post op again (not what ya think)

[calico]

so I am post op again, yesterday I had my second surgery in 1 year, and got 4 disc's in my lower back removed as well as several broken bone fragments and part of my vertebrae.      I'd rather have had SRS again, this crap sucks.

[LordKAT]

Ye , it does. Did they end up fusing some vertabrae?

[calico]

not yet, eventually its going to happen but we are going to see if I can recover and be ok for a lil while longer, my dr didn't like the idea of surgery like this on someone my age he wanted to perform this procedure before I had srs but well... he didn't know I was pro-op then and I deemed it far more important than this current surgery I had. also didn't feel like explaining myself either. I was going to wait but just got to bad..... , and well I was lucky my vacation came up  now im trying to fig out how to make it to the bathroom :/

2 weeks in bed than 4 more weeks to see if I am healing as planed (if not it will be fusion time) than 2 more and back to work. best case scenario 8 weeks worst cast 16-32 if I have  the fusion:(

[Donna Elvira]

Really feel for you Calico , what a year! I'm sure you're in good hands and just  hope  that things work out as well as possible under the circumstances.
Warmest best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Donna

[calico]

thank you donna, 

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

I would not let anyone touch my back.  I have heard too many horror stories.

[LordKAT]

Ouch! I'm sending healing thoughts your way. It sounds like a painful waiting game for you at the moment.

[calico]

Thanks everyone, yea its definitely not fun, I have an ice machine that pumps cold water to and from a pad that lays on my back to reduce swelling not to mention 2 different narcotics for pain.....and now just recently I have developed a tooth ache  hopefully all will go well and we wont have to go back in to the operating room to do a fusion at 6 weeks.

[JLT1]

so I am post op again, yesterday I had my second surgery in 1 year, and got 4 disc's in my lower back removed as well as several broken bone fragments and part of my vertebrae.      I'd rather have had SRS again, this crap sucks.

Hugs girl.  Big hugs!

I have been there, done that (L5-S1 was on the bottom, car accident).  Still, no disc fusion but a big scar on my back.  You can do it!  Hang in there.

In this strange way, you have helped me.  I have been terrified of SRS.  Now, I feel I can handle it.  Thank You.  (Tiny bit of good???)

Let me know if I can help on the recovery.


Hugs,

Jen

[Joules]

Hugs calico, you are still one of my faves here.  I hope it all turns out well for you.  I have struggled with a lot of my own back difficulties, but mine are nothing compared to yours.

[calico]

Hugs girl.  Big hugs!


Let me know if I can help on the recovery.


Hugs,

Jen

I appreciate that so much "big hugs back" 

That's does makes me a happy knowing I can still give encouragement even though its a different type of ordeal   

I have quite a few medical issues and some might of said I should of addressed them first but I looked at it in the way of which one I was suffering the worse from and well that was why I had srs first.
I had hoped this disease I have would have held out just a lil bit longer but it didn't  but I hope they don't have to go back in and do the fusion at least not yet anyway, dr said eventually it will have to happen but I would rather it not be sooner than later.

Hugs calico, you are still one of my faves here.  I hope it all turns out well for you.  .

Thanks Joules I appreciate that so much!! 

I really do appreciate everyone's comments and cheers of support  it means a lot to me especially with it seeming bleek and making me feel down atm 

I'm not going to lie I have cried so much, and I almost gave up in late april/early may,and even with the pain I have I continue to "hang in there"  and I hope for those out there that think its so bad and are ready to throw in the towel and take the permanent solution out.To see this as encouragement and that there is still hope. Thank you everyone for the continued support and well wish's I love all of you     

[calico]

And in a recent bad term of events I am back in the hospital after a 911 call and trip to the er last night as of right now I don't know what is going to happen however I may be going back in for surgery after some test results and visiting with the dr.  Not a good start to the new year im going to pm you jen (jlt1) if you dont mind my number,addy,and hospital and room so if anyone here wishs to pass on there wishs and kind word you can act as my mediery that is if it is ok with you....  I am not gonna lie, I am scared, in pain and well depressed.. as well as a lil medicated... so   thank all for being there for me.

[JLT1]

I received Calico's personal information and where she is at.  I did not get any additional details.  I will send information so anyone can send her something if they would like, just PM me.  The fact that she has had multiple surgeries in the past and is now frightened bothers me.

Fear hugs,

Jen

[LordKAT]

Having been through some ER trips that turned surgery, I feel for her. I remain hopeful that she will be OK.

[mrs izzy]

And in a recent bad term of events I am back in the hospital after a 911 call and trip to the er last night as of right now I don't know what is going to happen however I may be going back in for surgery after some test results and visiting with the dr.  Not a good start to the new year im going to pm you jen (jlt1) if you dont mind my number,addy,and hospital and room so if anyone here wishs to pass on there wishs and kind word you can act as my mediery that is if it is ok with you....  I am not gonna lie, I am scared, in pain and well depressed.. as well as a lil medicated... so   thank all for being there for me.

Wish you well and a speedy recovery.

Hugs
Isabell

[Donna Elvira]

I received Calico's personal information and where she is at.  I did not get any additional details.  I will send information so anyone can send her something if they would like, just PM me.  The fact that she has had multiple surgeries in the past and is now frightened bothers me.

Fear hugs,

Jen

Hi Jen
Please let her know we are thinking of her very much and send her our  our very best for her treatment and both a speedy and successful recovery.
Hugs
Donna

[Anna++]

I spent the summer of 2007 in and out of the hospital, so I know how frustrating multiple visits in such a short time can be.  Hang in there, Calico!

[JLT1]

Well, they ran an MRI.  If that turns out OK, things are good.  However, I have not heard from her on how the MRI turned out.  I am still unsure what is wrong.  However, Calico seemed a little more optimistic but she still feels low.  She said to thank you all for your posts and concern.  I thank you as well.

Hugs,

Jen

[calico]

I figured I would get on for a sec. And let everyone what it means to have everyone there and concerned for me I am curently still in the hospital will be till minamly tomorow when the dr can go over the mris . Again thanks everyone for the support it has meant a lot to me.

[Vicky]

Late as usual, but my wishes for fast and comfortable healing need to be included in the list above.