Rob, Congratulations. I am happy to hear of your recovery.
Tima On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Robert Pall <robthe...@aol.com> 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 . >
