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Can you try to catch up on some sleep during the day? (I know this isn't always possible.) Sleep is so important to keep our spirits up and to heal. If not, I hope tonight is much better. I think these bad nights are pretty normal and not indicative of something wrong. You had a huge surgery, and have so much healing to do, and are doing incredibly well, all things considered.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostCan you try to catch up on some sleep during the day? (I know this isn't always possible.) Sleep is so important to keep our spirits up and to heal. If not, I hope tonight is much better. I think these bad nights are pretty normal and not indicative of something wrong. You had a huge surgery, and have so much healing to do, and are doing incredibly well, all things considered.
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Congratulations on your very successful surgery, Melissa. I'm amazed at how much
energy you have. I hope you have a better night's sleep tonight. My first couple of weeks home I had some bad nights lying awake waiting for my next dose of pain
medication but I found turning on the light and reading a funny book (Bossypants
by Tina Fey) really helped. Nothing's worse than lying in the dark in pain.
Best wishes and, again, congratulations!
Mary, 54 years old
T57, L43
surgery - 7/05/11 - Dr. Boachie , Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC
T2-T12, posterior
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Originally posted by boomergal View PostCongratulations on your very successful surgery, Melissa. I'm amazed at how much
energy you have. I hope you have a better night's sleep tonight. My first couple of weeks home I had some bad nights lying awake waiting for my next dose of pain
medication but I found turning on the light and reading a funny book (Bossypants
by Tina Fey) really helped. Nothing's worse than lying in the dark in pain.
Best wishes and, again, congratulations!
Mary, 54 years old
T57, L43
surgery - 7/05/11 - Dr. Boachie , Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC
T2-T12, posterior
MelissaMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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hi Melissa
suggestion...the question is...what is different in your bed from how you slept at rehab?
pillow? mattress? position of pillow?
i jsut thought that if you can solve that problem, you could get a nite's sleep...
any chance you could call someone at the rehab and discuss the problem?
hope you get a decent nite's sleep soon!
jess
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