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Old 02-06-2007, 02:58 PM
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Sharon:

I agree with Chuck. Recovery is a roller coaster ride and it is very individualized. It is determinate by a number of factors, i.e.; What was your physical condition prior to surgery, Age, Compression level and period of time of your symptomology prior to surgery, etc.

I would say that the key is to listen to your body and not compare yourself to others in these posts. It's so easy to think that something is amiss if you are not at the level someone else is at your time in recovery.

I am 13 weeks out and still have distraction pain in the feet but, overall, believe I am improving though still am on the rollercoaster ride. Some days are still painful and some days are pain free.

Take care of yourself Sharon and, above all else, listen to your body!

Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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