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T10 to Pelvis Fusion. Experience, Comments Appreciated
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Thank you Sherry. Maybe you can help me develop an outlook on my situation that will give me a reason to see it in a positive light. I’m diagnosed with heart failure, CKD4, and diabetes. So it’s doubtful I’ll grow to be an “old man”. Let’s say I have five years left, is this painful surgery and recovery worth it? Especially if it takes up a year or more of my short time left. Does this make sense?
Thank you, Jack
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@jksawyers Jack, It is difficult to keep hopeful with so many health concerns and pain. I am sorry to learn you have so many health issues to contend with. I think the question you posed to Sherry is a great question to pose to your doctors. I have had a fusion from T-12- S1. 9 months out. I continue to use PT and work on stretching and strengthening every day. For me life began to feel more normal about month 4. I still feel like a back patient and work against some hip pain but would do it again. The relief definitely outweighs how I felt before.