April, May, June 2009 surgeries

[Susie*Bee]

Just adding EdieG's surgery... Any others I might have missed? I've really been busy lately-- and it's going to get worse. My first grandbabies are due in May (two of them), my other daughter's college graduation is then too, then her wedding in June. Plus work keeps me busy too, of course. I'm sorry if I've missed some surgery dates-- I always tried really hard to keep up but now I'm finding it's hard to scan all the posts for new surgeries... just too much going on in my own life, but good stuff.

Thinking of all of you with upcoming surgeries. You'll be in my prayers for a successful surgery and relatively quick recovery.

[always smilin']

Enjoy those good things in life Thanks for all you do!

[JenniferG]

May I echo those words. You are an asset to this forum. You are in for one amazing May...enjoy!

[Susie*Bee]

Thanks, Jennifer and always. I'm excited-- and at almost 2 years post-op, I feel like I can tackle this. Last year it would have been extremely hard on me. I'm one of those that takes longer... comes with age and also how one's body responds to the surgery. It's just taken a long time to build my strength back-- and I'm still working on that. But doing better all the time!

I'm adding scurve4947 (Allison)'s surgery now to the first post. Allison-- let me know when you find out which levels are being fused or any other info you want added. That goes for anyone else too. If I know, I will post. Ha ha.

Time to get ready for work... Hope you all have a good day. Susie

PS-- Anyone know how Becky331 or TerryB are doing? They both had surgery on the 6th...

[Susie*Bee]

Big week ahead...

Just a reminder there are three surgeries this week: Edie, Susan, and Em. Ladies-- you'll be in our thoughts and many prayers, and we will look forward to hearing how you do. You'll be on the other side really soon and be straighter and taller-- and that is so exciting. Big hugs as you get ready for your big day.

14th - EdieG - w/ Dr. Boachie-Adjei @ HSS, NYC
15th - asccbodypro (Susan) - A/P T3-L5 fusion w/Dr. Bryan Fox: Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia
15th - emwonderfull (Em) - T2-L2 in Tulsa, OK

[Susie*Bee]

adding on...

Adding shortlilnikki's surgery to the first post of this thread... scheduled for June 29th.

Any more news from our April surgeries?

[dolores a]

Surgery Date

Hi Susie, my surgery dates are scheduled for June 4th (anterior) and June 8th (posterior). I finally made my decision on which surgeon to use, very comfortable with choice, will explain in another post, just wanted Susie to know the dates.

Thanks

[dolores a]

I noticed that you have listed the details of the fusion, mine will be Anterior, L3-S1 and Posterior, T4-Pelvis. Hoping that after a cat scan reading and other tests, maybe this will change to something a little less drastic! I have a meeting on Monday with the surgeons assistant, one of my biggest questions out of about 1,000 others will be what exactly will be my mobility.

Thanks again!

[Susie*Bee]

OK, Dolores. Thanks for letting me know what to add. Best wishes and prayers as you finalize plans with your surgeon and find out what all is in the plan. Hugs, Susie

[Susie*Bee]

reminder...

The "three musketeers" have their surgeries tomorrow and the next day... Cimbom, always smilin', and Jo 71-09.

Also adding swilson/Simone. Any others?

[shortlilnikki]

So sweet.

I was pretty surprised when I saw this... how kind of you to pay that much attention.

I heart you.

My surgery will be done by Dr. Dewald at Rush University in Chicago.

[shortlilnikki]

John is 15, and scared Please pray for quick and complete healing. Thank you very much

Sherry

**hugs for John** I'm scared too and I'm 25. lol

If he needs anything, nicolecallas@hotmail.com is my personal email. Glad to be any help through this journey!!

[Susie*Bee]

adding some more...

Added 52skeedoo yesterday and higostudy this morning. Any others?

[emwonderfull]

I'm sorry I forgot to ever tell you my surgery was with Dr. William Clark @ St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Ok.

He did another surgery the day before on a lady in her thirties, so he was warmed up for me, YEA! At my 2wk post-op he said she was doing great also. But she is walking a mile two-three times a day. I haven't been very good in that dept. Not that I couldn't walk, I just wasn't. So the competitor in me kicked in..I am taking it slowly but did take two mini walks yesterday and one this morning. I remember everyone writing walk, walk, walk. I am a little more tender, but know it is for the best.

Has anyone heard from Edie, Janet or Susan?

Good luck to the next group.

[kaizan]

HI Susie, just abit more to add to the calendar is you can, my op at the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne, Aust with Dr Peter Turner.
thanx