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December 22, 2011 - 8:52pm
StacyAnn
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One Month Checkup

Well, all looks good. Despite feeling like I ripped the stitches and pulled on the leads a couple times, xray showed everything right where it should be. SCS programs working well so far on coverage.

Doctor did say one thing that interested me. After the 2 months of 5lb weight limit, I will likely only be allowed 30 pounds from then on. I haven't heard anyone mention permanent weight restictions before.

Seasons greetings to one and all!

Stacy

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L3-5 PLIF with hemilaminectomies L3 and L4 9/09
L4-S1 PLIF with instrumentation 8/4/10
Reoperation, Removal of Spacers, Nerve Release 8/18/10
Spinal Cord Stimulator Inserted 11/21/11

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December 24, 2011 - 2:49am
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haglandc (not verified)
Stacy

The 30 pound weight limit is a new one on me. I violate that limit all the time, so possibly it is related to your underlying condition and not the SCS?

"C"

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December 24, 2011 - 11:36pm
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StacyAnn
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30 pound limit

That may be. I know my main neurosurgeon was aiming for a 30 lb limit. Maybethis other one who put in the SCS read his notes. Guess that will be a question for next month's appointment.

Stacy

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L3-5 PLIF with hemilaminectomies L3 and L4 9/09
L4-S1 PLIF with instrumentation 8/4/10
Reoperation, Removal of Spacers, Nerve Release 8/18/10
Spinal Cord Stimulator Inserted 11/21/11

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