Bigshow Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 super j - Jason Ward - Contact Dr Branke or Stegmann in Benoni. They across the rd from Glynwood. Best 2 boys in the country... They won't operate if it aint necessary, operation last resort.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 http://www.ulrichhah.../Spinclin-1.pdf Have a look here - contact Dr I Weinberg 0114853236Stay clear from fusion - Hmmmmmm, I think one should leave that decision to the medical professionals. (fusions) However, I agree, Dr Weinberg did all my fusions and he is superb surgeon, conservative, meticulous and compassionate, without him, I believe I would have been in a wheel chair.
Santa Boy Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Dr Weinberg's partner Dr Hanhle did a disc replacement for me about 4 years ago. I have not had one day of back pain since. I am cycling as much as I like with no problems. I have done stage races etc afterwards. My recommendation would be to at least get an opinion whether this is not an option.
majestic Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Dr Weinberg's partner Dr Hanhle did a disc replacement for me about 4 years ago. I have not had one day of back pain since. I am cycling as much as I like with no problems. I have done stage races etc afterwards.My recommendation would be to at least get an opinion whether this is not an option.What about running?
Spinnekop Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input! Well,I better be able to ride again cos otherwise I am gonna clog up the classified section with 25 years worth of bikes,kit and memrobilia! No one wants your old crap or your size 68 frames....Besides.....an ugly guy like you will scare customers...... SO YOU BETTER GET WELL SOON!! Heard Super J went in for his opp this morning. Hope all goes well dude!!!
Santa Boy Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 What about running? I currently run up to 10km a day, no problems at all. I think if the Maddnes overtakes me again I will do Comrades again without any back trouble.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 I currently run up to 10km a day, no problems at all. I think if the Maddnes overtakes me again I will do Comrades again without any back trouble. Indeed, I have run Comrades and Two Oceans with my lumbar and cervical fusions, no problem at all.
Super J Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 Hi Guys,just got "released" from highcare,had the fusion op! All 3 specialists involved said it went well and that it was the only choice I had! L5 disc had 4 rupture points,2 going straight into my spinal tissue causing severe damage,without the op,it was just time till a wheel chair! So,S1/L4/L5 have had disc removal and fusion! And the first thing I checked was if I could feel and move my feet,toes and legs,and not a drop of pain!!!! Dr and Pysio say,as long as I rest on my back for the next 6 weeks with minmal movement and the bones fuse well,and I don't over do it,running,cycling and any non contact sport is a big Yes! I'd love to show you all the screws and pins X rays but I don't know how to load it from a BB! So spinnekop,get used to the idea of of those 63 cm Merckx's hurting you again!!!!!! Hahhahahaaa,thanks guys!
covie Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Tehcnology has advanced leaps and bounds, the days where it was a 50/50 op is apparently over. Look at Bob Skinstad, he had discs fused after an injury, was out for a couple of months and then started playing again. I might have to go get an op due to an old judo injury thats steadily worsening, not my fav idea but i have made peace with the fact that it will happen someday.
Spinnekop Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 So spinnekop,get used to the idea of of those 63 cm Merckx's hurting you again!!!!!! O you better BRING it.......did the plastic surgeon have anything positive for you on the face? Rest well. See you after winter on Klapperkop!!! B)
Super J Posted April 23, 2012 Author Posted April 23, 2012 Just thought I'd give a little feed back! I am now 10 days post op,I have none of the nerve pain and cramping I had prior the op in my legs and hips! I have to be in this body brace for 6 weeks and in bed on my back ,no sitting at all but the Dr did say I have to walk a little everyday to keep my muscles warm and subtle! So far,so good! So far I do not regret this op at all,and really advise anyone that has or is in a severe similar situation as I was in to consider it!
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Just thought I'd give a little feed back! I am now 10 days post op,I have none of the nerve pain and cramping I had prior the op in my legs and hips! I have to be in this body brace for 6 weeks and in bed on my back ,no sitting at all but the Dr did say I have to walk a little everyday to keep my muscles warm and subtle! So far,so good! So far I do not regret this op at all,and really advise anyone that has or is in a severe similar situation as I was in to consider it! Great news, as I said I too had a lumbar fusion on two levels and have never regretted it either. It took a long time to recover but maybe at 46 I was a bit older but yeah, I would be in a wheelchair today had I not had it done. Edited April 23, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy
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