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I am seeing about 150 CC for chest drain output per 8 hours. It is not blood, chest drainage, the PA says it looks normal. Wondering how long before I can go home.
It does take some time to recover from this surgery. Yes, chest tube output has to drop substantially to take the tube out. The chest tube is the most painful part of the procedure. Once it is out, you will breathe a sigh of relief.
Thanks for letting us know your experiences.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.Almost 3 months post op. Radiating pain GONE. Still taking 4mg hydromorphone 3 times a day. The x-rays showing the graft is taking. It has been long recovery but I feel I made right choice. Was out of work for 2 months, getting backed made recovery better. I was able to get mind off of pain.
Starting therapy for soft tissue and nerve treatment in a week. They say for how bad the disc was I am doing great.
I am willing to answer questions about recovery if anyone is planning similar surgery.
I have thoracic spinal stenosis, T-10 & T-11 degenerated, both of which abut the cord with spurs. Since last flare up, left leg remains weak, both legs cramp, underside of left foot numb, right goes numb, decreased or no sensation on large part of left leg & yes, the chest banding or radiating is horrible. Am in therapy, again, would prefer to proceed with surgery & get the function and feeling of my legs back.
What was involved in your pre-op work up, meaning did you have to be seen by and cleared by different specialists such as a pulmonologist?
Your symptoms are worrisome. Stenosis at the thoracic level means cord compression. Symptoms of cord compression include some of the symptoms that you note (“left leg remains weak, both legs cramp, underside of left foot numb, right goes numb, decreased or no sensation on large part of left leg & yes, the chest banding or radiating is horrible”).
Based upon your examination and imaging findings, you could be a candidate for surgery.
Pre-op clearance means that all other systems have been evaluated and there are no modifiable risks for surgery. For example, if you have angina from a blocked coronary artery, this would have to be taken care of first before the spine surgery is undertaken.
Syxx_35- thank you for reporting on your post-operative experience.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books. -
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