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ellen82139
ellen82139

wow at last I have had my L3/4 spinal fusion,23/3

i am so very chuffed with how I'm getting on,being only a week today that I was discharged from hospital.

eternally greatful to my most amazing spinal consultant and each and everyone who looked after me.

i may have lost my job through all this,those who remember I had my contract NHS terminated on grounds ill health.

so this is my new chapter,to think how terrified I was of the surgery,I can't believe how amazing I feel,and I am able to do bits and pieces,and walking now good,with no stick,to anyone themselves waiting for the same,have faith,I was the wimpiest patient going.

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  • scott17436
    scott17436 ellen82139

    Posted

    That's brilliant, Ellen. I'm in for S1-L4 fusion a week on Wednesday. Looking forward to get off all the meds. Keep us posted with how things are going.
  • marie52818
    marie52818 ellen82139

    Posted

    Oh this has cheered me up no end. I am having disc C5/6 and C6/7 removed and fused a week tomorrow and I am terrified of the surgery and also how I will get on post op.

    I am so glad you are recovering so swiftly and thank you for the reassurance xxxx

    • iellen32
      iellen32

      Posted

      Opposite to that that are experienced after your same surge surgery who are getting a pot after surgery result quite opposed , give thanks sNf may you give better everyday day beytrr

      Leto going every day better,

      Thanks for sharing🌺

  • kathy07828
    kathy07828 ellen82139

    Posted

    That's wonderful! My surgeon told me I'd have 70%-90% improvement following my fusion, but they hit complications during the surgery duer to the 8 laser surgeries I':d had during the previous year. (I had incorrectly been told that the laser doesn't make any scar tissue.). I hope that you feel better evey day smile
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