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 Dear Dr. Smith: Thank you for putting me back on the path of physical freedom! I had lost the way along with my independence through years of back pain and discouragement. At 38 years old, I thought my self too … Continue reading →

I’ve been suffering since last Wednesday between the nausea from the Tramadol and the drowsiness from the anti-nausea pill. I have had zero back pain and I haven’t felt sick to my stomach but that’s because the new pill just … Continue reading →

It was my first one hour trip and I rode in the passenger seat since I was drowsy because of my new med (Tramadol). I stood up for a while once we got there and visited with Larry’s dad and … Continue reading →

My surgeon took my Hydrocodone (Norco) away and switched me over to a weaker medication (Tramadol) on Wednesday and I’ve been trying to adjust since then. One pill every 6 hour is not enough, and 2 pills is too much, … Continue reading →

I got the ok to fly from both my physical therapist and my surgeon! They said that it’s time and there is no problem at all for me to get on a plane after 5 months from surgery, especially considering … Continue reading →

As we were chatting at our meetup yesterday, we realized that caffeine makes us all feel a little better but not really knowing why. The obvious reason as everyone knows is that caffeine gives us a boost of energy but … Continue reading →

 What a difference a day makes; that’s the roller-coaster of healing from back surgery. I finally succeeded to cut my medication dose in half and I’ve been feeling so much better. No more nauseous feelings to the stomach and headaches … Continue reading →

I seriously thought that I was going to be able to avoid the depression that most people go through after a trauma such as surgery; nausea, constipation, anxiety, spasms, insomnia, set-backs, hair loss, mood swings, ups and downs, fear, etc. … Continue reading →

It is important to surround ourselves with encouraging and loving people to ease the recovery, keep your positive wisdom, and help feel better about yourself throughout the ups and downs of rehabilitation. There are different kinds of support groups to … Continue reading →

 I’m not depressed, I’m just homesick. It’s one of those things that are hard to explain; it’s a feeling of loneliness inside even when surrounded with people. Home is a place in your mind, filled with memories and emotions. The only … Continue reading →