Everything went very smoothly. I first of all went in to meet with Dr. Cronen to ask any final questions that I had. He said he doesn't typically put braces on anyone after surgery, but if anyone wants to request one because they'd feel safer or for whatever reason they chose, he'd be more than happy to have the person measured up for one after surgery. So I'm not sure what to do about that, part of me wants to have a brace to feel more secure, the other part of me thinks well if Dr. Cronen thinks it's safe enough without one, I'd rather feel more free without one on - so at this point really not sure what to do there.
I was told that all my test results were normal - which was great to hear. My MRI's were perfect, the only thing was there is some degeneration in my neck, and actually today in that area my neck was hurting very badly. The surgery is definitely going to be T9 to the sacrum. Dr. Cronen was again fabulous - patiently answered ALL of my questions, and was in no hurry to get to his next patient, he always gives his patients the time that the patient needs, and has a lovely manner.
Then I went on over to the main hospital and did all my pre-registration papers, then went through to have some more blood work drawn, and was told in detail about where I'll be going on the day and what to expect etc., and how to clean my back that morning, and what and when not to eat or drink before surgery.
So - all in all everything went very well. My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am on April 1st, however I've to be there at 6:30am that morning. My best friend Paula is taking me to her house the night before as she is closer to the hospital, and that way when my boys go with their dad for their wednesday afternoon visit, I will say cheerio to them at that point, and then my mum will be at the house waiting for them when they get home, and I will go on my merry way with my friend.
I'll be glad when this is all behind me, and I can move forward with my life!
I was told that all my test results were normal - which was great to hear. My MRI's were perfect, the only thing was there is some degeneration in my neck, and actually today in that area my neck was hurting very badly. The surgery is definitely going to be T9 to the sacrum. Dr. Cronen was again fabulous - patiently answered ALL of my questions, and was in no hurry to get to his next patient, he always gives his patients the time that the patient needs, and has a lovely manner.
Then I went on over to the main hospital and did all my pre-registration papers, then went through to have some more blood work drawn, and was told in detail about where I'll be going on the day and what to expect etc., and how to clean my back that morning, and what and when not to eat or drink before surgery.
So - all in all everything went very well. My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am on April 1st, however I've to be there at 6:30am that morning. My best friend Paula is taking me to her house the night before as she is closer to the hospital, and that way when my boys go with their dad for their wednesday afternoon visit, I will say cheerio to them at that point, and then my mum will be at the house waiting for them when they get home, and I will go on my merry way with my friend.
I'll be glad when this is all behind me, and I can move forward with my life!
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