Home Tomorrow

[dawney]

I am so excited to be going home tomorrow. I feel that I have been away for ever. I have my ruby slippers on There's no place like home. Words can't describe how good it will be. Therapy has been going well I actually took a shower by myself today. Needed someone to dry my legs bu still a big accomplishment. I did a whole flight of steps with a cane. Practiced getting in and out of the car. Everyones suggestion of using a trash bag to help slide in....right on the money. I had a pretty big day today so I am hoping to get a good night sleep. I have to stay awake for season premiere of supernatural. My biggest discomfort is still in the front from that incision. Even this early in the healing process I can honestly say that I have no regrets.

[lelc2002@yahoo]

congrats Dawn--
it was the best feeling to come home from the rehab!! Enjoy the comforts of home! The 'big' front/side incision hurts for quite a while...for me, mine went up to under my left underarm & that was extremely tender for weeks.... :eek:
http://lynnebackattack.blogspot.com
fusion T-11 to L-5/Dr. Boachie/Kim@HSS in NYCity
thorocolumbar curve of 95% corrected in the 50's

[BrianB]

Dawn,

I'm so glad that you're on your way home tomorrow. You must be very excited. And it's incredibly comforting to know that even this early you have no regrets. Especially since it seems like you had a pretty major double surgery. That helps make me feel a bit better about my own. I hope your first day home is a wonderful one!

[dawney]

Can't sleep cause I am so excited. Lynne hang in because you have been an inspiration. I was lucky because they didn't have to take a rib but my front incision is the most tender. It is almost time for meds so I hope I can sleep. My biggest concern is my big puppy. He is 100 lbs and a mommas boy. He is a Rottie and they are supposed to be very intuitive breeds so I hope he will be under control. Talk to you all soon

[dawney]

Not going home until 4 so it is going to be a looooong afternoon. This forum has been such a blessing. It has been a long time in the hospital, longer than originally anticipated but I am just so grateful that the pain down my right leg is gone. My front incision is the sorest part right now but that is improving. Love you all.

[JamieAnn]

Best of luck Dawn for a great recovery once you are home. I can only imagine how anxious you are to get out of there! Keep us posted on your recovery.

~Jamie :o

[Singer]

Way to go Dawn!! Keep up the good work and enjoy walking on that pain-free leg!!

[Shari]

Hi Dawn,

Welcome home!!! :) It's great to hear that you're doing so well!!!

I had the same fears about my dogs. My biggest fear was that they would be so happy to see me that they would hurt me in their exictement. One being a Newfoundland and the other an American Eskimo, both mommy's boys. I found it true that they were both very aware that there was something wrong with me. But I was still cautious.

Again Welcome Home!!!
Shari

[macky]

Oh Dawn welcome home. I am so very glad that it is all over for you. I reckon your rottie will just sense that mummy is sick and he will be careful with you. My little ummmm big one does, and he is a cross between a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a staffordshire terrier. Animals are so sensitive.

It has been so good to get a running commentory about how you have been going. I really and truly wish you good, happy ,welcome home times.

Macky

[dawney]

Sorry I havent posted lately. Bi adjustment coming home. Biggest problem is that I cant find anywhere comfy during the day. I also cry at the drop of the hat. I am still so glad to be home. Pain is still pretty bad from time to time but I am trying to stay positive in between my crying outburst. On a funny note the bed I am most comfortable in is my sons and I never allowed him to have a tv in his romm. Well I am going back to bed will write more when I am up to it. Also puppy has been doing pretty well

[makaylasmom]

Dawney,

Try not to get discouraged, I too cried at a drop of the hat. I think its all the pain meds.. it will go away. Remember to rest alot. I bet it feels good to be home!! You are doing so great, and to be able to get on a computer so soon!!! Take care of yourself!

[Shari]

Hi Dawn,

Just know that we are all thinking about you, and you post when you feel up too it. Our dogs always seem to have a sense about our present diabilties. I think even more so than the people around us!!! I could tell some incrediable stories regarding my loving dogs behavior after my surgery.

I too had a comfort issues!!! Don't give up, fight for what you want to make you comfortable, it's important!!! And never feel guilty for needing a box of tissues. There were times that I cried for hours at a time for no apparent reason to anyone but me!!! Not that I actually knew the reason, it just happened.

Just trying to let you know that you are not alone!!!!

Shari

[bbest]

Dawn -

I am so happy for you. You have accomplished so much and have come so far. I hope the rest of your time there flies by.

Take care of you.

[bbest]

O.K. I'm a dork. I see you are already home. I have been away from the forum for a little while and am trying to catch up on what I've missed.

[berta@aloha.net]

Hi Dawney,
You've probably already said this somewhere, but can you tell me how far from home you were to have your surgery and what kind of rehab you were in and for how long before you got to go home? I'll be far from home and will have to deal with the same thing, so I'm trying to plan. Did your insurance cover the rehab too?
How's being home now? Hope all is doing good for you. Time really heals, so be patient and take it easy! I had open heart (mital valve repair) a year and a half ago, and it's so amazing how time goes by and with it the pain and discomfort.
Hope to hear, berta

[dawney]

I was in the hospital longer than anticipated. My insurance company tried not to cover rehab, but we contested and won. Make sure that you have someone to speak on your behalf because you will not be in any condition to. My best friend is like a pitbull, the day after the insurance co denied me rehab I was on the way to one. I was in rehab for a week and came home last Fri. I havent posted as much as I would like but it is a bifg transition coming home. I must brag today, I walked around the block with my walker and later on walked up and dow my street. I actually go to talk to some neighbors. I must honestly say today has bee my best day since surgery.

[Shari]

Hi Dawn,

Good for you!!! Keep up your positive attitude. You're doing great!!! Just take it one day at a time. You'll have good days and bad days, but you're a wonderful and strong person with an awe inspiring partner at your side.

You mentioned in another post how Eric was taken aback by the support on this forum. Please let him know how much we were taken aback by his support and love for you!!! :)

Shari

[Cakedec]

Glad to hear that you are out and about with your walker. It helps to see and talk to people.

Glad to hear that you got the insurance to cover rehab.

Just don't try to do too much! Do you know what your correction was to yet?

Deb
age 47
posterior surgery 7/24/06
for S curve T70,L76
30 degrees correction
DON'T WAIT TO GET STRAIGHT!!!

[dawney]

I go to see my surgeon on the 10th but he said he thinkks he got it down to about 25. I f this is the case I will be thrilled. One of my coworkers came to see me in rehab and we were about the same size and she said that I definitely looked taller. I am just so happy that my leg pain is gone and all the pain that I feel in my torso area seems to be of the healing kind. The best way I can describe that pain is extreme stiffness.

[lelc2002@yahoo]

Dawn---you sound great! I felt wonderful walking for the first time down my street! I makes you so happy to get out & see your neighbors...even better when they notice your height difference/hump gone!!! keep up the good work! :)
Lynne
surgery Aug 1st 2006--Dr. Boachie/Dr. Kim@ HSS in NYCity
fused T-11 to L-5/thorocolumbar curve 95 initially..reduced in the 50's & no hump!!!
http://lynnebackattack.blogspot.com