So my son Jesse is having his surgery Dec 15th. I don't have any info other than that. We got a booklet from his doctor that has some good info, length of stay, what happens the day of, etc. I don't know how much of the spine they are fusing, how many hours, etc. I do know that in February, his curve was 53 degrees.
Jesse has his pre-op Tuesday and next Wednesday he goes in for an MRI. (I am having a hard time thinking of all my questions right now) About how long is this surgery? Any suggestions what to ask at pre op? what will it be like when he gets home? Did you use the blood bank? Jesse is opposed to giving his own blood (he passes out), but his dad is not the same type, so it would be just me donating. The surgeon has called for 2 units. Can I donate more than one unit at a time?
I'm scared to death. I don't know how I'll manage to stay sane while he's in the OR, thinking I may need valium or ativan . I'm bringing my laptop, a book, magazines. What did some of you do?
I told my husband to prepare my mother in law for the fact that I may not be at her house( 10 min drive) Christmas Eve, that we have no idea how Jesse will be faring. He seems to think Jesse will be just fine for me to leave home with my dad, (if not take with us), that it'll be 9 days post op and I dont need to "coddle the kid!" I dont think he realizes how serious and/or involved the surgery and recovery are. Well, he does and he doesn't.
Anyway, that's what I have for now. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Jesse has his pre-op Tuesday and next Wednesday he goes in for an MRI. (I am having a hard time thinking of all my questions right now) About how long is this surgery? Any suggestions what to ask at pre op? what will it be like when he gets home? Did you use the blood bank? Jesse is opposed to giving his own blood (he passes out), but his dad is not the same type, so it would be just me donating. The surgeon has called for 2 units. Can I donate more than one unit at a time?
I'm scared to death. I don't know how I'll manage to stay sane while he's in the OR, thinking I may need valium or ativan . I'm bringing my laptop, a book, magazines. What did some of you do?
I told my husband to prepare my mother in law for the fact that I may not be at her house( 10 min drive) Christmas Eve, that we have no idea how Jesse will be faring. He seems to think Jesse will be just fine for me to leave home with my dad, (if not take with us), that it'll be 9 days post op and I dont need to "coddle the kid!" I dont think he realizes how serious and/or involved the surgery and recovery are. Well, he does and he doesn't.
Anyway, that's what I have for now. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
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