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Old 07-04-2007, 04:02 AM
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Default Re: micro discectomy.... whos had one?

I did not have the micro procedure. I have a scar about 5 inches long, was on the operating table for over 3 hours. The 29 days went by faster than I thought they would. The first week or so I didn't feel like doing much, used a walker to get around the first day or so then just to get in and out of bed. Consulted a physical therapist about what I should and should not do and the mistakes people make. His words are still ringing in my head about doing the wrong thing and undoing all the work the Dr. did.
I have no side effects. I feel years younger and am totally pain free.
I think the main thing is to find the right Dr. to do the right procedure. The first Dr. I went to looked at my Xrays and said "What do YOU expect ME to do about this??" He threw me a TENS unit and said good luck. The Dr. that did my operation has done more of this type than almost anyone in the world and that the guy you want.
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