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chatterboxsd
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Meggs,
I think lots of people on this board can relate to your frustration. Something fantastic is that you're letting it out! Even if it's us and not your husband or frienRAB. You have got to let any of the anger, sadness, or whatever else out! Especially to be a healthy mom and wife, right? So, good for you.
Also, it's good that you're communicating with your doctor - even if you don't always get what you want.
It's a great sign that you are saying what on your mind. It sounRAB like he does listen, but he is using professional judgement and guidelines from the insurance company.
I had my first fusion surgery at age 33. I'm 35 now. The fusion failed, I had to have a revision, and then the hardware removed from the revision surgery. I'm in worse condition now than the day I went in for surgery. I had all the conservative treatments I and my doctors could come up with. I still don't know what to say when I'm asked if I would have surgery if I could go back. I think I made the best decision at the time and I exhausted every non-surgical option. I didn't really want to think about the possibility of being worse off, but I knew it was out there. And, here I am. I guess I do have some peace of mind that I'm not asking "What if.."
I don't mean to depress you. In fact, I hope to do the opposite. SOOO many people improve their back pain with non-surgical treatments. Try your best to keep an open mind. Who knows what your body will respond to? Yes, experimenting with treatments may seem expensive, but think about losing your opportunity to work and earn a real income? That $60 acupuncture session might not be out of the question if you look at it that way.
And of course, many people have successful back surgeries and go on to regain their lives in relatively normal fashion. I know I'm an exception.
I bet lots of people care about you and would love to help, but they may not know how to show support. It's OK to ask folks to take the dog around the block for you or to pick up groceries for you. You would do the same for a friend or neigrabroador if you could, wouldn't you? :angel:
Hang in there. Vent any old time here. You'll probably find me doing it sometimes, too.
- Margaret
I think lots of people on this board can relate to your frustration. Something fantastic is that you're letting it out! Even if it's us and not your husband or frienRAB. You have got to let any of the anger, sadness, or whatever else out! Especially to be a healthy mom and wife, right? So, good for you.
Also, it's good that you're communicating with your doctor - even if you don't always get what you want.
It's a great sign that you are saying what on your mind. It sounRAB like he does listen, but he is using professional judgement and guidelines from the insurance company.I had my first fusion surgery at age 33. I'm 35 now. The fusion failed, I had to have a revision, and then the hardware removed from the revision surgery. I'm in worse condition now than the day I went in for surgery. I had all the conservative treatments I and my doctors could come up with. I still don't know what to say when I'm asked if I would have surgery if I could go back. I think I made the best decision at the time and I exhausted every non-surgical option. I didn't really want to think about the possibility of being worse off, but I knew it was out there. And, here I am. I guess I do have some peace of mind that I'm not asking "What if.."
I don't mean to depress you. In fact, I hope to do the opposite. SOOO many people improve their back pain with non-surgical treatments. Try your best to keep an open mind. Who knows what your body will respond to? Yes, experimenting with treatments may seem expensive, but think about losing your opportunity to work and earn a real income? That $60 acupuncture session might not be out of the question if you look at it that way.
And of course, many people have successful back surgeries and go on to regain their lives in relatively normal fashion. I know I'm an exception.
I bet lots of people care about you and would love to help, but they may not know how to show support. It's OK to ask folks to take the dog around the block for you or to pick up groceries for you. You would do the same for a friend or neigrabroador if you could, wouldn't you? :angel:
Hang in there. Vent any old time here. You'll probably find me doing it sometimes, too.
- Margaret