Connect
← Return to Proposed Spinal Fusion T-10 to pelvis
Discussion
Proposed Spinal Fusion T-10 to pelvis
Spine Health | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
@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.
Replies to "@bassetmom I understand the dog part, We have a 70 lb shepard/lab mix who won't go..."
Connect
@jlssurplus Motorized scooter to walk the dog? Well, that's good to know. I have just recently hired a woman to walk my Beagle. Problem is, he doesn't want to leave me. He walks 10 steps, sits and turns around looking for me. So now, what we do is, and I kid you not, I get in my car and drive in front of him and the dog walker and they follow me. Then I turn around and come home, and they follow me back. Talk about nuts!! I wondered if there was some vehicle I could ride/drive and walk him with. I'll look into a motorized scooter. I have 2 Bassets and one Beagle. The Beagle is the one who is too fat so he needs to walk. Not sure what MILD procedure is but I'll google it. Thanks for responding and good luck to you, too!