In the Hands of Experts - A Paramedic's Journey To the Other Side
It's been nine months, since I had my spinal fusion surgery. This procedure is not designed for pain management, it is designed for adding stability to an unstable spine. The reason I had it, is because: My surgeon believed that all else had failed I was still living with unbearable, daily pain, despite high doses of opioids for over two years My surgeon believed if he were to add stability to the area, it would be reasonable to expect there might be subsequent pain relief. I agreed. Since February, I've been through months of physical therapy. I returned to my teaching job after 12 weeks and my EMS job after seven, long months. I've lost over thirty pounds and have happily had to purchase the first smaller sized clothing since I was a boy. The article below began as a Facebook post on February 17, 2017. I have since modified it slightly to add more specific detail and correct any errors. This is an account of what I went through immediately after my surger...