Local Dr
Went to the local Orthopaedic surgeon this morning. He was also better than my original surgeon.
He wants to do two level fusion though!!! He doesn't think L5-S1 can handle the L4/L5 fusion and will end up going out also.
Oh I think I forgot to mention before, the Dr in Chicago also recognized that my L5/S1 is starting to degenerate, but as long as I lose weight after my fusion I should be good.
I have gone from one disc having problems to two discs and a cracked facet joint. I have learned my lesson about getting multiple opinions, never automatically trust the first Dr you talk too!!!!
I have one more Appointment July 2nd with another surgeon. I guess this will help me decide which way to go.
In the mean time, the local surgeon today has a nerve test scheduled for me to see what kind of permenant damage I may have.
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Herniated L4/L5 May 2004 (Bed ridden)
Discsectemy June L4/L5 2004
Discssectemy L4/L5 January 2007
MRI May 5th - showed "moderate sizd protruding disk in the the left paracentral location at the L4-5 level which appears to a more porminent comparison to the prior examination" and "appears to impinge upon the exiting nerve root"
May 11th Dr Apptment - Told that another Discsectemy could be done.
Looking for Surgeon for second Opinion
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