Steelskyway, yes, I was inhaling thru that thing-a-ma-jig, after my first surgery, July 2. But no one gave me one after the second surgery, so I honestly just didn't think of it, the second time around. Very good point. Could have indeed been the culprit. I am yes, like a crazy person now, using my breathing device. I can get it up to 4,000 sometimes, and a few times 4,500, so that is definitely improvement. Thanks.
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CindyLou
bicycle accident 6/19/01
2 compression fractures, T12, L1;
vertibroplasty @ above levels, 9/15/01
4/06 hip labral tear repair
4/07 Lumbar ProDisc replacement by Dr. B., 3 levels; L3-6
7/2/08 ALIF of L6-S1
7/30/08 Removed bone cement.
8/7/08 Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion.
3/10/09 right SI Joint Fusion; seeing light at end of tunnel, for first time in 8 years!!
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