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My friends, my back has been spasming significant since the afternoon and that has been debilitating for me. I have not been able to respond to any posts and ma making myself post this to update my status.
Later today, my darling wife will be driving us to Baltimore VAMC for a 1030 Romeo time appointment to see the surgeon who performed my lumbar spine surgery on July 16, 2019. I hope to get his insight on my progress and if this right side significant low back pain is a typical reaction and what can be done about it - stretches', etc.
I hope to be back tonight and by then I hope I can respond to more posts.
Have a wonderful night, my friends.
Images:
1. Baltimore, Maryland VAMC.
2. 2019-07-16 laying in hospital bed SICU Room 2 from left front larger view.
3. 2019-07-18 standing in SICU Room 2 prepared to move in wheelchair to room 5 170d.
4. 2019-08-05 scar comparison.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Jack Champion SGT Mark Anderson SGT James Murphy SPC Chris Bayner-Cwik SP5 Jeannie Carle SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan SP5 Mark Kuzinski PO1 H Gene Lawrence TSgt Joe C. SSG William Jones
Later today, my darling wife will be driving us to Baltimore VAMC for a 1030 Romeo time appointment to see the surgeon who performed my lumbar spine surgery on July 16, 2019. I hope to get his insight on my progress and if this right side significant low back pain is a typical reaction and what can be done about it - stretches', etc.
I hope to be back tonight and by then I hope I can respond to more posts.
Have a wonderful night, my friends.
Images:
1. Baltimore, Maryland VAMC.
2. 2019-07-16 laying in hospital bed SICU Room 2 from left front larger view.
3. 2019-07-18 standing in SICU Room 2 prepared to move in wheelchair to room 5 170d.
4. 2019-08-05 scar comparison.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Jack Champion SGT Mark Anderson SGT James Murphy SPC Chris Bayner-Cwik SP5 Jeannie Carle SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan SP5 Mark Kuzinski PO1 H Gene Lawrence TSgt Joe C. SSG William Jones
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LTC Stephen F.
Thank you, my friend and brother-in-Christ SSG William Jones for your prayers.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
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The best to You Colonel and I hope for a complete recovery for You. Hopefully there are so far better days ahead for You.
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LTC Stephen F.
Thank you, my friend and brother-in-Christ SMSgt Lawrence McCarter.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
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Good Luck LTC Stephen F. I hope they can solve the issue my friend. Take care and stay strong!
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LTC Stephen F.
Thank you, my friend and brother-in-Christ COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
Summary of my appointment: We checked in late and after some time, we were called back to meet with the Physicians Assistant who had been very helpful in the past. She has had three spinal surgeries and knows the ropes from medical and patent perspectives. I explained my symptoms and she tested my leg, knee, and feet strengths which are good.
She let me know that the symptoms I was experiencing were well within the range of normal for people like us [she and me[ who have significant lumbar spine issues. I was given a few stretches and recommendations to take Baclofen before stretching and apply biofreeeze to my aching muscles. If I have leg problems and/or the pain gets worse [after initial pains associated with beginning stretching regimen of 2-3 weeks] the I should contact her office.
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