6 days and counting to surgery. I was measured for and received my braces today, a rollator walker, compression pumps for my legs, a 3 in 1 commode (which I am wondering about), and several other...
Oh, and thank you Birder Nancy! I have looked at your posts and it seems like we had and are having similar surgeries. I appreciate all of the ideas!!...
The countdown begins tomorrow. 29 days til surgery day! I am registered at the hospital, have my pre-surgery testing set up, including my medical clearance appointment with the pulmonologist. 2 weeks...
That's awesome! It is very therapeutic for me until my neck got so bad. My rehab goal is to get back to quilting on a regular basis. i am lucky to have a hubby that is good at designing things to...
Abilene - the cruise is a quilt cruise, so a bunch of new friends who are quilters. I am so hoping I can wait until my surgeon returns. I'm trying to be super careful! Straydog - they do have a flat...
I can start PT 6 months after the surgery assuming everything goes well. Yikes. I have a 3 week long cruise planned next February so hoping I am up to it! My family already has a "walk Nonnie" plan...
Ask as many questions as you want! It's nice for someone to understand what I am talking about and their eyes not glaze over. LOL The Kyphosis apparently started after my last surgery. My current...
Thanks Abilene. All of the suggestions are great. I had a 2 level fusion in 2003 (C-4/5) that went really well. I was tossed off of a horse onto my head in 1999 with severe injuries. Basically broke...
Thank you WhiteBeard! It will be posterior. The advice about the recliner and adjustable bed is GREAT! I think I will go ahead and shop for recliners and get that in place. I had an additional CT...
Thank you so much for the welcome and the information! I have indeed had three second opinions. They are all in agreement. Which I guess is a good thing. lol Thanks for the info. I will be recovering...
I am having a 7 level fusion in May. I am looking for ideas on how to best help myself during recovery (especially the first 3 months). I have heard some scary stories (like you can't wipe your own...