Finally found what is wrong with my back!!!

[Revo Rancher]

The disc replacement hardware is looking promising. You are right, it is fairly new here but has been used in Europe for a few years.

I would go that route rather than any discectomy followed by a fusion, no matter what the level, but in particular regarding the lower back.

Like I said once before, insist that you are young and fusion should therefore be the last option, and see if you can negotiate some other type of surgery. You did not state what type of bulge (yes, there are several types) and what degree (in mm's).

The type, size, and location of the bulge has a lot to do with what other surgery options are out there that could at least relieve most or all of your pains and still have you avoid the need for a fusion.

 

[msly]

Well I got the Mri and they found a very bad disk in my lower back and one below it that is a little damaged also but not bad, they are going to try to see of they can do a disk replacment, but since I have one that is questionable below it they might deny it, and they only allow one disk to be replaced at a time. They just recently started to do this in the US, but have been very successfull with it Europe for over 20 yrs. So I just have to wait and see. IF they deny it my other option is to have both fused they are both down near my tail bone. I dont know if I want to go with that Idea because of the info I have gotten hear and from other people about it destroying the disks above and below the ones that are bad. You are right Revo I am walking but not very often I spend some days all day in bed because of the pain it causes me, I try to ingnore it and live my life as normal as possible. I havent worked since the accident 2 yrs ago. It hard to find work here as it is, but I can't lift much more than my T-Maxx lol and can't sit or stand for any long periods of time. That is the only reason I have been lettting these A hole docs torture me I just want to get better, go back to work and be able to go and play with my kids like I used to. We used to go ride our 20 inch Bmx bikes at the local track, I would be luck to ride a bike down the street at this time. Anyway any suggestions or imput would be nice You guys are awesome and have helped me a lot dealing with all of this B.S its nice to be able to come and vent hear. Thanks!!!!!

You still might want to give these folks a look... www.spineonline.com

 

[JESSE G]

Well the Doc got back with me yesterday and told me they approved me for the disk replacement program and I will be having my surgery on the 25th of this month. I'm so glad I'm not going to have the fusion!!! I'm very nervous about the surgery, I have never been under the knife. But one of my friends just had the same surgery a couple weeks ago and she said she has never felt better and she went home the day of the surgery!!! Anyway wish me luck with it and hopefully I will be able to get my life back on track. Get back to work and make some money so I can enjoy my Rc hobby lol and most important be able to go out and have fun doing things with my family. Wife and 4 little ones.

 

[Plaidfish]

Good luck man.....we're prayin for ya

 

[JESSE G]

Good luck man.....we're prayin for ya

Thanks Bro, I'm kind of freaking out lol. But if it will help me its worth it. I just dont like the idea of being sliced open but its got to be done.

 

[msly]

Good Luck Jesse.... I will certainly be looking forward to hearing about your recovery.... for my wifes sake. I would imagine once you are healed you will be amazed with the things you can do now that you have your robo disk installed.

sLY

 

[JESSE G]

I will keep you posted on how it goes. Mabe they can add a couple more Robo items for me while they are at it lmao!

 

[CorradoPsi]

good luck jesse. if they put any screws in lemme know, thats what i make for a living.

 

[Plaidfish]

Jesse I've been under the knife for so many things...ACL left knee / Arthroscopic right knee / left shoulder arthroscopic / hernia ( big fiddlesticker too) / left forarm has been broken 3 times they put steel plates in then took em out / left ankle has a pin in it......and every time I still get a little nervous just cause your in a hospital and all....they will lay ya down and you get a nice nappy...all of a sudden you're awake and it feels like you were out for a few seconds......no biggie.....it's all good...just try not to get hooked on that crap they try and keep you doped up on after wards...pain is good....you want to feel it...tells you you're alive.....and I am speaking in the injury sense of the word pain not some sicko freaky way guys

 

[Plaidfish]

good luck jesse. if they put any screws in lemme know, thats what i make for a living.

I kept mine from my arm when they took em out...I had the plates as a key chain but they got lost a long time ago....still have the screws though

 

[JESSE G]

Actually I have had surgery on my shoulder about 6 months ago, another injury I got from my car accident. But this is a lot different, and I know about the pain killers lol I take them daily but only when I really need them. I just want all of this B.S over and done with lol. It amazing how in an instant your life can change. I mean I was just sitting at a red light and this guy plows into us at 55 mph and my life has been just crazy since then and that was 2 yrs ago!!!

 

[Diver6127]

Life is precious ... now pass the pills over here. Don't hog it all for yourself! Ummmm, my pinky toe hurts. :whistle:

 

[Revo Rancher]

Good luck, Jesse. You made the right decision. The good news is, if the robo disc is not working, you can still opt for the fusion as a last resort. So far the medical trials of the disc replacement therapy has had incredible success.

Bad news is, you're gonna have to go back to work. Vacation time is over!

 

[CorradoPsi]

its not a vacation without spending money, I'm sure jesse will ge glad to be back.

 

[JESSE G]

Oh yeah it will be nice to get back to work, and have money to go do fun things with my kids. And of course mo money for my Rc's lol. One of the first things I want to do though is get my 59 Impala on the road. I went to a classic car show on the 4th and it really got my blood going and wanting to get the 59 road worthy. I went out today and polished up some of the chrome on it and the aluminum wheels lol.

 

[.21Rc10GT]

Oh yeah it will be nice to get back to work, and have money to go do fun things with my kids. And of course mo money for my Rc's lol. One of the first things I want to do though is get my 59 Impala on the road. I went to a classic car show on the 4th and it really got my blood going and wanting to get the 59 road worthy. I went out today and polished up some of the chrome on it and the aluminum wheels lol.

Speaking of classic cars, I've been workin on more and more... Its gettin ready for paint!

 

[JESSE G]

Cool post some pics!! I just found out that a Turbo 350 will drop right in place of my cast iron power glide. Wich is awesome it will give me and extra gear, loose around 100 pnds and also extremley cheaper to build and I can really build up a turbo 350 shift kit/stall converter hehe. I'm getting excited about getting it up and running

 

[Revo Rancher]

Not sure of which motor block you have, but if a powerglide fits a turbo 400 will fit as well. Sell the powerglide to a drag car owner. They love those.

Also, consider a stall convertor at about 3500 if you have a big block, then have Art Carr warm it over with a big block shift kit and heavy duty bands.

 

[.21Rc10GT]

Anyone ever hear of Bad Ass Racing engines? I wanna have em build me a ford 408 stroker...

www.badasscars.com

 

[JESSE G]

Not sure of which motor block you have, but if a powerglide fits a turbo 400 will fit as well. Sell the powerglide to a drag car owner. They love those.

Also, consider a stall convertor at about 3500 if you have a big block, then have Art Carr warm it over with a big block shift kit and heavy duty bands.

My Impala has a big block 348, its the same block as a 409 , anyway nothing is stock on it Forged pistons/bored 60 over/custom ground cam/larger valves heads from a 61. The powerglide isnt worth much since its a Cast iron Pig lol, and they dont make to many upgrades for it. When I took the tranny in to have it rebuilt they wanted 1500 and that was just a basic rebuild. So I probally will go with a turbo 350. It should be a screamer even though the car weighs two tons lmao!