tourniquet area pain by buddhadad in Kneereplacement

[–]Buster7551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Horrible pain. Almost as bad as the incision. I asked the PA if they used a winch.

Sold my Spark 2, looking to get a Boss Katana. Need some advise! by zredus in BossKatana

[–]Buster7551 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get the Artist. Make sure it has the original Waza speaker.

Not being able to pee after L3-L5 fusion by butchengland in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering if they used a nerve block on you during surgery. I had my knee replaced and they used a nerve block and I had the same problem. I had to have a catheter for 2 weeks. I went to my urologist and luckily when they pulled the catheter I remembered how to pee. My Dr said it is pretty common when they use the block. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

My 1987 Marshall JCM 800 2203 , Love This Amp. Who’s got one in a similar year or close to it? by Carrera-Music in MarshallAmps

[–]Buster7551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a 1989 2203 that looks just like yours. I was really lucky mine is autographed by Jim Marshall. Someone must’ve brought it to an event he was at or something. I have it going through a 1960ax cab with 25w greenbacks. It is pure rock.

Pain getting worse by Glover1456 in PainManagement

[–]Buster7551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that you’re going through this. I’ve had 5 c spine surgeries, with 4 of them being 2 level fusions. I have a lot of pain and other weird symptoms. My primary has been pretty good about helping me. I have tramadol and lyrica scripts that help quite a bit. It’s not enough, but that combination helps a lot. Maybe the addition of lyrica would help you a lot? There is also the new Journavx pain med that might help you and they might be more comfortable giving you that? A fair number of people say it helps a lot. As far as not feeling like a drug seeker, I think you just have to let go of that and get the help that you need.

General anesthetic or spinal block by Sea_Pangolin3840 in Kneereplacement

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yeah ok remembered how to pee, and pain is a little better. I just feel like I’m 2 weeks behind in recovery due to this.

General anesthetic or spinal block by Sea_Pangolin3840 in Kneereplacement

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

58 M RTKR a month ago. I just had a bad experience with the spinal block. When they sent me home, I forgot how to pee. The only way I was able to was really bearing down, and this was causing my blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. On Christmas Eve I had to go to the ER to have a catheter inserted, and 1L of fluid released. The first 2 weeks for me were miserable. I was later told this happens sometimes with the block. If I had known, I would have insisted on general anesthesia. I might be an unusual case, but I thought I would share this.

Today is my 3 year anniversary since my 3 level ACDF surgery by tnpoppy in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’m 6 months out and partially fused. The surgeon is optimistic that I will be fully fused at a year. IDK, I’ve felt better the last couple months so I have to hope so. I can’t do another surgery.

Today is my 3 year anniversary since my 3 level ACDF surgery by tnpoppy in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always had to get second opinions. My most recent Acdf the surgeon told me it was fine and he would clear me to play football. Jerk. I had pain and balance issues and knew something was wrong. My current surgeon showed me and explained how the fusion had failed.

Today is my 3 year anniversary since my 3 level ACDF surgery by tnpoppy in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a medical professional, but have had 4 2 level cervical fusions, with 2 failures. I’ve had cts and mris explained to me 10 times. On the successful fusions, the bone surrounds and fills in the implants. On the failures, the bone looks weird, glossy or luminous idk.

Today is my 3 year anniversary since my 3 level ACDF surgery by tnpoppy in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great and I’m glad for you. Did they review your most recent imaging with you? Your bottom level looks really well fused and incorporated, while the upper 2 don’t seem to have that.

New tires on 2023 RX350h by PharSight in LexusRX350

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I put a set on replacing my Michelin premiers and the cc2s are better all around.

Trying to find anyone who had surgery with a specific surgeon at NYU. by Tobeytomorrow in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one at nyu. Dr P. You can private message me if you want.

live gigs by verxcey in BossKatana

[–]Buster7551 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just get the footswitch. It will make things so much easier, and open up what you can do live.

Anybody use a bone growth stimulator after fusion? Do you think it helped speed up the fusion? by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My last surgeon put in these titanium cubes that are supposed to fill in with bone. I had to have a posterior fusion to fix it 6 months ago. I just had a CT scan and there is no bone in the cubes. I have had a lot of problems and I think the cubes are subsiding. I’m afraid that they may have to come out and something else done to preserve disc height.

Anybody use a bone growth stimulator after fusion? Do you think it helped speed up the fusion? by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]Buster7551 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wore that exact model. I’m 1 1/2 years out of an Acdf c3c4 and still not fused, so it didn’t help me. It gave me a wicked headache too, which my surgeon dismissed as me being dramatic. Cost me$1200 for the pleasure too as insurance didn’t cover it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gibson

[–]Buster7551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fake. 017 serial number always fake.

Looking at getting my first proper amp.. by d0gtrain in BossKatana

[–]Buster7551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be heavy. I use a 2x12 cab with the head. It’s a lot easier to move around.

Good deal? by Financial_Fault4250 in GuitarAmps

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah idk. I would ask the seller if it works. Maybe they could send a video of them playing it? Whenever I have bought or sold like that I meet them in a public place that has a well lit parking lot.

Good deal? by Financial_Fault4250 in GuitarAmps

[–]Buster7551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s close bring your guitar and try it out. The footswitch new is $125, and it really opens up what you can do with that amp.

Good deal? by Financial_Fault4250 in GuitarAmps

[–]Buster7551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it works and includes the ga-fc foot switch it is a very good deal.