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Old 01-10-2009, 03:55 PM
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A bone growth stimulator that the Dr. prescribed took into account several variables: one being, yes, given my age, 56, and second, being post-menopausal, a bone growth stimulator was definitely a good idea. We grow so much less bone as we age. And I suspect it will make a difference with the hip replacement, that they'll likely use cement or another adhesive, as opposed to nothing. So, there you have it. Time for me to stretch. And I am really digging this Ab Rocket thing-a-ma-chig. Anything to help strengthen my core at this point, and not hurt the ole' neck in the process.

Take care!

Cindylou
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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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