[FRIAM] Spine Surgery

[Frank Wimberly]

This morning at "physical Friam" we talked briefly about the severe neck
and back pain I experienced, before I got the medications that relieved it,
and the prospect of surgery that I face. Shortly after that I met with the
surgeon and I thought some of the things he said were interesting.  For
example he said some people with the same presentation in terms of MRI feel
mild pain and others feel excruciating pain.  Some people benefit from the
surgery greatly and some don't.  Some people get relief from a given
medication that doesn't help others.  It sounds like it's a very
frustrating, ambiguous area. I decided to go ahead with the surgery. I
think the fact that my left arm is partially paralyzed makes this a more
clear decision and may make coverage by insurance more certain. For people
with pain only sometimes the pain resolves after a few months anyway.  I
was very impressed with Dr. Watson. He's extremely straightforward, willing
to explain technical medical things in detail. I decided to have the
surgery done and by Monday I should know the date. Another thing I learned
because I mentioned to him the all the ads on television for Laser Spine
Institute and that my neurologist said to stay away from those people.  He
said that on March 1st they closed all offices nationally and they are out
of business.   I had no idea but it'll be a relief not to have to watch all
those ads.

Frank

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Frank Wimberly

My memoir:
https://www.amazon.com/author/frankwimberly

My scientific publications:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Frank_Wimberly2

Phone (505) 670-9918
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