My Update

[Flagryl]

Many of you know I've been struggling w/neck and back issues which have gotten worse since my extensive shoulder surgery 4 years ago. Degenerative disc disease [arthritis gift from my mother] and sports injuries have caught up with me. It's time to tackle the neck first.

The 2 level neck surgery to fuse C4-5 and 6-7 has been moved up and is scheduled for next Thursday, May 9. I am having a medial branch block for my lower back next Tuesday May 7 for L 3-4-5. He did 4-5-6 last time. This is in preparation for the cervical surgery because the lumbar discs 3/4/5/6 are fusing and nerves are affected. I can't lay on my back for long the way it is now and will have to in the neck brace.

I will be in the hospital for 2 nights and wear a neck brace for 6-7 weeks. Full recovery [healing] will be 6-9 months.

Huronna has graciously taken the time to share some of Joe's experiences per his cervical surgery and I am hopeful I will have good results as well. My doc has done 1,500 of these and is nationally recognized. We have a great medical community here because docs love to live here! I have issues w/pain meds [don't work or make me sick] so I have special consult today to sort that out.

Not sure when I will be around. I had to drop 3 of my AD Auction entries because I didn't think I could fill all of them, but the surgery date had been the 15th and it got moved up. But, that's good for me. Sooner the better.

[Huronna]

Seems we are all taking turns with medical issues.
You realize most of us have been together for close to 20 years now
And we aren't as young as we used to be.
I'm sure you will be well put together after this surgery. You took very good care after your last one and also have a great nurse LOL, so make good use of him.
I'll be in touch so will be able to keep people updated if you are unable to get on the computer.
We all wish you the best and send lots of prayers and hugs to you

[Anita]

Wow, lots going on there girl. I hope all gets sorted and you can heal with little or no complications. I send you healing thoughts and lots of prayers. I'll be watching for updates.

20 years....doesn't seem possible, does it? We have seen people come and seen people go, but the base camp still remains stable - thank heavens. If I couldn't come in here when I wanted I would be lost.

[Huronna]

A little present for you

[Flagryl]

That's just what the doctor ordered. Sounds great, now if only I could enjoy that wine while recovering....after I'm off the meds...Thanks Huronna. Warms my heart!

[Deleted]

Good luck on your surgery. My friend had a metal rod put in her lower back , this pass year. She seems to be doing alright with it now. Me I'm a big chicken when it comes to surgery myself. The last one I had was I had kidney stones surgery. The surgery was one day, but getting the stones out was worse then having a children again. The pain was terrible.

[Betsy (RIP)]

I'll be thinking about you Flagryl. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Be well.

[Princess Oz]

All the very best to you Flagryl!  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers ... Hugz 

  

[silk]

My very best wishes to you Flagryl. Surgery is never fun but in the end if you get relief it's worth the pain. I know.
You will be in our thoughts and will look forward to Huronna keeping us up to date.

[Roni]

Hi Flagryl, I will be praying for you and for
the doctor to have steady hands when he is with you
and most of all, I believe in prays so you have mine
until you are well again... Hurry back... I will miss you

[casey]

I'm sorry I'm reading this so late, Flagryl.
You will be in my prayers during the surgery and recovery period. Take care.

[Flagryl]

Thanks for all the well wishes. Good news, the surgery time got moved up so I'm to be there at 5:45 am tomorrow. AND, surgery assistant told me they don't use neck braces unless there are bone issues. Not getting my hopes up cause I tend to be a fooler, but shoulder doc said I had the worst arthritis he'd ever seen. He's mid 40's so there's that. Let's hope I don't have to wear neck brace, though I might feel safer. But, I guess there's better mobility and flexibility after recovery w/o brace. We'll see. Only 2 levels, 4 vertabrae so maybe I won't need one. Send me healing vibes and good throughts tomorrow.

Later gators...

[Betsy (RIP)]

Sending prayers your way Flagryl. I hope all goes well tomorrow.

[Anita]

I hope you can do without the brace also. Those things can irritate, be hot and just a pain. Prayers coming your way. Be safe and we will see you when you can come say hi.

[silk]

Thinking of you Flagryl. I hope you don't have a neck brace. ♥

[Betsy (RIP)]

Thinking of you this morning and wishing you well.

[MsKel]

Awww you take very good care of yourself Flagryl. I will be rooting for you and praying the surgery is successful and you feel so much better afterwards. I will be awaiting news as you recover, sending hugs and loves xxxx

[Huronna]

You should be all ready to go.
Can't image not needing a brace at least for some period of time, but the Doc knows what he is doing and I'm sure you will follow every direction to the letter.
Maybe John will check in to let us know how things are going.

[Kitt]

sending you love and prayers that everything will go great!

[Mary]

Hope your surgery was very successful today! I spend my morning doing pre surgery testing today. Will fill you in as it gets closer

[Huronna]

Tried calling her home to see if John was there to check On Flagryl,no answer, he is probably still at the hospital with her. Will try tomrrow

[Betsy (RIP)]

Thanks for the update Huronna.

[Suzie]

Hoping that all went according to plans and everything was successful. Send you lots of prayers and healing vibes for a quick and comfortable recovery.