Monthly Archives: June 2011

Week 16 – Wearing a Smaller Brace brings Bigger Challenges

Posted on June 28, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week was my 3.5 month check up following my laminectomy and the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae.  My check up went well as I reported last week and the doctor not only allowed me to begin a … Continue reading →

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Week 15 – 3 Month Check Up for L4 L5 Fusion – Finally

Posted on June 23, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This week I had my 3 month checkup for my L4 L5 Spinal Fusion.  It was actually more like 3.5 month check-up as my back surgery took place on 3/08/11.  I was a little bit nervous in the days leading … Continue reading →

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Week 14 – A Painful Experience

Posted on June 16, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Recovery wise, this week has been a very interesting week.  I have had a couple of times when I experienced a quick, sharp pain in my lower left leg near the shin similar to a needle stick.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Week 13 – 5 Steps to Move Past Grief and Pain

Posted on June 10, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Good morning, it has been 13 weeks since I have had my back surgery and I am feeling very good.  I still wake up with some stiffness in the morning but it is nothing compared to the pain I had … Continue reading →

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Week 12 – Tempted to do too much

Posted on June 2, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week was a good week and I had a great weekend.  I was able to spend some time with all of my family and to have a good time at church as well.  My back has been feeling good.  … Continue reading →

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