Tomorrow is the big day!

[coscottsx61]

Here we go!! Twenty-four hours from now I will be under anesthesia in surgery. The one surgeon will open me up and move all my "inners" out of the way so the two spine surgeons can piece me back together. Sound like fun? I am actually very excited, and a bit nervous.

Excited because after these two surgeries, I have hope of a life with little to no back pain and the prospect of being able to walk. Going to Target and having to ride in a wheelchair and have little kids look at me and be scared, is not my idea of life. Not being able to walk further that a few feet is no fun. Taking pain pills every day and muscle relaxers at night just to sleep, is not my idea of life at 48 years old. I am excited to think I will be able to take a moonlit walk with my best friend and husband. I am excited to think I will be able to cook with my boys.

I am nervous because I always have problems with anesthesia. I have a hard time waking up and I usually throw-up for a long time afterward. I am nervous because I will not be in control of what happens while I am in surgery. I am a control freak and I am always in the drivers seat.

But here we go! Off on a new journey in life. God is in control and I am in the passenger seat.

[jrnyc]

best of luck, Barb, for a successful and uneventful procedure...and a rapid problem free recovery!

thoughts, prayers, and wishes go out to you...

jess

[Doodles]

Barb--
Thoughts and prayers from here too. I wish you the very best. You certainly have a good attitude & deserve all those nice things you mentioned. Janet

[Confusedmom]

Barb --

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

Be sure to remind your anesthesiologist of the things you just told us.

Best wishes -- I bet you will love the new you!!!

Post as soon as you are able -- we'll be thinking about you.

,
Evelyn

[JenniferG]

You deserve an easy ride through surgery and recovery, Barb, after all you've been through. I will be thinking of you and looking out for some good news as soon as you're able.

[Back-out]

On my mind too, Barb! BTW I don't know when you last had surgery but I too used to respond with nausea. In recent years, they have made great strides in anesthesia. I, at any rate, have NOT been nauseated.

Wishing you have a smooth experience buoyed by thoughts of all the positive changes you spoke of - godwilling, soon to be a reality!

[ShariMSU]

Barb - good luck, I'm sure you'll do great. I too was so worried abut the nausea after the surgery and I just shared all my worries with the anesthelogist and they took care of it. They even put a Scop patch behind my ear before surgery to really insure no nausea. Share your worries and they will put you at ease. You'll be on the road to recovery and walking before you know it.
Shari B.

[Jacque's Mom]

I told them when I was in the "holding area" about the nausea when waking up and they were glad I mentioned it. They put something in the IV and it worked perfect. I had absolutely no nausea . Please mention it to them. Best of luck! LYNN

[naptown78]

Good Luck Barb! I too had all those same hopes going into my revision surgery...it is a scary thing but held myself together knowing that there was that possibility of standing up straight and being able to just walk normally again!!!!! I wish all the best for you and will put you in my prayers today...:-)))