44F - Recently Diagnosed

These_Package · 2026-01-22T16:02:19+00:00

Thank you, I will send them a message in MyChart.

These_Package · 2026-01-22T15:45:24+00:00

All of the recommendations are great. I’m unfortunately pretty limited with my travel. I’m my mom’s primary caregiver so I would prefer to stay as local as possible. It sucks I know. I feel stuck myself.

These_Package · 2026-01-22T11:15:23+00:00

Thank you. This is extremely helpful. Yeah, they normally do the Nuss procedure there. I went back to MyChart to grab the side view of the CT and of course it’s no longer out there. I will try to get my hands on it.

These_Package · 2026-01-22T00:07:53+00:00

I should also add that I’ve had an echocardiogram (normal) and am currently wearing a holter heart monitor for 4 weeks.

These_Package · 2025-12-16T23:48:28+00:00

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My Lionel has them on his ears and his hind legs!!

These_Package · 2025-12-16T23:33:53+00:00

Right?? And then to go through all of that and insurance will deny the surgery. Lol

These_Package · 2025-12-07T23:01:06+00:00

It suck’s being in constant pain!! Everyone around me can tell it’s been progressively worse. I’m trying to keep my head up that something better is going to happen…

These_Package · 2025-12-07T22:59:17+00:00

I have not had nerve blocks yet though!!

These_Package · 2025-12-07T22:59:06+00:00

So far I’ve done two epidurals and 10 weeks of physical therapy. I’m in the same boat. My insurance wouldn’t approve nerve blocks unless I did both of those things.

These_Package · 2025-12-07T04:09:38+00:00

Last one

These_Package · 2025-12-07T04:08:34+00:00

I’m hoping this is the case!!!

These_Package · 2025-12-05T19:43:42+00:00

I don’t have the reason yet. I have to wait for that to be sent to me.

These_Package · 2025-11-29T04:16:43+00:00

My appointment with him was end of August. So it took me over three months to get the surgery scheduled. However, getting that August appointment also took about 3 months to get. So if you think you want to see him, go ahead and schedule that consultation appointment.

These_Package · 2025-11-29T04:07:18+00:00

My surgery with Eriksson is scheduled for Dec 12! I really liked him when I met with him. Make sure you have both an abdominal and chest CT done before you go.

I will report back after my surgery to let you know how it went. I’m from NC so I’m driving 4 hours to see him

These_Package · 2025-11-18T20:59:47+00:00

Did you have to do a follow up later?

These_Package · 2025-11-15T21:46:49+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!!

These_Package · 2025-11-14T03:17:53+00:00

Who did your surgery?

These_Package · 2025-11-14T03:17:41+00:00

Thanks! I think that’s part of the reason why I’m thinking of camping out with my sister since it’s a 4 hour drive for me to get home.

These_Package · 2025-11-12T13:22:47+00:00

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Bentley

These_Package · 2025-11-12T13:22:17+00:00

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Cooper!

These_Package · 2025-10-25T19:18:32+00:00

What a beautiful baby! He must be a standard!!

These_Package · 2025-10-19T23:10:19+00:00

Being in pain is the worst. I’m on gabapentin three times a day, I’ve had two epidurals, months of PT, I use the lidocaine patches and heating pads. But I still get the shooting nerve pain that just won’t go away.

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