Does any surgeon use MISS on the NHS?

[MichealTracy]

Hi Spinelf,
Thank you very very much for such an important info. I think I can further educate a lot of people about this procedure now.

It's strange the way my body is behaving, I have stopped thinking about the surgery for the time being as gradually the continuous pain has decreased now and I only have pain in morning or if I stand for a long period.

I also sometime have a cramp-like pain and some pain in my groin but it's really better than the previous pain I used to have. I am trying not to take any pain killers for entire day and also at night before sleeping. However, I am still not able to walk or stand for more than 10 mins.

I am hoping to give my body some more time before I take a plunge for surgery.

Thanks again Spinelf

 

[S L]

What do you think... is this just coincidence or it is psychological ?

 

[JamesHenderson]

Hi Keano,

Whatever it is, I know I can't run away from surgery if it's needed. Just delaying it a bit and trying to give my body some more time in case some miracle is trying to happen here... ha ha ha

 

[Mrs. Arnold]

[Just delaying it a bit and trying to give my body some more time in case some miracle is trying to happen here... ha ha ha[/quote]


Good idea mahuja!

SPINELF

 

[Mewneurawep]

Any updates?

 

[Maru Ramos]

I would be interested too, as i am progressing. Each time I see a surgeon it is a different op they recommend lol! Each mri shows progression too, some good some bad, some healing of the body itself and some degeneration, but then I am getting on a bit lol.

 

[Pandora Craufurd-gormly]

I had the ELFD procedure with Mr Knight about 8 months ago and it cost £10,500
It's not cheap but it was worth every penny for me. The decision to have surgery should always be a last resort but if you are forced into it, the MISS procedure should be your preferred option.

I wish you luck.

 

[UltraRobbie]

Brilliant news Jim, so good to see you back too

Cassie x

 

[eelfins]

Hi All,

Back to give an update to all my friends on the forum here.

After suffering the excruciating pain between Feb 2011 to June 2011, I am much-much better now. Just to summarise I have had L5-S1 prolapse and DDD from last 10 years but this recent pain was the worst in the entire history as I was bed-ridden for the entire period not being able to do anything. I was determined to get operated but I am thankful to NHS for their long waitlist (lolz) which gave me a lot of time to think and research on my condition.

I am walking for 30-45 minutes now and if I am shopping, I can even walk for 3-4 hours. Day before yesterday, I was out in a cultural festival and danced the whole day from 2 in noon till 12 in night. I can sleep peacefully for most of the nights now and I am glad to get my normal life back. I am fully capable of cooking and doing other housework while my hubby rest

I am back to give this update that please-please don’t loose the hope, there is a bright morning to every gloomy night. Don’t think that your condition can be worse than mine and it isn’t curable. Try your best, don’t loose hope, try all kind of different alternatives. In my case, I tried everything (acupuncture, acupressure, physio, Theraflex, etc.). The NHS physios were total crap and indifferent and I had to take a lot of expensive private physio sessions but I am glad that it was worth it. I was sleeping on floor all this while and I am still sleeping on floor.

I understand the pain you are going thru and hope this helps.

 

[Elanshaw]

Hiya Jim, well said!

How are you doing post op? I hope all is well!

Best wishes

SPINELF