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Posted 6/5/2015 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes. I am ready to go June 10th.
Heaven forbid something else prevents it from happening. I have been dealing with this pain since end of Jan. I want to start recuperating.
Wishing everyone pain free days ahead.
Posted 6/6/2015 5:31 AM (GMT 0)
We will be with you that day pushing many healing thoughts and prayers.
Posted 6/6/2015 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Vickie
Posted 6/6/2015 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Vernita sure hope things go off without a hitch for your surgery. Many prayers will be said for you on the 10th.

Take care.
Posted 6/6/2015 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to all.
Posted 6/8/2015 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Prayers for peace and rest before your surgery. We're excited/nervous right along with you. This is big stuff but so much more realistic than what was originally scheduled! So we are expecting the best possible results for you. Looking forward to your news, whenever you can.
Posted 6/8/2015 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Abilene. I will be back as soon as possible to update.
Posted 6/10/2015 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thoughts and prayers with Vernita on her surgery day. As the title of this thread says, she is Prepared for surgery. That's very good. Now I pray she is prepared for recovery!
Posted 6/10/2015 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Just expect a long recovery time, don't push your recovery and have plans for meals...you'll need lots of down time, have magazines ready and take it easy. Do you hqave your medications within easy reach? plan for that...
Many many well wishes and prayers for a good recovery, again don't rush your recovery time, use that time and heal...Do you have physical therapy lined up, then maybe ask about that....
Prayers many of them...
Posted 6/11/2015 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you....
Posted 6/11/2015 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you to everyone. I am back, and feel amazing all ready.
Surgery was 7:30 am yesterday. Out of surgery at 10:00 am. Had a liquid lunch at noon, brought on the vomiting for 3 hours. Even though during surgery they gave me pepcid, zofran and reglan. Finally got Phenergan and instant relief. At 10 pm last night took first percocet with Tylenol 5/325. Radiating nerve pain is gone. Have sore trachea, and muscles ache and spasms. But really not to bad. Swallowing is the most uncomfortable.
They did keep me overnight, just got home at 10:30 am today.
Now it's relax and be cautious. Can't believe the amount of dermabond glue on the outside of scar. Plus incision is about 4 inches long compared to my first one being about 2 inches. Looks don't mean much compared to relief.
Road to recovery now.
Blessings to all chronic pain sufferers.
Posted 6/11/2015 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, so happy to read things are going well except for the vomiting issue. Remember, take your pain meds on a schedule in the beginning so that the pain does not escalate & get out of control. Its easier to keep it under control rather than letting it get out of hand. Do the same with the muscle relaxers which I hope you have on hand. If not call the nurse at the surgeons office & ask for some to be called on because muscle spasms will cause an enormous amount of pain after surgery. Keep the ice packs on hand too & rest, lots of it. Slow & easy for now.
Posted 6/11/2015 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Susie. I am waiting for the doctors office to get back from lunch, have to schedule my post op appointment in 2 weeks, and will ask about muscle relaxants. He told me to only take percocet for 6 days, thenot the name brand Motrin. Something in the Motrin prevents bone from fusing, which he doesn't want this implant to do. Range of motion is the benefit of this ProDisc C implant. It is a ball and socket disc replacement.
Have used my frozen bag of peas once since I got home. Will get out the frozen lima beans next. LOL.
Still have 2 scopolamine patches behind my ears until tomorrow.
I am happily surprised about the comfort I have already received from this.
about to take a nap.
Wishing pain free and comfortable days ahead for all.
Posted 6/11/2015 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
I'm also happily surprised about your level of comfort and being back here already!! I strongly suggest you keep those peas and beans rotating all the time to avoid a lot of swelling even if you don't always feel it. Nap all you can and take it very easy. Just remember when you feel so much better it is too easy to overdo. I am thrilled to hear you have so much relief...you deserved it!!
Posted 6/11/2015 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Excellent tip about the frozen veggies they make wonderful ie packs, lol. Corn is also another one that makes a good ice pack. I just cannot imagine the dr not rxing a muscle relaxer because of the work you had done. Your dr is really being conservative about the pain meds so if you run into trouble once he says no more, please do not try to suck it up & tough it out as that will interfere with the healing process believe it or not, call him if needed. NSAIDS do interfere with the fusion process.

Take care.
Posted 6/11/2015 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and thanks Susie and Abilene.
Yep, rotating those veggies. So much easier than ice cubes melting in a bag then being a large ice lump. I have a good supply of them.
Guess he forgot the muscle relaxer. The office is calling it in for me.
Everyone deserves to get relief from their pain.
I am also surprised how I feel right now. Glad I waited for neuro, no regrets. Even though it took longer.
I am nodding off quite a bit. So back to try again for a nap. Got in there earlier and just could not get comfortable enough plus my dog Pearl is wanting to get as close to my head as she can. She is the nurse.
Posted 6/11/2015 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you already are experiencing relief! Praying things continue to go well for you!
Posted 6/12/2015 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks pitmom. I did take a nap, but muscles are stiff now.
Using my frozen veggies. I will talk to you later.
Posted 6/12/2015 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear that things are going well, and I hope they continue to do so. I know others have said it, but please take the pain meds as scheduled these next few days. Even if you feel like doing backhand springs or cartwheels(which is what we all do when feeling awesome), take the meds and let others take care of you.

Keep us posted and I hope you are able to get some rest.
Posted 6/12/2015 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'm thrilled you did so well, Vernita! Continue the meds as directed, and take lots of naps. Glad you got that recliner, and I'll bet little Pearl will be right there to snuggle up to you. :-)

The frozen veggies are a great idea. I used the soft pads you put in the freezer; I have three, and would just switch them out as needed. Since I'm now seven weeks post-op, I haven't had the need to use them for the last couple of weeks.

Keep up the good work healing and also keep us posted.

Hugs!
Posted 6/12/2015 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Rocky and Nancy. Really hurting today. Especially when I get up from napping. I do know that each day will be a little better.
Taking meds on time, using my frozen veggies.
My neighbors and friends are checking on me, and Pearl is my best companion, she is pressed up against me everywhere that I am. I figured she would be trying to check out the incision, she gave it one little sniff and that was all.
I get to shower tonight, so hope I can get all the adhesive goo off my arms from the IV site's and where the ekg pads were at. It will take some time for the skin glue on the incision to come off by itself. Which that stuff is great, keeps any bugs from causing an infection.
So 48 hours post op, I am progressing well, I think.
Take care everyone.
Glad I got the big man recliner, plenty of room for Pearl and I.
Posted 6/13/2015 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
Glad things are going well for you Vernita! Just take care of yourself and don't over do it, (it is easy to do when your feeling better, but it will always come back and bite you later!) so just be gentle with yourself and take it easy and heal! Let Pearl take care of you! smile! I have a king Charles cavalier spaniel named Pumpkin that shares my big recliner! She was a great help to me when I had my knee replacement last December. ( even when they don't do anything!) Anyway just take care of yourself and let your body heal!

Good luck to you and I hope you continue to do well!

White Beard
Posted 6/13/2015 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks WB.
I have been moving slower today. Sleeping almost all night had my shoulders stiffened up. Was better as the day has moved on.
Pearl is very content to just lay up against me. And I am happy I have her.
I have taken dog breed tests, they always tell me my best match is the King Charles like you have. I have only ever seen 1 in person. Cuties.
I hope you are continuing to do well.
Posted 6/13/2015 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
Vernita they are great companions! My Pumpkin is my buddy! They are great dogs and I guess cute is a good description for them! They do shed allot and require allot of brushing, but they are gentle! and are bred to be gentle so they make a great lap dog!

Anyway just take it easy and be good to yourself! Think Healing! and remember we are all here for you!

White Beard
Posted 6/13/2015 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Vernita, for a while your days will vary from good to not so good, but do not let that discourage you, that is normal at first after surgery. The days that you don't feel so great just be extra kind to yourself!!!
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