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In a nutshell, started with 2 laminectomies then C2-T5 and L1-S fusions. Contracted 2 infections so hardware was removed, a PIC inserted for 3 months, then hardware replaced. Inserted a neurostimulator which was defective, then replaced. Fractured the lumbar fusion, so all removed/replaced. It's been quite the adventure.
Layla is my support beast. My wife has been a hero throughout. She didn't sign up for this level of turmoil.
Fentanyl patches caused me anxiety, insomnia. We made a decision not to use it again. Just wasn't worth it.
My surgeons and pain managers work together so that has made things much smoother.
The chronic pain plays hell with the depression. And vice versa.
What else? 😊

Won't go into boring details, but all military related. And yes, PICC due to infections.

Sorry. Forgot to answer ref toradol. Yes, I have had toradol injections with mixed results.

A PICC line gives access to the large central veins near the heart. In my case it was to provide antibiotics. Goes in at the brachial vein to the heart. It was an unexpected weight loss system as well 🤣. PICC photo below.