Surgery

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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Ive got some stuff prepared and also my husband is talking time off the first 3 days because the doctor said I might have difficulty getting up by myself to do the walking.

    Awesome! Again, all the best tomorrow.
  • Trina2040
    Trina2040 Posts: 214 Member
    My husband is 6 months out of spinal surgery (L4-5, S1). He was in constant pain from bulging discs that had deteriorated so much that the surgeon had to pick out the pieces. He could barely get out of bed let alone stand and walk without a cane and then a walker; a wheelchair was next on the horizon.

    Post surgery and release from the hospital offered immediate relief from the back pain. He's improved so much that he's normal again. Seriously, the surgery was a life saver for him. His surgeon advised that there would be continued improvement for up to a year. He just had his 6 month followup and his spine is fusing beautifully. He was very anxious before surgery but it's the best thing he ever did. Hang in there.

    Best wishes on your surgery and recovery.
  • r0ck3rgirl
    r0ck3rgirl Posts: 67 Member
    Thank you all so much for taking time to respond to a very very nervous lady.
  • Trina2040
    Trina2040 Posts: 214 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Thank you all so much for taking time to respond to a very very nervous lady.

    Please update us post surgery to let us know how you're doing.
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    The surgery is tomorrow and I have anxieties. Going to see if going to see venom is a good distraction then spend the day cleaning house. Anyone else have an idea how to distract from the anxiety?

    Good luck @r0ck3rgirl
  • r0ck3rgirl
    r0ck3rgirl Posts: 67 Member
    Trina2040 wrote: »
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Thank you all so much for taking time to respond to a very very nervous lady.

    Please update us post surgery to let us know how you're doing.

    Oh of course I will post as soon as I'm able to update ya'll. I wouldn't leave you wondering.
  • ruffneckred
    ruffneckred Posts: 69 Member
    Hope you are well, this has been a very educating and inspiring thread. You have big challenges and hopefully MFP can help you through them. Have a great day.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,225 Member
    Just in to send well-wishes: Good outcome, speedy recovery!
  • RAinWA
    RAinWA Posts: 1,980 Member
    Best wishes for you this morning!
  • Trina2040
    Trina2040 Posts: 214 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Hey ya'll! Surgery went smooth. Woke up a couple hours ago. It seems they had to remove more bone than anticipated but it went smoothly and so far so good. Thank you all for your answers to my many questions it really helped ease my anxieties leading up to this.

    Girl, you're a rock star! Now get yourself strong; rest and recover because you've earned it.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Oh and it turns out I lost 12lbs from my last dr weigh in. That's very good.

    Fantastic! Glad to hear all went well. I was just thinking about you.
    Happy healing!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    Hey ya'll! Surgery went smooth. Woke up a couple hours ago. It seems they had to remove more bone than anticipated but it went smoothly and so far so good. Thank you all for your answers to my many questions it really helped ease my anxieties leading up to this.

    Great update! Thank you. Best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery.
  • r0ck3rgirl
    r0ck3rgirl Posts: 67 Member
    Just a quick hello, the first 4 days after surgery were very rough. I couldn't hold down any food or meds so I had chicken broth and veg broth and I walked 5 min every hour or 2. Yesterday I was able to take a little medicine and was up to walking 10 minutes every 2 hours without too much pain. Walking is the only thing I'm allowed to do but it seems to be getting easier fast. Have stayed off the scale because I can tell I have swelling.
  • r0ck3rgirl
    r0ck3rgirl Posts: 67 Member
    I may go for a bit of comfort food today now that I can eat. I'm not actually worried about calories at all at the moment. I am more worried about food that will soak up some medicine. Like rice.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    r0ck3rgirl wrote: »
    I may go for a bit of comfort food today now that I can eat. I'm not actually worried about calories at all at the moment. I am more worried about food that will soak up some medicine. Like rice.

    The first 3 or 4 days are usually the worst. You should start feeling a bit better each day. Are you home now? Rice, dry toast, lean meats, potatoes, eggs, applesauce, and broths should all be pretty gentle on your stomach and help with med absorption. Great to hear that you're getting up and moving around. It's so important. Thanks for updating us!

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