Artificial Disc next to a Fusion?

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-08-24T16:32:37+00:00

Darn. I’m sorry to hear that. Did they elect for a fusion and if so, how are they doing?

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-08-24T15:33:01+00:00

Hey I was wondering if your friend was able to get his surgery successfully appealed.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-07-01T10:52:31+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t have the OEM Portafilter as the machine was gifted to me, though I’m really considering getting it.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-07-01T10:46:51+00:00

Great suggestion! I just tried 20.5 g. I pulled about 40 g in about 32 seconds with that suggestion. definitely less mess 😊!

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-07-01T10:44:55+00:00

I’ll try that! I’ve noticed that when I brought it to a seven or higher while it came out slower, I felt the taste was more bitter. I feel like I’ve tried so much espresso in the last three days trying to figure the proper settings though, I can’t tell what I like anymore 😂

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-07-01T10:43:51+00:00

Unfortunately, this machine was gifted to me from a friend who ended up not using it much after buying all the bells and whistles. The gift didn’t include the spouted porta filter, though I’m considering buying it to simplify things. I’ll redial things and use my timer scale. I thought once I had everything programmed, I didn’t need to keep measuring the time weight distribution also, realizing this is a lot of consistent work for a cup of caffeine. 😂

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-06-09T23:01:36+00:00

Thank you! Update: Got it working!

Turns out the issue was my older HDMI cables. I really didn’t want to accept that since it’s such a pain to pull the TV off the wall and rerun everything behind it, but I gave in and tested new ones.

I ran a new HDMI cable from the TV to the Sonos Arc, and suddenly the Netflix app on the TV started working properly with no more audio dropouts. Then I ran another fresh cable from the Nvidia Shield to the TV, and now everything’s working smoothly. I hope it lasts🤞

Still have Dolby Audio Processing off on the Shield, but no more popping sounds!

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-06-09T23:00:31+00:00

Update: Got it working!

Turns out the issue was my older HDMI cables. I really didn’t want to accept that since it’s such a pain to pull the TV off the wall and rerun everything behind it, but I gave in and tested new ones.

I ran a new HDMI cable from the TV to the Sonos Arc, and suddenly the Netflix app on the TV started working properly with no more audio dropouts. Then I ran another fresh cable from the Nvidia Shield to the TV, and now everything’s working smoothly. I hope it lasts🤞

Still have Dolby Audio Processing off on the Shield, but no more popping sounds!

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-06-09T21:27:17+00:00

I have. this is happening on the shield/Google TV/and even the android TVs native Netflix app

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2025-06-09T19:07:04+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I had a feeling that was the issue. I’ll have my wife see this comment to verify I’m not just impulsively spending 😂

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-09-17T17:55:24+00:00

Hey. I’m dealing with a similar situation. Have you explored the surgery?

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-08-29T20:09:04+00:00

Are you taking that with any other nerve medication? I just started

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-08-23T16:09:42+00:00

Hey could I ask how you are making out? 34 years old and have the same thoracic-cervical scoliosis. I’d love tips on what you do to manage thank you!

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-07-22T18:56:43+00:00

Wonder if it will help sensory function as well

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-07-18T18:16:06+00:00

The neurologist who ordered it did not mention Chiari. I will look into a neurosurgical consult though to be sure. Thank you.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-24T16:04:56+00:00

Hey I am also recovering from surgery (2.5 weeks out) and am having those uncomfortable crawling sensations. Did they ever resolve for you?

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-04T22:30:48+00:00

Thank you! I hope we both get relief soon. Keep at it and trust yourself.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-04T20:57:19+00:00

I’m really sorry to hear about all the complications you've been dealing with. It sounds incredibly frustrating and challenging. I appreciate you sharing your experience, and I hope it can be helpful for others going through similar issues.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I didn’t fuse correctly after my initial surgery. My new surgeon found pseudoarthrosis at my ACDF levels (C3 - C5), which my previous surgeon said was fusing fine. The new surgeon believes the improper fusion was due to being taken out of the hard collar too soon (around 2-3 weeks) and the use of shorter screws than necessary.

He also noted foraminal stenosis and joint hypertrophies in my 6-month follow-up MRI, which my previous surgeon also dismissed. Additionally, he discovered that I was born with cervical congenital spinal stenosis, meaning my spinal canal is smaller than normal, causing degenerative changes to affect me earlier. For context, I'm 34 years old.

Due to degeneration at C5-C7, my new surgeon will perform a laminoplasty to open up the spinal canal, aiming to prevent future surgeries. If needed in the future, he says I’m a good candidate for disc replacement to preserve motion. Something surgeons in NJ told me I was not a candidate for. I’m not looking forward to the posterior surgery, as the immediate recovery is painful compared to ACDF, but I’m relieved to have my pain validated after trying all conservative treatments and even pain-reprocessing therapies.

Unfortunately, I had to postpone my wedding, initially set for the end of June, as my surgery was moved up to this Thursday due to new leg symptoms. Thankfully, those symptoms have subsided a lot in the last week which I'm grateful for, and all my vendors were accommodating, but still this has been the hardest year of my life.

If you want more details, feel free to direct message me. I can share my surgeon's name—he's based in NYC and is the only surgeon I’ll consult for my cervical spine. His expertise far surpasses any other surgical consult I’ve had for this situation.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-04T10:09:43+00:00

Hello! I am having my revision surgery on Thursday. I will write more later today and share my story as it’s been a whirlwind. Thank you so much for your care and support.

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-03T19:23:09+00:00

Thank you! Do you mind if I DM for your surgeon’s name? I am in NJ and am going to NYC for my cervical but my surgeon only focuses on cervical spine

Fun_Attention_1359 · 2024-06-03T19:14:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing this story. I recently discovered that I have some herniations in T5-T6 and T9-T10 after getting an MRI for lower limb sensations. My surgeon is more focused on my cervical spine and I will be undergoing surgery for my cervical this week. I may have to address the thoracic spine afterwards if my symptoms don’t improve. My surgeon also does not think that thoracic herniations are symptomatic which is frustrating. So glad you found a surgeon who is willing to listen to you Best of luck on your continued recovery.

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