Neurosurgeon's Appointment today

Rhaevin,
I hope that you get good news at your appointment. If things go well, then you will be on your way to getting some good pain relief. I hope that it all works out well for you on Monday. I will be reading to make sure that I know what happens for you.
Is there any reason to suspect that there might be herniations at the cervical level? I think it would depend on the levels and the degree of narrowing if there is any, correct? Herniatons or narrowing at the upper levels would be more of a concern than nearer the thoracic spine, where things get much wider than at any other point in the canal.
Anyway, I will think nothing but good things for you this weekend and on Monday the 11th....I'll be reading and thank you and everyone for all of your support.
It means a lot.
Sandi

Hi Tina,

Thanks for thinking of me. I guess that I will give the neuro's office a call today and talk to him about scheduling.   After what amounts to 4 opinions, all of them being the same, it doesn't look like I am going to find anyone who will tell me what I'd like to hear.

 

I am not looking forward to this, in fact the idea scares me to death, but I am not being given a whole lot of options at this point.

How are you doing? How is your family? How are my two cyber neices? They must be getting big by now!  

How is the pain doing? Is your body finally leveling off as far as pain goes? I worry about you.

One thing I do know, is that I am taking my lap top with me to the hospital. There is no way that I am going to be without some form of communicating.

I am going to try to see how far out we can book this. I have some things that I need to take care of before I go ahead with this and it will take a bit of time to get things in order.

Thank you for thinking of me. I love you too honey......

Sandi

Tina,

Thank you, I know that you would be here if you could.......seems like we said something like that a few months ago.  

He wasn't in today, so I have a reprieve of a bit until Monday. I did leave a message for him to give me a call so I'm sure that Monday will be my day of reckoning...   If I could run, I would....LOL

 I know that I will get through this, I don't have another option but it is intimidating to know that paralysis lay on both sides of the equation, the only difference being when...

I just never thought that I would find myself here, but then again, none of us ever think that we will.

Driving! I have two now driving and it is a bit intimidating but it's really funny how one was afraid to get her license and the other couldn't wait until her birthday so that she could go right to motor vehicle..my oldest , on the other hand had her permit for a year before finally taking and failing her first road test......she took it again 5 weeks later and wasn't quite so cocky and passed.....I let her drive my van now , from time to time and you know what? It's kind of nice to have someone else available for pick ups and errands....the price she has to pay for using my car.....LOL

I was just thinking that the girls are about that age......it's amazing how fast the newborn time flies by and they become little persons in their own right. When you have time, how about some pictures? I loved those little full smile, just four tooth grins, with of course the mandatory drool.....   It's simply amazing how those faces can give you all you need to get through just about anything.

You had the strength to get through it Tina, you just needed a little help standing up straight at times. Everyone does. What you went through to bring those little girls into this world was darned hard, and at times I know that it seemed that it wasn't going to be okay, but it was and it is. Those girls are very lucky that they have the mom they do, who fought the fight of her life to keep them safe and bring them into this world. You are a brave lady, my friend.

You are a great mom, a wonderful wife and even better friend....If more parents had bothered to be the kind of parents that you and your husband are, there wouldn't be as much scary stuff in this world. Sending your kids off to help others , well , that doesn't surprise me a bit.....look at the example you have set....You should be very , very proud of yourself, your family and your kids....they sure are of you.

Love you my friend,

Sandi

Hey ladies, i saw that you were still up and i was going to jump in and chat with you. But i am too late, Probably just missed you.
I've been thinking about you Sandi and wondering what what going on......so i see you are still waiting for a date for your surgery. My prayers remain with you and remember that God is always at you side to talk to, in good times and sad times. I'll be watching for your posts.
In the meantime rest up and take it easy, try not to overdo things. Big hugs.

Big hugs for you too Tina. I sure am missing you girlie.

Suzane

Thank you Suzane,
I guess I will find out something tomorrow. My poor husband had to go to NYC for a training today, and he ate something last night that must've given him food poisoning. Poor guy. I felt so badly for him.
I will be busy this week, with getting the younger ones ready for school and all of that.....we owe the IRS 1500.00 this week.......I hate this! I wonder if I can file for an extension? Anyone know?
Anyway, it is going to be a busy week around here.......I can see it already.
Sandi

Oh my gosh, Sandi, I'm so sorry to hear about this, I sure hope the surgery will improve things for you and
I just bet your scared. I'd be very scared too...sure wish the doctors could give you
a very good outcome. Prayers and strength to you and many many well wishes that this operation will
go very very good for you. Please know your loved and cared about and if I lived
close by I'd say what do you need, as I'd do it for you...God bless...
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sandi)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Lots of Prayers, well wishes and healing hugz coming your ways
Keep us posted on this.

Thank you Chartreux,
I am just going to hope they don't paralyze me, at this point. There isn't any chance for improvement, so I will hope they can remove the lipoma, untether the cord and fix the compression of the canal. That might buy me some time before I wind up in the chair permanently......I hope, at least.
I will hopefully know a little more tomorrow after I talk to the surgeon. Should be one interesting conversation, I know.
Hugs,
Sandi

Thanks Stray! We are going to file for an extension. Too many other things going on at the moment, that right now, the last thing that I need is a 1500.00 tax bill.......even a couple of weeks would be better than this week.

Why is it that all of the big, huge bills all seem to come due at once? \And of course, my husband is away at a training, for his part time job as a Medical examiner........I wish that I were with him.

Ah, such is life I suppose.

Sandi 

 

Hi, Sandi,
I've been meaning to read your thread for a several days, and tonight finally did. I am so sorry for all you are facing, and certainly understand the reluctance you've had to proceed with another surgery. I remember when I got my second opinion for my double fusion and one local surgeon told me he wouldn't touch me, didn't think surgery would do any good, but I went to a big teaching hospital and a young hot shot surgeon told me what I wanted to hear, and that he could help. In the long run, the experienced, local surgeon was right, but I didn't want to believe him.

Your situation is much more serious, but I don't think surgeons understand the impact surgeries have on our lives, particularly your surgery, and the need for us to have some time to wrap our head around it. I think it's a way we can grab some control of so much that's uncontrollable. I know you will do what is right for you, in the way you need to do it. And I'm so glad you're getting so much support here on the board.

about the only thing I can help with is your question about an extension for taxes, since I've used that route for several years (when I was still working and had a small business, I never had things done on time!). I even know the form - it's Form 4868, and you'll probably see a link to it right on the irs.gov page. You can file it electronically if you need to, and it gives you a SIX MONTH extension on your federal taxes. However, it doesn't extend the time you have to pay, so you're supposed to send in a check for what you owe with the form. I know here in PA. if you file a federal extension, you automatically get an extension with the state and don't need to send them a separate extension form, but I don't know what your state's rules are. Always keep copies of your filed Form 4868, because you probably need to send one in when you submit your state and local returns - at least I did here. Hope this in some small way helps. Extensions are easy to file but they only extend the time you have to file your return, not make the payment, but if you don't wait too long to pay the amount of interest on your late return shouldn't be too much. A lot of times I just sent in what I could and paid the penalties and interest on the remainder when I filed the return.

I will be thinking of you and wishing you peace in your heart as you make this decision.

((((((((((Sandi))))))))

PaLady
p.s. Thank you for always thinking of me while I'm gone from the board. I probably won't be around the way I used to be, but I'll try to check in to see how things go for you.