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So I went into the doctor's today.
I was informed I would NEED ANOTHER SURGERY
If you would like some background (with a hint of rage) look at this previous blog
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=211684
So after two back surgeries, both of which (IMO) did more harm than good I was called into the doctors office today.
Summary: i'll need another surgery
When they did the second surgery they debated fusing another potentially unstable area. Well, they didn't and it hasn't fused correctly. So they need to remove my posterior screws, and rewire a new rod that's no longer far away from my spine. And then they need to remove the anterior screws, and refuse that area.
it's a four month recovery. FML
In other news I'm starting starting strength.
 
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 I feel your pain, I'm scheduled for a 3rd surgery for a problem I've had for the past 5 years, which has been hindering my college... Surgeries aren't the type of thing you can give up on here, if you get a date you better take it and hope it doesn't get delayed... And both times they were scheduled mid semester, with a 2 month recovery.
Hope everything works out. Mine is more of a "personal" problem according to my doctor, where a bacteria or something prevents my wound from fully closing.
GL!
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holy crap dude >_<
good luck -winces-
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If I can give any advice to anyone that's considering back or knee surgery, it's FIND ANY OTHER WAY OF HELPING!!!!
I know a few people that have had both, and every time they have to go in for multiple surgeries, and end up having more problems than help.
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On April 23 2011 13:32 forgotten0ne wrote:
If I can give any advice to anyone that's considering back or knee surgery, it's FIND ANY OTHER WAY OF HELPING!!!!
I know a few people that have had both, and every time they have to go in for multiple surgeries, and end up having more problems than help.
Congenital scoliosis.
malpractice.
fail
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dam brah. even after i heard it a few times from my own friends i cringe everytime they mention screws/rods/wires in their body
good luck
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:'< ugh
I hope you can get through this with positive news ;__;
How badly are you limited during the recovery period? Words just cannot describe this....
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I feel your pain, kind of. I have hypothyroidism, and I had to go through 12 doctors before I found one who would even listen to me, and adjust my medication accordingly. While it didn't mean a four-month recovery (which REALLY sucks), it did mean years there where I couldn't remember what day of the week it was, and had other hormonal imbalance issues (first time "imbalance" has been used on TL in this sense, probably). I even moved to Dallas, and I still drive down to Houston every 6 months so that I can keep the same doctor. Best of luck to you.
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Not that abdly limited, but in a break.
Mom has hypothyroidism >.>
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Surgery sucks but you are gonna be OK because your AWESOME ! : )
Good luck man, keep posting info.
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Thanks.
It'll be this summer: not syre exactly when. Making a video chronicling the history though: I need to talk to somebody about it and none of my friends are available atm >.>
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Sorry to hear that, all the best to you.
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thedeadhaji
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did you get 2nd, 3rd, and 4th opinions?
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Sounds rough mate, hang in there.
I had a 56 degree curve and had a back operation similar to the one you mentioned (rod + fusing).
Stock up on some good movies and get your friends to come round and just chat during recovery, it'll help pass the time.
Best wishes <3
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On April 23 2011 14:56 Froadac wrote:
Thanks.
It'll be this summer: not syre exactly when. Making a video chronicling the history though: I need to talk to somebody about it and none of my friends are available atm >.>
Whattttt? I guess I'm not available now, but I think can and will visit you after the surgery-ish. Movies ftw or sc or something! :D You should come over because we have the fabled cable of awesome speed~
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On April 23 2011 16:00 thedeadhaji wrote:
did you get 2nd, 3rd, and 4th opinions?
Incoming  Just found first opinion yesterday
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On April 24 2011 01:33 Z3kk wrote:Show nested quote +On April 23 2011 14:56 Froadac wrote:
Thanks.
It'll be this summer: not syre exactly when. Making a video chronicling the history though: I need to talk to somebody about it and none of my friends are available atm >.> Whattttt? I guess I'm not available now, but I think can and will visit you after the surgery-ish. Movies ftw or sc or something! :D You should come over because we have the fabled cable of awesome speed~
haha, yeah.
AP testing of longness.
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On April 23 2011 14:06 Froadac wrote:Show nested quote +On April 23 2011 13:32 forgotten0ne wrote:
If I can give any advice to anyone that's considering back or knee surgery, it's FIND ANY OTHER WAY OF HELPING!!!!
I know a few people that have had both, and every time they have to go in for multiple surgeries, and end up having more problems than help. Congenital scoliosis. malpractice. fail
I'm not saying don't no matter what...
I'm saying if there's anything else that can be done, pick that.
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Snet
United States3573 Posts
Probably feels like a never ending process but hopefully you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Goodluck man.
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You're one of the few people on TL who can get away with the "FML" phrase..
GL yo - hang in there. Kinda weird to me that you're not pursuing medicine as your future field, a similar situation would definitely prompt a physiological interest for me.
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On April 24 2011 09:14 Thrill wrote:
You're one of the few people on TL who can get away with the "FML" phrase..
GL yo - hang in there. Kinda weird to me that you're not pursuing medicine as your future field, a similar situation would definitely prompt a physiological interest for me.
Meh. It's all sort of screwed up. Too pessimistic.
And even though I've experience a lot to it, I have a queasy stomach.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I have scoliosis and my biggest curve was 55* if I remember correctly. I ended up having surgery as well. The recovery time is pretty terrible but you can get through it. Looking back I don't regret a thing.
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I've been lurking the TL health and fitness thread for a while so I noticed your posts recently and was curious about your condition. All I have to say after reading about it is that you're a good inspirational source for those of us who aim to better ourselves in the gym. Keep it up brother.
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