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ADR surgery ETA one week
Hi,
I am busy at work trying to make arrangements and lists for those that will cover my workload while I am gone. It suddenly occurred to me that I haven't even thought of any preparations for home! Can anyone give their thoughts on things that I should put in place at home (or at work)? Most of my time has been spent arranging to have this done that I haven't put any thought into what happens AFTER it's done. Do you have any advice on what/how to handle my spouse's fear? She is a very stoic woman, who literally hides all of her stress and fear. I know she's scared but there's no way she will let me see it. My kids don't really seem to be scared, and their lives are so busy that they probably don't have a ton of time to think about it. But I imagine when they see me when I first come home that it will freak them out. They know I'm in pain, and they are very sensitive to it, to and including ratting me out to the wife when I do stupid things with my body that they know will hurt me. I think they will be watching me like hawks after the surgery. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Mike
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Mike 49 2006-2011 Chiro, epidural steroids, nsaids, PT for L4-5 bulge/annular tear April 25th 2012 35MPH rear end collision, blows out L4-5 and ADDS a tear in C4-5 Cancelled ADR to continue conservative therapies April 10th 2013: Insurance re-approved and I'm scheduling lumbar ADR for end of the month! *schedule* ADR Prodisc L April 29th 2013 5-2-2013 ADR using Prodisc L 7-10-2013 New MRI on neck. Surgeon DOES NOT recommend ADR for Cervical. "I'll be your Huckleberry" |
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Mike,
Two things I've read on this site that the lumbar patients mention are:
Good luck, Jeff
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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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Home Advice
I purchased a large rubbermaid plastic cart with 3 shallow tub levels. I was not allowed to lift anything heavier than a paper bag for months. THis proved invaluable in moving things around the house, laundry, dinner to the table.
Definitely get a grabber, buy the best one you can, I broke several of them. I was squatting to clean my closet when I got home, a little OCD I asked Dr. Clavel if that was okay by email as my hubby was going insane. Dr Clavel said..if it is an emergency that you need to squat yes, but I can't think of one so don't. I did have 3 levels, so maybe your restrictions won't be so severe. Make sure if you have access to pain meds that you fill them before you go. Stock up on your favorite movies/books for the first week or so. If your bed is hard I would get an overlay. I used one in Spain, but didn't need it when I got home. But it's been a year and I feel fantastic. Best of luck! Laurie
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50 y.o. WW athlete- triathlete, runner, tennis 2008-0nset of pain..MRI-DDD L4-L5 annular tear. Pain labeled discogenic with radiation to unilateral hip, no radiculopathy 2009-facet inj, radiograph ablation, SI joint injections, cryoablation stubborn no relief 2010-retired d/t pain. more injections 2011-IDET of L3-L5. Pain unchanged, up 50 lbs! 2011-Lumbar ADR recommended by Ortho and 2 neuros. In appeals w/ins. May choose Europe for M6 Need to lose lbs |
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