The lumbar ablation went well
@1creekgirl (41395)
United States
June 19, 2024 9:50am CST
I was finally able to get the ablation procedure (burning the nerve endings in my lower spine) yesterday.
It hurt, but it wasn't unbearable and only took about an hour and a half altogether.
All went well, thank God, no complications. But I didn't know the doctor can only do one side at a time! The body might not do well with both sides at the same time.
So, I have to wait once again for insurance to approve the procedure. 
Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks.
But so far I don't have any pain, although I have to take it easy for a couple of days. I can expext to still have some pain on the left side, but praying the right side will be better.
I learned it's not 100% effective, but 80% would be wonderful. And it should last six months to a year and can be repeated if needed after that.
So, I'll thankful one side is done and looking forward to the rest of it.
At some point I hope I can get a steroid injection in my neck and get some pain relief from that.
I can't express how very much I appreciate all your prayers, well wishes, and concerns. You all are the greatest!
Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks.
But so far I don't have any pain, although I have to take it easy for a couple of days. I can expext to still have some pain on the left side, but praying the right side will be better.
I learned it's not 100% effective, but 80% would be wonderful. And it should last six months to a year and can be repeated if needed after that.
So, I'll thankful one side is done and looking forward to the rest of it.
At some point I hope I can get a steroid injection in my neck and get some pain relief from that.
I can't express how very much I appreciate all your prayers, well wishes, and concerns. You all are the greatest!11 people like this
12 responses
@RasmaSandra (79783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jun
I am so glad to know that and I hope that now your pain will be manageable, I will keep you in my prayers and all the best to you,
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
I sure appreciate your prayers, Rasma.
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@LadyDuck (471390)
• Switzerland
20 Jun
@1creekgirl Some things are weird. I needed laser surgery to both eyes because of glaucoma. I had to do one, then wait one week, ask for a second approval and do the other.
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
20 Jun
@LadyDuck I hope it helped your vision.
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
I can't believe they'll require approval before doing the second half of a procedure.
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@much2say (55590)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jun
Glad to hear it was finally done . . . hope this helps your back greatly - go far away, pain! I was surprised the whole procedure wasn't approved from the beginning . . . I hope you won't have to wait too long. May you feel fabulous as you continue to heal 
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@much2say (55590)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jun
@1creekgirl Hope today you are feeling even better 
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@xFiacre (12980)
• Ireland
19 Jun
That’s great news @1creekgirl I hope you get a long spell of relief from pain.
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@xFiacre (12980)
• Ireland
20 Jun
@1creekgirl What a pity the procedure doesn’t have a nicer name!
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
I'm praying this works, it just might take a little time.
@MarieCoyle (37314)
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20 Jun
I am so glad to hear you got this done, I know you have waited for quite some time. I hope it continues to help you, being in pain is just not fun at all! Take care, Vicki!!
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
20 Jun
I feel like such a whiner some times. I really do appreciate you and your good wishes.
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@MarieCoyle (37314)
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20 Jun
@1creekgirl
It's so hard to be in terrible pain. I just hope this procedure really does help you!
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
20 Jun
@MarieCoyle So far so good, but it might take a week or more for the full effect.
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
21 Jun
I know it could change tomorrow, but today I am so thankful to be able to walk without pain!
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@grenery8 (10479)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
26 Jun
@1creekgirl i hope the feeling lasts!
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@AmbiePam (92573)
• United States
19 Jun
Oh, I’m so glad to read your update! I didn’t want to bother you if it was something tough to recover from, but I was wondering.
I can’t wait to hear how this goes for you. I feel like this whole site is rooting for you. You’ve been through the ringer!
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
You all have been such amazing friends, Amber. I am so very blessed.
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@snowy22315 (180550)
• United States
20 Jun
That's a good long time for that to last, and you should get some real relief while you have it.
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@Marilynda1225 (82733)
• United States
19 Jun
Glad that the ablation went well and hope that you have less pain than what you've been dealing with. Hope the insurance covers the next procedure so you can get the other side done. It would be awesome if you could be 100% pain free but even less pain would be welcomed I'm sure.
Sending lots of good wishes, prayers and
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
Thanks, Marilyn. The doctor said it won't be 100%, but any percent will help!
@Marilynda1225 (82733)
• United States
20 Jun
@1creekgirl hope it's as close to 100 as you can get
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
20 Jun
So far, so good, but I'm taking it easy for a few days.
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@LindaOHio (178225)
• United States
19 Jun
That took longer than I would have thought. I hope you get 100% relief on that side and that approval for the other side comes quickly. We all want you to feel better. Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way.
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@1creekgirl (41395)
• United States
19 Jun
I am truly blessed to have you and so many myLotters as such caring friends.
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@LindaOHio (178225)
• United States
20 Jun
@1creekgirl We are blessed to know you!
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