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Proposed Spinal Fusion T-10 to pelvis
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@aundreac Thank you for your comments and the fact that your biggest problem is not being able to walk any distance rather than the pain. This is hard for some people to grasp. I guess it is pain, sort of, that keeps me from walking but it's more of an inability to be able to go forward. I do not know where USA is but I do hope everything goes well for you!! I'm still on the fence. I don't have anyone to live with me for days when I get home or take care of my dogs who have their own issues. Good luck and all the best!!
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@bassetmom
I understand the dog part,
We have a 70 lb shepard/lab mix who won't go down the stairs (along with other quirks) so I have to walk him around the house to the back yard and even though he is 8 he still needs exercise. My wife can't do it.
I had the MILD procedure done last summer and had to board him for 3 weeks. I can't walk very far either but manage.
I picked up a motorized scooter and I use it now that snow is gone to walk him down and back. It was used and only a couple hundred bucks but works good
Now my option is down to a 3 level fusion or live with pain, the dog is a big issue that I don't have an answer for as I can't board him for 3 months so we'll see. I would also have to hire some help at home and pend some time in a rehab so I get you totally.
I am just adjusting to my new life and waiting until my quality of life sucks too bad, to do the surgery.
There is no easy answer and everyone's decision is different.
Good luck with whatever you decide.