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I had Revision Surgery @ University of Virginia Health Systems 2002 now, because of ever increasing pain I have been to three orthopedic surgeons in Syracuse, NY. Becuse I live in Binghamton area.

By July 19, 2011 - 5:21pm
 
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What can I do? They say I need another all day surgery to replace all the hardware in my back and neck. I am older now and afraid. The pain is so bad I feel like a wheel chair is an obvious choice. The post-op is so hard, I don't think I am strong enough to go through it again. I am very bent over and cannot sleep at night unless I fall to sleep in my recliner. All I have is Medicare and I am afraid of the medical bills too. Do you have any suggestions? (Flatback/Failed Fusions

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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July 19, 2011 - 5:35pm

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