sacroiliac fusion last year had failed

Hi all

I haven't opted in some time. I lurk in the background and do reply to some.

Anyway, where am I? For a long time I thought that my last sacroiliac fusion last year had failed, I was in so much pain. That was my third SI fusion, a repeat of the first because it failed. Anyway after months of pain and lots of bed rest I've found out I have another herniated disc, and it's slipped forward. I'm seeing my pain consultant on Friday, my surgeon has spoken to him and he is going to do a medial branch block. So hoping it works as I can't have any more surgery just now. Last year was too much and I'm still recovering. I have a great physiotherapist who has never given up on me.

I had to cancel a holiday because I just wasn't fit enough to go. I was so down. However good news came in the form of my daughters engagement. She's my only one and we are over the moon, we love her fiancé to bits! The wedding is set for this time next year. It's given me such a boost, something to really work towards. I'm not expecting miracles but just having a goal will hopefully give me the boost I need to work even harder in physiotherapy. I need a knee replacement but I'd like to hold off on that too, I've a lot to do in the coming year, don't need any down time.

It's amazing how some happy good news lifts your spirits. I was feeling low because my friend, an American girl who moved to Scotland with her Australian husband, is moving. They're off to Norway and I'm going to miss them so much. I moved to this area ten years ago and because of all my medical issues I've never really managed to get out and meet friends. She is my only friend in the town I live in. She has two little girls who I adore. I'm now trying to think that Norway is only a little over an hour by plane from here, and we will visit. I was feeling so down about things but I have some hope now.

I do keep up with how you all are. Take care all my HW friends, without realizing it you've helped me through some hard times!

Jane