of the bones. He would not do an ADR even if I wanted it. Which honestly I don't. I am terrified of this...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-11-2014, 01:22 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Getting frustrated with surgeon My husband and I really like my new surgeon when we met him last week. He was very honest and complete with us both and our questions. I had an MRI on Friday. I was told that the results would...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-11-2014, 07:15 AM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Yes I believe it was. My surgery was Oct 2010... Yes I believe it was. My surgery was Oct 2010 and my surgeon was Dr Virones . He is a neurosurgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center (I didn't have cancer my mom is an RN there) in Tampa, Florida. I...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-10-2014, 06:52 PM

Replies: 62 Bad news found out suddenly ... Views: 81,253 Posted By laurenmiddleton1 Any experience with AD moving out of place My AD at C4 has moved out of my spinal column by more than 50% at this point. It has moved to the front of my neck. I am including a picture of my x-rays. Has anyone had experience with this? ...

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