Had my 6 month post op appt., cat scan & x-rays
Hi everyone,
I had my 6 month (technically, it's been 7 months) follow-up for my ALIF of L6-S1 and Laminectomy yesterday. The good news first: it looks like my fusion is almost completely fused which is wonderful. I have been worried because of my osteoporosis. So that is great. Also, my 3 Prodiscs all look terrific too. The not so great news: my SI joints look arthritic. I have my second appt. this Friday w/ the pain management doctor, and he is also going to do SI joint injections. He's even wondering if more of my pain is coming from them instead of my right hip. So, I'm anxious for those injections, for diagnostic purposes especially. I'm trying to focus on the positive right now...the great fusion results. One thing at a time.
Cindylou
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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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