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Posted 4/30/2014 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all! I got home from the hospital this morning...been resting on the couch...going to head in for a nap shortly. I didn't sleep at all last night...I just can't sleep there! I was up every hour on the hour, and in the bathroom at midnight washing up and trying to get some of the betadine off me...Finally got up at 4am and gave up on trying to sleep. Surgery went well, no complications. It took 2.5 hours and than another 2 in the recovery room. The doc said he also took out a bunch of bone spurs, and they didn't find alot of arthritis up top that the herniated disc was the most severe. I have to wear the neck brace for 6 weeks, no driving for 3 weeks. My follow up appt is on the 12th of May...day after Mother's day...which that will be a sad day this year around here. But now I can finally start to relax and not worry about anything and start my long road to recovery between this and losing my mom. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! <3
Posted 4/30/2014 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
Cinfull glad to hear the surgery went well & that you are home. Please take good care of yourself & follow the drs post op instructions to the letter, that is so crucial to your recovery. Be kind to yourself & try to not let your pain escalate before taking any pain meds. Its easier to keep it under control that way.

Take all the time you need to mourn the loss of your mom. Everyone has their way of mourning a loss. Try to think of the good memories that will help you.

Take care.
Posted 4/30/2014 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the update. You're still in my prayers.
Posted 4/30/2014 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
So pleased the surgery went well.

Please take extra special care of yourself, hugs....
Posted 4/30/2014 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
Glad the surgery went well and that you're back at home now. Well, ok, let the healing begin!!

Take it slow, ask for help when you need it, and be good to yourself!

I know it won't be easy, just take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time. Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace, handle yourself with care and let yourself feel. Do what is right for your recovery, to help meet your needs. And as Susie said, focus on the good memories.

Let us know how you're doing and if there's anything we can do. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted 5/1/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
cinfullangel I can't tell you how happy I am that you are OK. You have been through so much, now please just do as your surgeon says and no matter how good you may feel some days, please refrain from over doing it! It will always come back and bite you if you do! You don't need any set backs now! Now is the time to heal, both your body and mind and soul! Mourn, grieve and heal, be kind and gentle with yourself and you will make it through all this and be OK!

I will still keep you in my prayers, Good Luck to YOU!

White Beard
P.S. I just about forgot to ask you, since your surgery how is your pain in your arm and hand? Is it better? Did the surgery take care of it? Keep us all informed of your progress.

Post Edited (White Beard) : 4/30/2014 10:07:30 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/1/2014 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Cinfullangel
Glad to hear your surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery. Rest will be your best medicine. Good luck with the collar for 6 weeks. Hopefully you are in a cool climate.

Did your pain go away and did you get some strength back? Follow the post-op instructions. If you don't, you will pay a painful price.

Good luck and be well.

Texas122
Posted 5/1/2014 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have no pain at all that I was having before the surgery...the only pain I have now is from the incision, it's a 6 inch incision across the front of my neck and it's still hard to swallow, but other than that I'm ok. Don't really know about strength yet as I can't lift anything more than 10lbs...which they told me was like a gallon of milk. So will be awhile yet before I know.
Posted 5/2/2014 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Yea, swallowing solid food is a challenge. I am three months post-op and still can't handle solids without a jug of water close by. I have come to really appreciate soup, mashed potatoes and mini-pasta. I should have bought Progesso stock before surgery.

I had a very weak hand-shake prior to surgery, but better afterwards.

Hope you mend quickly

Texas122
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