"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
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Hi Del,
This is the third doctor that has told me this. He is one of the most
renowned orthopedists in North FLorida.
But thanks,

C.F.

sounds like you have it covered. I think the operation where they just
clean stuff up is a Laminectomy. (I am sure that is spelled wrong) I hope
everything goes well. You sounded a little uncertain.

The Mayo Clinic has a branch in Jacksonville. :-)
No, I don't get a commission. :-(

del

A little worried to be sure. The thing that really bothers me is not
waking up from the operation The doctor hinted at this possibility, with
his "not a prime candidate" remark. Oh well, I suppose I will have to go
through it.

Damn the Sea Cows, Full speed ahead!

Capt. Frank

Del Cecchi wrote:

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
nk.net...

Hi Del,
This is the third doctor that has told me this. He is one of the most
renowned orthopedists in North FLorida.
But thanks,

C.F.


sounds like you have it covered. I think the operation where they just
clean stuff up is a Laminectomy. (I am sure that is spelled wrong) I hope
everything goes well. You sounded a little uncertain.

The Mayo Clinic has a branch in Jacksonville. :-)
No, I don't get a commission. :-(

del

Capt. Frank Hopkins:

I had a laminectomy(?) about 5 years ago. There were complications in
that the injury was quite old and had attached itself to the spinal cord
membrane which necessitated some added cutting and stitching. Net net,
I went in on Saturday morning, had the surgery and was home Monday. I
would have been able to on Sunday had it not been for the added stuff.

It was uncomfortable as you have to lay flat on your back (strapped down
the first day) BUT - the little push button they give you to give a shot
of some marvelous drugs keeps you aware but in a state you could care
less.

Hope this helps - by the way, I was stooped over due to the pain.
Sunday morning when the doc said "stand up", I stood straight for the
first time in almost a year.

Best of luck in your surgery.

Cheers,
Ed

Thanks Ed.
Lately I have been wishing for some sort of "magic button" to make the
pain go away.

Regards,

Capt. Frank

The Count wrote:

Capt. Frank Hopkins:

I had a laminectomy(?) about 5 years ago. There were complications in
that the injury was quite old and had attached itself to the spinal cord
membrane which necessitated some added cutting and stitching. Net net,
I went in on Saturday morning, had the surgery and was home Monday. I
would have been able to on Sunday had it not been for the added stuff.

It was uncomfortable as you have to lay flat on your back (strapped down
the first day) BUT - the little push button they give you to give a shot
of some marvelous drugs keeps you aware but in a state you could care
less.

Hope this helps - by the way, I was stooped over due to the pain.
Sunday morning when the doc said "stand up", I stood straight for the
first time in almost a year.

Best of luck in your surgery.

Cheers,
Ed