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Old 08-10-2011, 03:19 PM
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@Laid up doc:
My mother has this spine that would inspire horror movies. She had her first fusion at 19 years old... she's 54 now and it's.... a nightmare. She has lots of facet problems (which, knock on wood, I've yet to have). I have a feeling there's a genetic link to my spinal weakness, but until last year, I refused to believe I was anything but bulletproof. Plus, I blamed the military (75+ lb ruck sacks and whatnot) for the problems I DID have, and when I was pregnant, I explained it away then too.

Part of me is "glad" I'm getting this surgery now. IF it works like its supposed to, then maybe I'll have a normal spine from here on out?
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2006: Initial disc herniation/spinal injury at L4-5, L5-S1
2007: Physical therapy and manual chiropractic rehabilitation to manageable level.
2010: Fall down flight of stairs, re-injury.
07/20/2011: L4-L5 Freedom ADR Surgery

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