Twenty years ago, I had a back fusion for spondylolisthesis with third-degree slippage on my L5, S1 spine. Although the surgery was considered a success, the chronic pain was debilitating. I went on to receive two more back surgeries, one being a laminectomy. Over the next nine years, my life changed dramatically, as travel, exercise, and daily function were excruciating. I was raising a child under five, and she feared that my death was imminent. It broke my heart to put her through that. No child should have to live with that kind of fear. At that time, the only thing they could do was prescribe powerful opiates, which were also debilitating and destructive. Nine years ago, I qualified and received a NEVRO back stimulation implant. The implant was a godsend and helped me with about 60% of my pain. With that, I was able to eliminate narcotics and use THC in the evening for chronic pain. Using THC daily also became debilitating over time. Loss of memory, loss of focus, loss of drive, isolation, rumination, and dangerously high blood pressure, not to mention the damage to my lungs. This affected my daily life, family life, and overall relationships. I reached a point where I couldn’t take the drugs or the pain and looked for other alternatives. Acupuncture didn’t come close to helping me, physical therapy wasn’t enough, Pilates and Yoga made the pain worse, and that’s when I decided to experiment with ketamine treatment. Although it was pricey for my budget, I knew my life still had meaning and value, and I would give anything to get better for myself and my family. I found Las Vegas Ketamine and had my first six treatments. I slowly felt my brain starting to change. The rumination subsided dramatically, depression lifted, and my fear and anxiety started to fade. Then I decided, after a few months of treatment, to try a pain management two-hour session. The results were remarkable. Truly remarkable. Finally, I found the relief I was fantasizing about for years. Over the last year, I’ve had two pain management sessions, and I’m able to keep up with my family when we travel around the world. Most of the time, I forget even to charge my NEVRO back stimulator because the pain has become so manageable, even months after the treatments! The amount of relief I feel is undeniable and profound. For me, it’s a miracle!
Now, I no longer use THC or any other oral drugs for pain management. I can now exercise, lift weights, and travel with relative ease. I feel like I have a new lease on life. The best part about Las Vegas Ketamine is Dr. Richard Bennett, Adam Fisher, and Sariah Fisher. What an exceptional team they are. They have embraced my brokenness and helped me to heal in ways I never thought possible. I went in looking for help with chronic pain, and after a year of ketamine therapy, I have fallen in love with the staff and have a new lease on life. Dr. Richard Bennett is my hero. He takes the time to explain what I’m going through physically and mentally and helps me feel he truly cares about my health and well-being. Las Vegas Ketamine isn’t just a business; it’s a place for healing. How do you thank a team that saves your quality of life? I am forever in their debt.