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L4 L5 S1 w/ Dr Clavel
I received my quote from Barcelona and I am ready to schedule surgery. The exchange rate looks favorable and I think this summer is going to be a good time for it. I am going to try to lose weight before I go. My doctor here in the states (DR Zigler) thinks I should lose 20 or 30 pounds before surgery. I am wondering if other people have heard that from their surgeons? Does being overweight make recovery a lot more difficult?
Thanks, Ace 37 years old male three level DDD. |
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Hello Ace
It's less stress on your body if your at an optimal weight; having said that, it's also less tissue to dissect. Also, less weight on the implants; help them do their job. It will be good for your other joint as well. But you know this.
Yes the exchange rate has held very well for a while. what did Dr. Clavel say about your weight?
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54 yr old female 5'7" 147 lbs. non-smoker conservative treatments failed 2007 fusion @ C4-6 peek cages, failed due to long term use of cox-2 inhibitor 2008 revised C4-6 donor bone, plate & screws 2009 fusion with Roi-C @ C3-4 2015 MRI & CT mjr ddd @ C6-7, segmental kyphosis at C7-T1, 2-level M6-C prosthesis by Dr. Clavel Barcelona Spain 2019 H.O. formed behind M6-C @ C6-7 left nerve rt & in spinal canal. 2020 Revision C6-7 to a CP-ESP prosthesis by Dr. Schmitz Dusseldorf Germany |
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What was the quote?
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar. |
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Agree with the above, less weight means less fatty tissue to cut through and less scar tissue in the end. It will also be easier on your joints and will improve your health overall so win-win.
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Lifelong history of back issues from a young age, spasms etc. 1995 - Weightlifting injury 1997 - Hip Injury 2009 - Trampoline injury (just bounced down on my butt) 2009-2011 Physiotherapy and medication, progress but no lasting pain relief 2010 - X-Ray DDD L5-S1, L4-L5, L4-L3 2010 - MRI Herniation L5-S1, Bulges L4-L5, L4-L3 2011 - Epidurals - No relief 2012 - Facet Injections - No relief 2012 - Discogram TBI - positive L3-S1 L3-S1 ADR M6-L w Clavel 11/28/2012 |
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I have heard one orthopedic spine surgeon and one vascular surgeon go on about how much easier it is to operate on a "thin" person than on someone that's overweight. The first stating how much faster and less frustrating thin patients are, the second stating that it is a "real treat" to get to operate on a thin patient.
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000 C5/6 - ACDF in 2002 C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011 |
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