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The Big File All issues not easily categorized in the above forums are here. Comments on general health, diet, "getting comfortable," and more are here. |
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To those that have had single or multiple level lumbar ADR or a hybrid with fusion and ADR:
Did everyone get noticably taller? This must be in the area of the surgery (lumbar levels. I'm just wondering as I hear so many people say their pants are too short... Was it new clothes time for all afterwards/lengthening of what you have??? Just one of the sillier questions that can be asked .. could almost do a poll on this one I guess~ |
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Hi Maria,
When all is said and done, I probably gained 1/4 - 1/2 an inch. It seemed more immediately following my surgery, but now I don't appear too much taller than my previous height. Considering I'm only 5'1", that makes a bit of a differnece, but certainly not enough for me to redo my wardrobe.
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Crystal L5/SI Charite 7/18/05 Dr. Howard http://www.myspace.com/luvmysibe http://www.xanga.com/luvmysibe "A smile is contagious, be a carrier ." |
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I "grew" 1-1/2 inches. There was no difference in my legs, but the extra stretch in my lumbar region helped lessen the old love handles a bit.
God Bless, Jeff
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15+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration. 2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback) Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful) Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) with Dr. Zeegers (successful) Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) with Prof. Dr. Reul (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain) |
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3/8 of an inch. But it feels like a foot!!!!
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Hi Maria,
I would say I’m back to my original high. It’s most apparent when I get on my road bike, last summer I could not reach the drops on the top of the brakes. But this year I have not trouble with my reach. I was custom fitted for this bike and did not make any changes last year just left it to gather dust. (Today 15 miles.)
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Laura grew visibly with her lumbar ADR, finally allowing me to win an argument that had gone on for a few years about how tall she was. I remembered her pre-DDD height and she had measured her severely degenerated height and accused me of making up my number.
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C Facet problems L4-S1 General joint hypermobility Jim - C4/5, C5/6, L4/5 disk bulges and facet damage, L4/5 disk tears, currently using regenerative medicine to address "There are many Annapurnas in the lives of men" Maurice Herzog |
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When my surgeon measured me a few weeks ago I was 5"3. I used to be 5"4. He says I should be back to my original height after surgery in 2 weeks. This would be great if my hubby wasn't a shorty! Oh well, never mind, at least the kids take after my side of the family.
Cathy
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Scoliosis 35* DDD Everywhere! The Usual Discograms Epidural Facet Injections etc Maverick L4/5 Fusion L3/4 July 3 2006 Dynesys Stabilisation L4/5 Lt & Rt Facet Removal +Non-Bone Fusion L5/S1 May 26 2008 |
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I grew almost a full inch. When I was younger and my back was in good shape, I was taller then my sister. After I had my car accident I was shorter, now I'm taller then her again which really pisses her off.
The height change depends on how bad your disc's are, mine was pretty bad, which is why I regained so much of my height. The first week after surgery it was strange kissing my boyfriend while standing b/c he was so used to leaning down a certain amount. lol :0) It's a fun suprise of the surgery!
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Tear L5/S1 (Pain generator) IDET 2003 L5/S1 Failed Shots, MRI's, PT, Drugs & All that Jazz ADR L5/S1 May 17th 2006 w/Dr. Bitan http://adrrecovery.blogspot.com/ Doing GREAT and feeling very lucky! |
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I had the same thing. My surgeon said would really notice it because there was no disc left. I measured myself on the wall b4 my surgery, and after. The kids thought it was hilarious. I grew a whole inch. I needed a few more to catch up to my boys, one is 6'5" and the other is 6'3". lol
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I have regained a full inch. Going through alterations on my pants...
Good thing my back is completely straight. Good posture.
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