Cacique Caribe | 03 Dec 2017 2:15 p.m. PST |
As some of you know, my last lumbar fusion surgery was on Nov 20, and I was released on Thanksgiving. My wife has been very methodical with the bandage changes, making sure that they are changed often. Friday afternoon my wife was running some errands when I got up from the couch and heard (more like felt) this strange crunching-like sound which continues with every footstep I take. I kept it to myself until yesterday morning when I let her know. She immediately paged my surgeon and, following his advice, she took me to the nearest emergency room for x-rays. Well, according to the hospital radiologist, all the screws, nuts, bolts, rods, etc., are all nice and in place, specially my two brand new 5-inch screws to the pelvis. The ER doctor says that, now that my wound has stopped draining I may be experiencing fluid buildup in the area, which could explain the "bubbling" part of the suctioning sounds. And because I was told to walk as much as possible, the fluid is moving and squeezing back and forth between layers of tissue as I move. With my luck all the noise will have gone away by the time I get to see my surgeon on Thursday for my formal surgery follow up appointment. Has that ever happened to any of you guys? Have you even heard of such a thing? Dan PS. I'm picturing my backbone like some sort of squishy lava lamp now, with giant bubbles moving up and down along all the bones and hardware … but with extremely noisy fluid bubbles.
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hocklermp5 | 03 Dec 2017 2:46 p.m. PST |
Nothing remotely like what you are experiencing but I had my right knee replaced about 10 years ago and I hear it click when I walk or get up or down. The doctor said it was the plastic that takes the place of cartilage. I can hear it but no one else I ask about it can hear it. Passing strange. May you heal well and rapidly but you may hear things no one else does in the years to come. |
skinkmasterreturns | 03 Dec 2017 3:57 p.m. PST |
I would send a strongly worded email to Cyberdine Systems. |
Grelber | 03 Dec 2017 4:12 p.m. PST |
Tape record the sounds. Maybe it will help the surgeon; or, perhaps it can be used as mood enhancing sounds for your next horror game! Seriously, best wishes, CC. Our prayers and good wishes go with you. Grelber |
nnascati | 03 Dec 2017 4:32 p.m. PST |
CC, sounds like no fun at all. My wife had spinal fusion 2 years ago. To say the least it was a very long recovery. Heal quickly and completely. |
bsrlee | 03 Dec 2017 6:38 p.m. PST |
I did surprise the Physio on my first visit after a broken leg. The Physio department was in an old wing of the hospital, very 1930's (or modern Russian) with bare walls and terrazzo panels between booths. As she flexed my ankle there was an almighty echoing crack, she looked like she thought she had just ripped my foot off – after just assuring me that there was nothing to worry about. |
Cacique Caribe | 03 Dec 2017 7:37 p.m. PST |
Bsrlee Dear God, so what was that crack? Dan |
Winston Smith | 03 Dec 2017 8:19 p.m. PST |
Dan, forget about sneaking up on anyone anymore. |
Cacique Caribe | 03 Dec 2017 9:59 p.m. PST |
Yeah, I think it's going to cramp my style. Dan |
attilathepun47 | 03 Dec 2017 10:48 p.m. PST |
No more "Last of the Mohicans," bring on "Next of the Mosqueakin's." |
GatorDave | 04 Dec 2017 3:56 a.m. PST |
L5/S1 fusion 4 years ago. Never heard or feel anything like you have described. Best wishes on the recovery! |
CorroPredo | 04 Dec 2017 7:48 a.m. PST |
My wife's new hip has started to squeak every so often….I've learned NOT to call her "Squeaky". |
Legion 4 | 04 Dec 2017 8:43 a.m. PST |
When in doubt, take your meds CC !!! Hope you'll recover quickly ! I just got a new hip and they told me to walk a lot and do the exercises they gave me. Yeah, sometimes it hurts … Hope I don't start squeaking though ! Interestingly … it appears many of us are becoming cyborgs ! |
Oberlindes Sol LIC | 04 Dec 2017 10:40 a.m. PST |
You should contact Tyrell Corporation and see if they can reboot or upgrade your software online. The detection threshold of your synaptic processors is probably set too low, allowing you to hear and feel things you normally wouldn't. Best wishes! |
robert piepenbrink | 04 Dec 2017 6:58 p.m. PST |
I'm sure Cyberdyne will have it fixed before the 101 model is released. Meantime, perhaps a little WD40? Dan--no, not personally, but I knew a gamer who could regularly hear the popping of his knees. Ah. And I'm scheduled to join the cyborgs before the end of the month--cataracts. But if my replacement lenses squeak, I mean to have words with the ophthalmologist. |
Crow Bait | 04 Dec 2017 7:44 p.m. PST |
I had a stint placed in my abdominal aorta. No noises, but it does vibrate every now and then. |
Ragbones | 04 Dec 2017 10:32 p.m. PST |
Dan, I'm really sorry about how much trouble you're going through. I have arthritis and sciatica in my lower back but nothing remotely close to what you've been and continue to go through. I occasionally hear a crack or pop in my back while I'm doing the stretches and exercises learned at physical therapy but that's it. Prayers for a complete recovery. |
Legion 4 | 05 Dec 2017 7:01 a.m. PST |
You should contact Tyrell Corporation If you do see if you can get Rachel's new address for me … Ah. And I'm scheduled to join the cyborgs before the end of the month--cataracts With the new implanted lens with cataract surgery, that I got in Aug of this year. I got a card for each if I get into an accident or something and need eye surgery. In July I got hearing aids, then on Sep 01 I got a hip replacement … I'm turning "Borg" ! Dan just hang in there, it may take a while, may have a few more obstacles on the way to recovery. But look forward to be looking back on this. "The Only easy day was yesterday" … Because it's over. In the mean time … take your pain meds and do the exercises the Docs told you to do. And yes, all prayers should be welcomed … |