Hang in there, Tom. Worked in spinal orthotics for thirty years, make them show you how you'll be better off after surgery. Most ARE NOT. Bracing and proper support for healing is often the better (even if slower TO BEGIN WITH) solution. Talk to a respected orthotist before agreeing to surgery. Bottom line is after two years there is little, if any, difference in outcome.
I've had spinal surgery and while it turned out well for me, for many, it doesn't fix the issue and even makes the problem worse. Make damn sure you try everything outside of surgery before you let them cut you open and for goodness sake, check your surgeon's complaint record before you consider letting him put you under. Some of these guys should never hold a scalpel.
I'm praying for you, Mr. Knighton. God will get you through this. He has a plan.
Hang in there, Tom. Worked in spinal orthotics for thirty years, make them show you how you'll be better off after surgery. Most ARE NOT. Bracing and proper support for healing is often the better (even if slower TO BEGIN WITH) solution. Talk to a respected orthotist before agreeing to surgery. Bottom line is after two years there is little, if any, difference in outcome.
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Good to know. Thank you very much.
I feel your pain....literally....
Re seeing how people live: I have often thought that about DC as I drove in the rural areas....the small house of 900 sq ft and the trailers.
And no....it has been decades since people knew the difference between wants and needs and how to cut corners.
I feel your pain....literally....
Re seeing how people live: I have often thought that about DC as I drive in the rural areas....the small houses of 900 sq ft and the trailers.
And no....it has been decades since people knew the difference between wants and needs and how to cut corners.
Prayers. Just had major surgery (knee replacement) but back injuries are worse. I mean it when I say I’ll be saying a prayer for you.
I've had spinal surgery and while it turned out well for me, for many, it doesn't fix the issue and even makes the problem worse. Make damn sure you try everything outside of surgery before you let them cut you open and for goodness sake, check your surgeon's complaint record before you consider letting him put you under. Some of these guys should never hold a scalpel.
I'm praying for you, Mr. Knighton. God will get you through this. He has a plan.