Hooray for finally getting to see my new hardware! I was a little bummed last week when I didn't have X-rays taken for my two-week post-op appointment. I wanted to see where the titanium was placed and what it looked like but they told me I would have to wait and get a set done... Continue Reading →
If you look at previous posts, my neck and herniated disc have been causing me some pain, tightness, and, numbness down both of my arms and hands. Pre-Op - July 2022 I recently had ACDF surgery and I am currently 2 weeks post-op, so here is a catch-all post discussing pre-op, surgery, and post-op so... Continue Reading →
7 Weeks Post-Op and my side is still trying to heal. My incision had been closed after the hematoma draining and I thought it was good to go until this week when my body rejected one of the stitches. I know my body has previously rejected stitches with numerous surgeries and 7 weeks post-op seems... Continue Reading →
4 Weeks Post-Op (technically 30 days today!) and I had my 1 month follow-up with Dr. Hansen yesterday (virtually) for my 7th Slipping Rib Syndrome procedure. My ribs are recovering nicely but I'm still healing. See my previous post - Slipping Rib Syndrome – 7th Procedure. After my hematoma drained, the swelling has gone down... Continue Reading →
Warning - Post-Op Images Shared! So, my latest surgery was on May 11, 2022. See my previous post about being 3 months post-op and needing another surgery - Slipping Rib Syndrome – 3 Months Post-Op and Scheduled for Another Surgery. This procedure was my 7th thoracic surgery and my 3rd with Dr. Hansen. All went... Continue Reading →
I am almost at 14 weeks post-op and I figured an update was due before my London debut! 🎉🇬🇧 I'm still hurting with these damn wonky ribs. In my last surgery this past December, Dr. Hansen sutured my 9th rib to my 8th rib, and my 10th to my 9th, with each rib moved forward, slightly... Continue Reading →
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