My surgery blog

[swilson]

Hello All,
I have blogged my recent surgery experience in case anyone is interested or might be helpful to those with impending surgeries.

Thanks,
Simone

http://simonewsalandy.blogspot.com/

[Qikdraw]

Thats really cool!

I had to laugh at your expression in the hallway picture, it seemed to me like you really did not want to be walking, nor having your picture taken. I think we've all had that expression in the hospital. :D

Keep up the good work and keep posting!

Brad

[JenniferG]

Congrats on the 90% correction! Thanks for sharing your blog, it brought it all back! What a beautiful family you all are. Hope things are going smoothly for you now, Simone.

Jen

[Pooka1]

I love your blog!

I really appreciate the folks who blog their experience because it can give some idea of what's ahead for folks looking at surgery.

I see you used Dr. Hey. We have been discussing his blog on a few threads.

Best regards,
sharon

[wvu90]

Hi Simone,
I am glad to hear your surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery. Dr Hey is incredible and I am so glad to have found him to do my surgery. It looks like you and I had the same fusion, T5-L1, mine was a 54 degree curve. Tuesday will be 8 weeks since my surgery and I am doing really good. I had my first follow up last week with Britney and my curve is now 16 degrees, so I can't complain. I have been off of all the morphine since week 5 and just taking motrin or extra strength tylenol, and actually haven't had anything for the past 2 days. The main think I am having problems with is sleeping. Some nights it takes a valium and ambien to get some sleep. Britney said that that is common after coming off the morphine and after such a big surgery.
Well, take care and just remember every day does get better. If you have any questions or need to talk, feel free.

[Doodles]

Simone--
Congrats on a successful surgery; I can't believe how well you've done so quickly. Amazing! Janet

[LynnMarie74]

The blog is a nice touch. Not a bad idea! I hope all is going well for you...and Jen G is right, you do have a nice looking family..that includes you too!! :)

[asccbodypro]

Simone,

Nice blog and beautiful family! Looks like you have a great support group there. Your picture of you walking down the hall brought it all back. I remember putting off my physical therapist a few times because I was so scared to just get up and do it! I of course didn't get away with that to long long! What did you have fused and are you wearing a brace? Good luck with your recovery and take care.

[swilson]

Thank you so much! I have a wonderful family and support system. I know I could not do any of this without them. I definitely have good and bad days and nights and they still love me through it all! I was fused from T5 to L1 and I am healing so far so good with the exception of the daily spasms and stiffness. Thanks for everyone's support I will continue to update my blog as I make more progress:)

Best,
Simone