[Nanna59Participant]

Hi All

I saw a consultant last week regarding vertibroplasty but was put off by the rare side effects e.g. possibility of being paralised or even death because of an embolism. Has anyone had this procedure done and if so how was it for you?

Thanks
Chris

[andygParticipant]

Hi Chris
I know what you mean about the risks being pretty horrendous. I had kyphoplasty last August and had to sit through all that could go wrong and it was very scary. In the end I decided to go ahead with it.
I had an overnight stay after the operation to ensure my bloods were ok. I was operated on my T11&12 Afterwards recovery of my back took a couple of weeks, though Steph could see my posture had improved straight away, with only the odd paracetamol necessary.
It has helped me pain and movement wise.
Was it worth it? Yes.
Would I do it again? That’s an answer I may have to give sooner than I hoped! I suppose it would depend on the benefits I could gain.
The consultant wasn’t very hopeful first time round.
I don’t guess I’ve helped much but what decided me was knowing they have to spell out the worst cases just in case. They are rare side effects.
Every operation and drug has it’s risks.

Every day is a gift
To be cherished

Andy

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