Date with my surgeon

I saw Dr. Santore today. After our last appointment he wanted to see me in a month and to follow up after my neurology appointments. He was very pleased with my progress and said that I'm catching up in the healing now. It was a slow start, but he said everything looks really good now. …

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Over the last couple of days, I have seen a neurologist and gone through a lot of testing. The good news is that the nerve and muscle tests were basically normal and my blood work was as well. We are trying to make sense of my fatigue, heightened reflexes, horrible back pain and other symptoms …

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Neck Fusion Update

I saw my neck surgeon today for my six month follow up. The appointment didn't go as well as I would have thought. I am trying to live with no expectations, but somehow I learn after these appointments that I have set expectations subconsciously. My surgeon has been telling me since I met him eight …

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3 Months Post Op

In preparation of my doctor's appointment, I ate a yummy homemade breakfast. My mom and I have perfected a healthy morning muffin. I made a new batch yesterday and I think these are the best yet! They're made with zucchini, carrots, coconut, chia seeds, coconut oil, greek yogurt and dates instead of sugar. I'm drinking …

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First Post-op Visit

Happy Valentine's Day! I had two dates with two of my surgeons. The morning date was with my neck surgeon and he gifted me with a prescription. The afternoon date was with Dr. Santore, my hip surgeon, and he also gifted me with a prescription. Lucky girl! Two dates and two presents! I told my …

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Scootin’ Around

I got x-rays taken for my pre-op appointment, tomorrow, all I can say is "Ouch!" The amount of movement they wanted for each of the positions was very difficult for me to do. I also can't stand straight up because it feels like I can't keep my right leg straight and underneath me. I arch …

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Hospital Stay

I was so impressed with Sharp Memorial Hospital. I lived there for five days and everyone I encountered was great. The food for patients was impressive and surprisingly good too! My mom stayed the night with me my first and last nights there and Chris stayed the two nights in between. The first day he …

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