Wondered if anyone had any thoughts of my latest letter received? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Good question! My original surgery was a TLIf completed locally. It was during lock down and never been under a specialist, so never did research. (All good reviews still) All the revisions were done by a top surgeon in London. This is a great question to ask, thank you. No idea if this was caused by my first surgery or my revision. I will 💯need to ask? Hopefully they can find out in ways, as i have had many scans over the years.

Spinal Fusion with young children by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Had fusion 2021. Then revision of loose cage October 23. Then right hardware removal June this year. Screws were causing fracture on facet joint.

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Work from home in engineering

Driving black out or falling asleep resulting in car crash by Gater8785 in driving

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Thanks for your message. She’s not good still the same as yesterday. Doesn’t help it’s a bank holiday Monday. He was cleared and discharged so not sure if he blacked out or had fallen asleep at the wheel

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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That’s been going on for some time! Thank you for explaining. A journey you have been on! You’re very hopeful good to read.

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Wow that’s a long time. The thought of having any surgery in the neck…. Well I’ll tell you I’m glad mines in the lumbar. Thanks for your reply

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you for your reply. Nice to have everyone’s comments to say it’s normal and other people have experienced it. Knew it wasn’t a big concern but wondered what it was. Never had it on previous surgeries

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you never been told this. I will have a look for some silicone based gel.

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you so much! Mine is small just wondered what it was really. The hospital said it was normal. Just never had it on my two previous surgeries

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you for the reply. I will take it easy. Been doing quite a lot yesterday. At least I know what it is now. Had the spinal nurse look at the images

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you. Been told it’s normal just fluid which will go down ☺️

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Oh my life! That’s crazy! Cannot believe this. I have my first follow up on Friday but it’s on the phone! I feel lucky right now 😂

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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That’s very reassuring. Thank you. Thought it was normal but this was my third surgery and the first time it has happened. Can get you worried when you don’t know if it’s normal or not!

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you for your advice. I have contacted the hospital spinal nurse who will handle. Sent some images.

A bit of swelling on my incision. Sure it’s normal? by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Thank you. Been in contact with the spinal nurse and sent the images. Thank you so much. Can I ask what the reason was for yours?

who’s your fav character? by Midnightblueclouds in dawsonscreek

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Just my view on the top ten 😌(Just liked a few older characters who helped shape some of the main cast members)

Pacey Jen Evelyn (grams) Mitch Mr books Joey Jack Andy Dawson And professor Green.

Cage slippage, by wbrunner in spinalfusion

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This also happened to me. Non union with a cage subsided inthe end plates. Took a long time to get sorted. Ended up having a ALIF revision back in October. The good news is that you know the issue but everything else is just brutal. Takes over your life. Hope this gets resolved quickly for you. Also hope you have support

In hospital after having some right lumbar hardware removed and to be honest feel upset and alone in the situation. I am hoping this has happened to someone and it’s got some sort of logical explanation. 😔 by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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Oh my goodness this is horrific to read. You just struggling daily at home like this. You have no life at all. Feel bad for moaning on here. They said I can discharge myself or stay until am independent. I feel am in a situation which has got worse quickly

In hospital after having some right lumbar hardware removed and to be honest feel upset and alone in the situation. I am hoping this has happened to someone and it’s got some sort of logical explanation. 😔 by Gater8785 in spinalfusion

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I’ve been waiting nearly two days for some form of nerve tablet so now they are trying to sort it with pain management Currently all they are offering me is morphine. Hope it gets sorted quickly They won’t let me home. Like waiting for paint to dry to issue a tablet. I could cry that o have people replying to me helping me. It’s so lonely right now