| Off-Topic: Back Surgery/Disc Fusion Advice [message #292237] |
Tue, 15 December 2015 18:41  |
Guy Lopes
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Registered: April 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Hi all,
There's a long story leading up to this, so long-story-short: I had a laminectomy/discectomy performed on L4-5 on Sept 30th. My stenosis was the worst that my surgeon had ever seen. I had another MRI with contrast done last night due to lingering pain and sciatica down both legs.
My Doc called me today to say that there was a larger disc herniation now. My two options are another decompression operation or a disc fusion.
I seem to remember that there were several people on the net discussing this not too long ago. I don't personally know anyone who has undergone a disc fusion, so I would really appreciate hearing from any of you who have. Pros, cons, advice?
If you wouldn't mind contacting me off-list so we don't bother anyone, I would appreciate it. Email: tawptool at surewest.net
Or: nine one six-548-598 four. I'm meeting with my Surgeon on Jan 4th to discuss my options, so no rush at all.
Thanks so much,
Guy
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
www.GMC-Guy.com
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