Hi all,
So I'm not seeing my surgeon until 8 weeks post-op because he is on vacation and the nurses are trying to wean me off vicodin (probably too early). I'm starting to get a little bit paranoid about my pain symptoms so I thought I'd just ask all of you. I had a fusion from L3 to T4 and my lower back is actually feeling a lot better, but my upper right side between my spine and shoulder blade is absolutely killing me. The pain is sharp and continuous. I'm presuming that my body is just realigning, but then my paranoid self is wondering if one of the hooks inserted is hurting my muscle or something. Anyone else with a similar surgery had these symptoms, or can give advice?
Also, I'm still having a lot of trouble rolling over on the bed by myself and getting in and out. Is this normal at this stage?
Sorry for my new paranoia. Week 5 has proven a lot more emotionally difficult than the previous weeks too. I'm not sure why, but I can't wait for these mood swings to be over too!
Thanks,
Anya
So I'm not seeing my surgeon until 8 weeks post-op because he is on vacation and the nurses are trying to wean me off vicodin (probably too early). I'm starting to get a little bit paranoid about my pain symptoms so I thought I'd just ask all of you. I had a fusion from L3 to T4 and my lower back is actually feeling a lot better, but my upper right side between my spine and shoulder blade is absolutely killing me. The pain is sharp and continuous. I'm presuming that my body is just realigning, but then my paranoid self is wondering if one of the hooks inserted is hurting my muscle or something. Anyone else with a similar surgery had these symptoms, or can give advice?
Also, I'm still having a lot of trouble rolling over on the bed by myself and getting in and out. Is this normal at this stage?
Sorry for my new paranoia. Week 5 has proven a lot more emotionally difficult than the previous weeks too. I'm not sure why, but I can't wait for these mood swings to be over too!
Thanks,
Anya
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