They knocked me out for the colonoscopy so I was oblivious. You might ask if that's what he does or whomever you get to do yours.

--g

I know a couple of Dr Elariny's revision patients and I believe the pre-op was pretty much routine for revision or virgin surgery. Blood work, EKG, Chest X-ray, sleep study is an option if you haven't had one, cardiac clearance if required, pulmonary clearance if required, ultrasound for gallbladder, EGD, colonoscopy, psychiatric clearance, medical clearance from PCP, blood work and dexa scan if required. He gears the tests to you, but these are the ones on his script, he checks off what you need.

I hope this helps.

--gina

Hey Bob, Welcome to the Board :)
There is a group that meets in Charlottesville usually once a month at UVA...called the FFP's. The previous post by prissy is in reference to that group which has a meeting scheduled for July 24th. I think they have a picnic planned for August and that would be a great place to meet a few faces. I am only a hop skip and jump from Waynesboro so welcome to the neighborhood as well :)

Thanks Joe     Getting old Joe need glasses now  lol  

New back treatments are incredible.  When I got off the surgical table felt the pressure had gone down.   On the mend and getting better everyday.      Tens unit has helped too  I do not take narcotics.  

Hey everyone, hope someone can provide me with some information about  post-op support groups.

I am almost 7 years post-op and still attend support groups at least 2x a month. I am moving to Waynesboro, VA in a couple weeks and was hoping to find a group in the area. I figure it would probably be at UVA and I am not opposed to driving to Charlottesville to attend.

Any input, schedules, locations for me? Look forward to hearing from someone soon.

Thanks,
Bob