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

Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
k.net...
Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank


You might want to get a second opinion. I think there are some non
surgical options as well.
If it was me I would get it checked out at the Mayo Clinic.
Of course, that's because they are both good and right down the road.
:-)

Del Cecchi

Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Ouch!

Not a back surgery veteran, but pullin' for you anyway. Hope you get
successfully treated and recover completely.

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.

del cecchi wrote:

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

Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank



You might want to get a second opinion. I think there are some non
surgical options as well.
If it was me I would get it checked out at the Mayo Clinic.
Of course, that's because they are both good and right down the road.
:-)

Del Cecchi

I wish I could get in touch with a friend of mine that had two disks
replaced with a new presses. His back works just like the old original
equipment he was born with. I think he had the work done in Arizona at the
Mayo clinic. He did a lot of research on it and kept telling me that " In
one study of people 10 years after their herniated disc treatment, there was
no clear difference between people who had surgery and those who had
non-surgical treatment". Until he found this new presses that replaces the
material between the disks instead of fusing them together. I am not sure if
it is experimental or being done on a regular basis. He was one of the
firsts to have it done. Right after surgery he was able to walk bend and
move with little to no pain. Send me your email address and will email you
when I get in touch with him.


"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
k.net...
Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank

http://www.spineuniverse.com
http://www.spineuniverse.com/display...ticle1883.html
http://www.spineuniverse.com/display...ticle1520.html

BTW presses should be process
Jack
"Jack Rye" .# wrote in message
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I wish I could get in touch with a friend of mine that had two disks
replaced with a new presses. His back works just like the old original
equipment he was born with. I think he had the work done in Arizona at
the
Mayo clinic. He did a lot of research on it and kept telling me that "
In
one study of people 10 years after their herniated disc treatment, there
was
no clear difference between people who had surgery and those who had
non-surgical treatment". Until he found this new presses that replaces
the
material between the disks instead of fusing them together. I am not sure
if
it is experimental or being done on a regular basis. He was one of the
firsts to have it done. Right after surgery he was able to walk bend and
move with little to no pain. Send me your email address and will email
you
when I get in touch with him.


"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
k.net...
Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:59:32 GMT, "Capt. Frank Hopkins"
wrote:

Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank

Capt. Frank,

I've been facing the same option for about 10 years now. I've held
off for two reasons:

1.) the normal layup is about 6 weeks. No cheating is allowed. If
you don't follow Dr.'s orders, the warranty is invalid.
2.) I've heard (about 50/50) both success stories, and failure
stories. A good friend had a ruptured disk removed, and was in agony
for weeks. He underwent a second surgery, and came out of it with no
problems, a "new man". The surgeoen you choose is "everything".

I'll have it done one of these days but, being a crumudgeon, I'd
rather bitch about it than have surgery. )

Good luck to you.
....carry on.
noah

To email me, please remove the "FISH" from the net.

"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.

del cecchi wrote:

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

Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank



You might want to get a second opinion. I think there are some non
surgical options as well.
If it was me I would get it checked out at the Mayo Clinic.
Of course, that's because they are both good and right down the road.
:-)

Del Cecchi




My 27 year old daughter had surgery for 2 herniated disks 2 years ago. She
is very much better, but still has some problems. 6' tall does not help.
They did not fuse the vertebrae, but trimmed the bulging parts and cleaned
up the area. Send me an email, and I will get her in touch with you.
Bill

Thanks Noah,
I am told that I am not a "prime candidate" due to my age (51) and blood
pressure. So putting it off can only increase my risk. As much pain as I
am in lately, any relief will be a blessing.

Besides, its difficult to swab the deck and do other general maintenance
to the boats in this condition. hehe

Regards,

Capt. Frank

noah wrote:

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:59:32 GMT, "Capt. Frank Hopkins"
wrote:


Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank


Capt. Frank,

I've been facing the same option for about 10 years now. I've held
off for two reasons:

1.) the normal layup is about 6 weeks. No cheating is allowed. If
you don't follow Dr.'s orders, the warranty is invalid.
2.) I've heard (about 50/50) both success stories, and failure
stories. A good friend had a ruptured disk removed, and was in agony
for weeks. He underwent a second surgery, and came out of it with no
problems, a "new man". The surgeoen you choose is "everything".

I'll have it done one of these days but, being a crumudgeon, I'd
rather bitch about it than have surgery. )

Good luck to you.
...carry on.
noah

To email me, please remove the "FISH" from the net.