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Lumbar Fusion and Laminectomy, Need Help.

Posted by ladyaceintx1 @ladyaceintx1, 6 days ago

I'm scheduled on May 29th 2025 for both an anterior and posterior L4 Spinal Fusion with laminectomy and an allograft with artificial bone. I really need to hear positive results or comments, any additional equipment besides what I've already ordered that was helpful to you, any special precautions besides no BLT, any thoughts on what to discuss during my pre-op this week besides my 20 medication allergies and history of cellulitis, and any other tips you may have on how to deal with the post operative pain. Thank you so much.

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ladyaceintx1 | @ladyaceintx1 | 11 hours ago
In reply to @dlydailyhope "@ladyaceintx1 I am early retired due to disability and lost my job in 2023. I have..." + (show)
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@ladyaceintx1
I am early retired due to disability and lost my job in 2023. I have been on very expensive cobra coverage for my teen son and me (a single parent and his sole provider). It has become so expensive (almost $2,800 per month for medical/dental/vision!) so I needed to change to the healthcare marketplace in my state which is less expensive but still a lot of money ($1,750/month for medical and dental).

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That is a very expensive cost and I'm sorry you don't have many options for an affordable payment. So the Marketplace insurance doesn't want to foot the bill for your surgery? That's terrible news.

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