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Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 16, 2024 | Replies (189)Comment receiving replies
I know it sounds scary, but I had a nine hour fusion on my back from T-10 to my pelvis. I feel much better. They were going through my front too, but decided they could just go through the back. I had the surgery at Mayo at Rochester, had an excellent surgeon. You neck will only get worse if you don't get the surgery. I'm glad I had mine. Hoping the best for you and prayers too.
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WOWzers, a 9-hour surgery! I am so glad you feel much better now!!!!! I can't imagine how your recovery went. Did you have to stay in a rehab for physical therapy, etc.? Thanks so much for the prayers. We'll see. I may be able to wait a bit. Have to have my brachial artery stenosis fixed first. I'm concerned as the causes can be serious such as periferal artery disease. It's more than 50% stenosed and it is rare. I see vascular surgeon 10/12. I've already had the ultrasound and now it's most likley an invasive fix. I'm scared b/c I'm right handed and I don't heal well. More stuff, new day but I know God will go ahead of me to make (prepare) the way (Deuteronomy 31:8 "The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.", and will be with me for it all. Take good care, Sunnyflower