Hi All
I just returned from another consult with Dr Robert Hollis from Casper Wyoming.
He was very honest and to the point no Bull%^$# I like that.
His recommendation after we get a new set of MRI and X Rays would be to Fuse L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 ans something new also fuse my SI joint
When I asked if I could ever be pain free his reply was likely not
He also commented that my spine would continue to degenerate and need more surgery in the coming years
This is very discouraging news
I am scheduled to see Dr Pettine in Loveland Colorado on April 14 I hope it goes better their.
My best to all who suffer and search for the answer " never give up"
Gil
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L5-S1 lam 1994
L2 to L5 DDD
L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
L5-S1DDDDD
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 foraminotomy 09
L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09
Reherniate 4-2010
Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1