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(Message started by: athos on Aug 13^th, 2004, 6:47pm)

Title: Scared
Post by athos on Aug 13^th, 2004, 6:47pm

Monday at 7:30 they begin cutting on me.

I am having an anterior discectomy c4-c5. This is an add on to the c5-c7 that I already have.

http://www.xdup.com/port/images/neck_side2.jpg

They have to take the old hardware out and put in new.

http://www.xdup.com/port/images/neck_side2a.jpg

There are a couple of things that I am worried about....

#1 is that taking out screws and putting them back in the same holes... although I am no handyman I have done that before and they end up being a little loose. I asked about that and they said, well there could be that problem... I asked if there was an orthopedic molly bolt and they said no.

#2 I am still falling down, knees are buckling stills. I am scared that I will end up a quad...

Title: Re: Scared
Post by E-Double on Aug 13^th, 2004, 6:52pm

Much Love and Support!!!!
Things will be fine

E

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Charlie on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:00pm

I'd be surprised if you weren't worried about this kind of thing. The sawbones will be scared enough too and will make it it come out all right.

My thoughts are with you and I hope you don't have this guy: :D

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/doc14.gif

I'm Evil

Charlie

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Jonny on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:01pm

It could be worse!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d632b3127cceb411dc3316760000001610

Just tryin to make ya laugh dude, im sure everything will go just fine....tell them to use slightly bigger screws.

.........................................jonny

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Redd715 on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:05pm

OMG :o

You spine looks just like mine with no curvature in it at all. You have fewer arthritic spurs, and a little more space between veribra...what is this proceedure for? I'm truely curious. It's almost like looking at my own ex-rays. :o

Title: Re: Scared
Post by athos on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:07pm

Fewer spurs... they ground them down the last time they were in there.

c4 disc is blown and making my right arm shoulders and neck numb and hurt.....

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Redd715 on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:16pm

on 08/13/04 at 19:07:53, athos wrote:

Fewer spurs... they ground them down the last time they were in there.

that would make sence

c4 disc is blown and making my right arm shoulders and neck numb and hurt.....
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I'm sorry Dear.....I'll be sending vibes that all goes well.....I'm sure it will.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Charlie on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:16pm

This is what happens when you forget to brush afterwards, Jonny. All those fillings.. Tsk tsk. ::)

Fortunately, Jonny doesn't have that problem any longer........ :D

Charlie 8)

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Tiannia on Aug 13^th, 2004, 7:45pm

You will be in my thoughts - energy on the way.

Blessed be
-Tia

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Kevin_M on Aug 13^th, 2004, 8:16pm

Athos,

Going on the way you have been is not an option any longer. I'm sure this will help your situation. There will be some recovery time and physical therapy, but I'm sure they have taken this as the best route to go for you at this time. Try to go with trust.
All the VIBES I can gather for you, on the way.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Scared
Post by IndianaJohn on Aug 13^th, 2004, 8:33pm

Big vibes to ya athos. Hang in there, it will be ok.
They also use medical cement when installing harware like that, thats strong stuff.

Truck load of vibes for ya.................

Title: Re: Scared
Post by miapet on Aug 13^th, 2004, 8:43pm

sending LOTS of *positive light and energy*
*pl&e*
miapet

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Magman on Aug 13^th, 2004, 9:25pm

Ken, having had both anterior and posterior C4-5-6-7 fussion i can understand your concerns. Other than the post op pain and nec brace, the pain caused by the spine was relieved at once.

Trust your medical team, have deep faith, and go in as calm and positvie as possible.

Monday will be a day you are at the top of my 'thought & prayer list.

Peace,
-dan

Title: Re: Scared
Post by psycofemale0403 on Aug 13^th, 2004, 9:32pm

((((((((((((VIBES)))))))))))))))))

~ Lisa

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Becky on Aug 13^th, 2004, 9:51pm

((((( Ken )))))

Prayers and vibes on there way

hugs

Bec

Title: Re: Scared
Post by farmboy on Aug 13^th, 2004, 9:54pm

Hey Althos,

First, I had had 2 back operations so far. Had my back broken in 91. Used TSRH type of fixation when they fused my spine.
Did research on the implants and found out that No matter what type they use the bone always grows away from the fixation. They should use some type of bone puddy to re install the fixation. Are they going to fuse the bones or just use the fixation to keep things in place? I have found the the Dr. i used answed all of my questions and concerns i had. Also Just like this CH thing we go thru you need to educate yourself.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Luke63 on Aug 13^th, 2004, 10:07pm

Ken......Stay tough...it's going to be OK. You're a strong guy...don't forget it!!! Luke

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Aug 13^th, 2004, 10:18pm

Good wishes coming your way from Canada. Like those before me have said - have faith in your medical team. I'll be thinking of you and praying it all goes well.

Carol

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Edna on Aug 13^th, 2004, 10:23pm

Totally understandable feelings Ken. Know we are all wishing you the best, and take the time to heel yourself.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, and please keep us posted.

EDNA

Title: Re: Scared
Post by farmboy on Aug 13^th, 2004, 10:40pm

Althos, DO a search on the web and use.........TSRH............

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

they have a bunch of info on their site might help you with your up and coming operation.

Vibes to you and good luck things are going to be fine.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by JDH on Aug 13^th, 2004, 11:40pm

Geez, that is some scary stuff. Good luck to you Ken.

on 08/13/04 at 19:01:51, Jonny wrote:

....tell them to use slightly bigger screws.

.........................................jonny

Bingo! ;)

Jim

Title: Re: Scared
Post by UN_SOLVED on Aug 13^th, 2004, 11:49pm

Goodluck Athos !

Unsolved

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Linda_Howell on Aug 14^th, 2004, 12:14am

I'd go with what Dan said Athos,

and it looks to me like the new proceedure will strengthen above and below the old area. Not that I'm a Dr. or anything..

Linda

Title: Re: Scared
Post by athos on Aug 14^th, 2004, 3:40am

I really hope I get feeling back in my right hand....

Bone putty Graber screws... where is the stainless steel makita and the sand paper? Tim the tool man taylor?

The last piece of hardware cost $6000... I wonder what this one will cost.

Good lord.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Big Dan on Aug 14^th, 2004, 4:13am

Hang tight, Ken...

... these guys have this shit down pat. It's nothing new to them.... you're in good hands bro...

Prayers on the way.

-Big Dan

Title: Re: Scared
Post by OneEyeBlind on Aug 14^th, 2004, 6:07am

Prayers on the way for a quick & speedy recovery ! Hang tough and it will all come out a-ok.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by farmboy on Aug 14^th, 2004, 8:16am

Althos,

Yes, they use either coral, cadaver bone,or like me the DR. cut peices out of my hip and then ground it up and made a bone puddy out of it and packed the area with this mix. Some of the bone that was cut from my hip was made into little strips and laid in along my spine to help strenthen the area of the fusion.

Before i had my operation i called and talked to the head of their design and testing dept for spinal fixations at TSRH. They had sent me a large packet of the test data from the testing done on my type of fixations. How the testing was done on cadavers , pigs and cattle. Interesting reading and gives you a good back ground on the type of fixations that are to be used. Also it will give you the pros and cons of using certain types of fixations. The stainless steel type seem to be the best.

The titainium type are known to break after a peroid of time due to cyclic bending moments. Fred a friend of mine had those and his broke. The screw snapped off in his spine and the Dr. was not able to get it back out. He has had 9 operations so far.

Make sure you ask the Dr. about the amount of nerve damage you might have. Mine took about 1 and a half years to have most of the numbness go away. The only thing that i still have is my foot is still numb. To this day i still have pain in my hip where the DR. took the bone from. Other than that i am fine and am able to do just about anything i did before the accident.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Donna_D. on Aug 14^th, 2004, 8:31pm

Hang in there Ken, you know we will all be praying and pulling for you.

Your family is here, draw strength from us!

Vibes being sent your way!

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_5_2.gif

DD

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Carl_D on Aug 15^th, 2004, 12:36am

Vibes, energies and prayers going your way Ken.
Hopefully this will do the trick and can enjoy some PF time afterwards. God knows you deserve it.

Peace & Blessings,
Carl D

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Gator on Aug 15^th, 2004, 3:23am

Hey, bro. Just hang in there and keep it loose. We got your back vibes and prayers wise. Maybe you can get one of the nurses to take an x-ray with you like jonny's pic. ;;D

When you go in ask to see all the equipment they are gonna use. If anything says "Binford" on it - run like hell!

http://headachesupportgroups.com/echat45/mouse.gif

Gator

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Svenn on Aug 15^th, 2004, 4:51am

Hang in there Ken, you know we will all be praying and pulling for you.

Title: Re: Scared
Post by ZAIRA on Aug 15^th, 2004, 5:40am

Oh Ken, PLS don't be scared. :'(

Prayers and vibes to you my friend, that your surgery will go well.

You take care for now and try to recover well.

Love, Zazi :-*

Title: Re: Scared
Post by juvy on Aug 15^th, 2004, 2:50pm

Athos,

Finally I hear from you.

*hang in there Vibes on the way* It's natural to be frightened. My cousin has several "nuts and bolts" in his neck. I don't know the details. You may want to use a salthingyer compress to help the wounds close once they're done in there.

*hugs and vibes*
Juvy

Title: Re: Scared
Post by firebrix on Aug 15^th, 2004, 5:19pm

All the best to you Athos - we'll be thinking of you.
firebrix and Mopar

Title: Re: Scared
Post by Cerberus on Aug 15^th, 2004, 5:47pm

Dude,

I wouldn't think they'd let just anyone do that kind of surgery, worry less and for goodness sakes, SIT and STAY SAT!....dang it. >:(

Ramon