Hi All,
Not sure if you remember me, but I had my Spinal Fusion surgery Friday, September 22nd. I'm home now. My Drs. sent me home on the Wednesday after surgery. I was scared that I was not ready. The first few days were a blur - morophine and diloted (spelling?) were my friends. After the first few days of IV drugs, I was switched over to pills - I was on Vicodin and it wasn't working for me. They eventually settled on Percoset and Valium - working wonders.
As far as pain goes, I'm sore - as I expected to be but every day is dramatically better. I've got great support at home - between my parents, husband, brother and friends, I'm entertained all day long.
I do have some questions for some of you others that are post op - I'm not really sure how long I should be on this medication - as they gave me instructions while I was not really coherent. I'm trying to wean myself off the valium, but it's a great muscle relaxer. I do have some pain in my upper shoulders when I twist and turn during the night - but I have a feeling that may be normal. Another pain (more like numbness) I feel is in my lower hips - the part of your butt that touches chairs - is this normal?
I'm not sure that this is all making sense since I'm still under the influence of drugs, but any replies/responses would be appreciated. For those of you heading this way - I wish you all luck.
Nickie
Fused 9/22/06 T5-L4
Cinicnnnati Spine Institute
PS. My Drs. both said they were exceptionally pleased with my progress!! Go me!
Not sure if you remember me, but I had my Spinal Fusion surgery Friday, September 22nd. I'm home now. My Drs. sent me home on the Wednesday after surgery. I was scared that I was not ready. The first few days were a blur - morophine and diloted (spelling?) were my friends. After the first few days of IV drugs, I was switched over to pills - I was on Vicodin and it wasn't working for me. They eventually settled on Percoset and Valium - working wonders.
As far as pain goes, I'm sore - as I expected to be but every day is dramatically better. I've got great support at home - between my parents, husband, brother and friends, I'm entertained all day long.
I do have some questions for some of you others that are post op - I'm not really sure how long I should be on this medication - as they gave me instructions while I was not really coherent. I'm trying to wean myself off the valium, but it's a great muscle relaxer. I do have some pain in my upper shoulders when I twist and turn during the night - but I have a feeling that may be normal. Another pain (more like numbness) I feel is in my lower hips - the part of your butt that touches chairs - is this normal?
I'm not sure that this is all making sense since I'm still under the influence of drugs, but any replies/responses would be appreciated. For those of you heading this way - I wish you all luck.
Nickie
Fused 9/22/06 T5-L4
Cinicnnnati Spine Institute
PS. My Drs. both said they were exceptionally pleased with my progress!! Go me!
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