TFCTFN 2016

[Slipknot]

that sucks Rick, I hope things go better.
I am familiar with L5 S1 problems myself

[piemma]

Sorry to hear Rick. We'll figure it out.

[RickBomba]

I still haven't gotten a date for the surgery yet...not cancelling the room juuuuuuuust yet. They're may still be a little hope for me, but I'm sure my back will be a mess by then. It's a mess right now.

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by RickBomba

Just found out yesterday that I need another back operation. The fusion has only partially worked and my L5-S1 combo is unstable. They're putting in bolts and rods on each side of the spine to tie them together in case the fusion doesn't progress any further.

I don't know the date yet, but I'm guessing it should be the Tuesday before the TFCTFN (If I know my surgeon).

Taking Jack ice fishing tomorrow. Saw a guy chasing flags for 15 minutes yesterday across the street. I want to give it a shot before I'm back in bed again.

Sorry everybody. Sometimes I feel like this party is (at least partly) my responsibility, so I don't take missing it lightly.

Big frown face.

Rick

Originally Posted by Slipknot

that sucks Rick, I hope things go better.
I am familiar with L5 S1 problems myself

Was supposed to under go the S1-L5 last month and had to postpone. Hope to reschedule shortly.

Rick what did you have done prior?

[RickBomba]

I had an ALIF in the middle of July. It's only partly fused and one of my pedicle screws backed out like 1.5 cm. Luckily, it's the one under the part of the bone that's fused, so it won't go anywhere.

Next surgery is bolts and rods to stabilize the joint on the posterior side.

Hopefully, this makes it so the fusion sets easier, and if it doesn't, the joint maintains it's height due to the posterior hardware.