My DDH and turn of events

2:45 am. Awake again. Lots of events since my last post.

Last week I went with my DDH to neurosurgeon consult on a surgical pain relief solution for his back. Here are the facts:

• Degenerative disc disease, diabetes, venous stasis ulcers on his legs
• ALIF disc fusion surgery can reduce pain level from 9-10 to a 2-3 with 90% success rate
• Vascular surgeon can determine what needs to happen (weight loss) in order to make the incision in the belly for the neurosurgeon to do the ALIF
• Information on ALIF including a video website were given
• Venous stasis ulcers must be clear
• It was suggested that bariatric surgery might be part of the solution
• Referrals to vascular surgeon, weight loss clinic were provided

No further discussion of this has taken place.