I had ADR on 7/31/07 (see thread under ADR). I thought that was painful until I just had Nissen Funodplication surgery on Friday. I thought it was going to be a much easier surgery (for GERD). WRONG!!! Man, am I in pain. I have this shoulder, trap muscle, chest pain that is out of this world. No one warned me about that. Doctor said its from the air they inflate the abdomen with before the procedure...also from pushing the hiatal hernia down and pushing on my diaphragm. Didn't know the diaphragm was connected to the trap/shoulder area but according to him, it is. I realize this isn't back related but in case any of you are thinking of having this surgery...just a warning. I read everything I could before I had ADR but I guess I didn't research this enough. Hopefully the benefits will outway this awful pain. UGH
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DDD L4-5
Spondylosis L5-S1
6 different types epidurals no success
physical therapy/pain med no success
Refuse Fusion
Bone scan shows L5-S1 pars defect will hold ADR @ L4-5
7/31/07 pro-disc L4-5 Dr. Robert Watkins Jr. Marina Spine Institute-Mari
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