Testimonials
Testimonials
Amber
Raleigh, NC
"I began slowly noticing hip pain, which I felt just had to go away with more activity – or so I thought. When the pain slowly moved into my upper thigh, knee and then began tingling in my foot, I knew this wasn’t something that was going to get better. After nine months of trying to ignore it, I finally decided to visit my general practitioner. He ordered X-Rays and when nothing looked remiss, he prescribed physical therapy sessions. The therapist was optimistic that I would see improvement after two weeks. When that was not the case, he sent me to a spine specialist.
Three spinal injections and several months later, I was miserable. Every day activities, which were once accomplished with ease, such as shopping for groceries, were now painful tasks that required advanced planning. I was always making sure that I had a place to sit down before I went anywhere.
The spine specialist recommended me to Triangle Spine. It was apparent that Dr. Lestini was a caring, excellent doctor from the first time I met him. He took time to explain my condition and my options. I chose surgery because I wanted a permanent solution to the pain.
Because Dr. Lestini is a man of the Lord, I knew I was in the best hands possible. He prayed with us beforehand and then explained the surgery to my parents and husband. They felt totally at ease with everything before I was even wheeled into the operating room.
The recovery went fast. The first few days were a bit tough but they went by so quickly that I was home and resting in my own bed in no time. The original pain was eliminated immediately. The incision and muscular pain resulting from the surgery were all but gone within four weeks.
Three months post-surgery and I feel like a new person with a new lease on life. I am working full-time five days a week, am walking and doing physical therapy exercises several times a week, and staying on the go throughout the weekends. Best of all, the increased activity has led to weight loss and a normal blood pressure!"
