I agree, so great to hear your story Rob, congrats! By the way, Dr.Holland is my Neuro too, he's great!
-Tracy Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2013, at 4:47 PM, Careena Parker <caree...@aol.com> wrote: > Rob > Amanda and I are so so happy for you. This sounds like the miracle cure that > has given you your life back!! Keep the updates coming. They make us all feel > so great. > Careena > On Jul 16, 2013, at 1:58 PM, Robert Pall wrote: > >> >> This is my second journal posting on the progress of the baclofin pump >> which was inserted in on June 28, 2013. >> >> As of yesterday after being cleared by the neurosurgeon to begin doing >> all activities I once again began my swimming regiment. I had intended on >> doing a much shorter workout...but when I got into the pool I found I had so >> much energy that I ended up swimming laps for over one mile. Today I did the >> same workout with almost zero fatigue. In addition I have started walking my >> 70 lb Golden Retriever for at least 40 minutes per day...again with no side >> effects. >> Unlike last week where I was suffering from spinal fluid leakage, for >> the past few days I have been feeling better than I have for the past 15 >> years. I think I am walking better, faster and with far less limping.In fact >> I can report at this time no negative effects from the surgery. >> I went and saw my neurosurgeon..Dr Neil Holland today and via a handheld >> computer he basically doubled the amount of baclofin that I had received as >> the base amount after surgery. >> I cannot recommend this procedure highly enough for all TM patients >> suffering from spasticity and or banding. I believe tghis pump has >> dramatically in a good way effected the rest of my life.As per the Doctor I >> should only require a refill (injected directly into the pump) approximately >> one time a year! >> Thank god and my new neurologist for making the quality of my life so >> much better. Anyone interested should speak to their neurologist and ask for >> a trial. At the trial a 3 hour supply of the medicine is injected directly >> into the spine. If you are like me the difference in feeling comes close to >> miraculous. I hope all that are able (and have the proper medical insurance) >> to seriously consider this surgical option. The worst that can happen is it >> has no effect and you have it removed. >> I hope anyone considering this option who desires additional information >> will call me directly 732-536-5308. >> >> Alll the best! >> Rob in New Jersey . >
