3 level acdf scheduled finally

Hi lila w I am glad that you got the surgery scheduled, now during the time you have before the surgery, it is natural to have fears about it, but please don't do the "what if" mind games! That will accomplish nothing for you, but give you grief and make the wait that much more difficult! Think positive that the surgery will help you and how much better you will be after it is all done! Sure your recovery period will be tough, they always are, but you will get through that, and do fine! We are all here for you and you definitely have our support, and also our prayers!

Keep us informed of your progress, and just be gentle with your self and don't overdue it or do anything to make things any worse before your surgery!

Good Luck to YOU!

White Beard

Thanks all.... I am keeping hope alive that I WILL start to feel better after this surgery.

If I can live through a SLAP repair to my dominant arm, while breastfeeding a 1 month old (and wearing an isolation sling for 6 weeks lol) , I can get through this too.... :)

Just so glad that we are getting this show on the road!!! Let's get 'er done. :)

Hi Abilene!!
Thanks for remembering!! :)

I've been so absent here lately, because I am taking everyones advice and getting seriously prepared!!! I wrote a To Do list and put it on the fridge, of all things that need to be done prior to. I have slowly, one day at a time.... Been doing things like, organizing closets and winter clothes, donations to goodwill, winterizing our yard and chicken coops (well that was a chore for my hubby this year...lol he has his own list I made....hehe), cleaning kitchen cupboards etc.

I also picked up some items... Bendy straws!!!!! A rolling side table for the recliner (I picked it up from my local lions club on loan...pretty handy, because I hated to spend the money on one. I'll return it when I no longer need it), a grabber tool....lol, a shower chair (my hair is long so I know that will help me) and a Bluetooth headset....

I also started a new hobby.... Knitting!!! I figured it will help keep my hands busy and mobile (they are cramping and spastic) as well as make me feel semi productive , when I am down and out....

We just returned from our cabin trip. It was lovely and QUIET!! haha. We almost didn't know how to handle not having ANYTHING on out agenda :) made me miss my kids...lol. also gave me time to reflect and prepare. All in all I highly recommend a weekend getaway to anyone pre-op. It gave me some much needed peace and quiet. We had a beautiful little cabin up in the woods and were so far out, that we didn't even have cell phone service.... :) we had to drive into town to call and check on the kids. It was really nice to spend some time with my husband. We so rarely get out, or have any time to ourselves (other than after the kids go to bed, and we are exhausted by the day...haha). Time to reconnect and remember why we love each other....

I know it's irrational, but I can't help but think about the possibilities of this surgery. It seems a morbid thought, but I wanted that time with him....just in case. Crazy or normal???? Lol.
I will be sure to keep everyone posted..... Hope everyone is having a pain free (as possible) day :)
Lila

Post Edited (lila w) : 11/7/2014 10:24:47 AM (GMT-7)

Hello!! It's been awhile since I came to the forum!

I am actually about 2 1/2 weeks post op. The surgery ended up being rescheduled!! Of course!! I used the extra time wisely though, and I was able to get all the things I wanted to accomplish before the surgery.... done. :)

I just had my first follow up with my surgeon yesterday. The x rays look good. They placed 3 plates and 8 screws.

I also decided to have allergy testing done prior to the surgery, because my maternal aunt had an allergic reaction to an implant. The testing came back normal.

I am going to post under new topic about my experience and recovery.

Got er done.... Now THINKING FUSION!!!! :)

THANK YOU for everyones support!!

Lila