Aloha all! Well, I'm back, 2 1/2 weeks post op and doing pretty good. It still feels like it will take forever to feel "normal", but what should I expect in such a short time?! Thanks for Suzy, she kept you guys updated, since somehow I just couldn't face posting nor even reading the forum. (why???)
My surgery went really well, fused from T5 to Sacrum, so lots, but in the end, I think I'll be much happier than only getting the bare minimum, which delt with pain only. Heck, if I'm going thru all of this, I sure don't mind some cosmetics too. Dr. Gorek with Kaiser in Oakland is wonderful for sure.
I'm wearing a brace, and not loving it, but standing or sitting without it feels too weird. Laying flat on my back is my most comfy position, but you can't do that forever, or forget getting stronger. My brace seems to pinch a couple of nerves when I have it on for too long. I guess this is all a process, so just figuring it all out as we go! Plus the meds and constipation! Hate it! Anyway, all in all, I'm doing great, I think.
I would love to hear from you guys!
My surgery went really well, fused from T5 to Sacrum, so lots, but in the end, I think I'll be much happier than only getting the bare minimum, which delt with pain only. Heck, if I'm going thru all of this, I sure don't mind some cosmetics too. Dr. Gorek with Kaiser in Oakland is wonderful for sure.
I'm wearing a brace, and not loving it, but standing or sitting without it feels too weird. Laying flat on my back is my most comfy position, but you can't do that forever, or forget getting stronger. My brace seems to pinch a couple of nerves when I have it on for too long. I guess this is all a process, so just figuring it all out as we go! Plus the meds and constipation! Hate it! Anyway, all in all, I'm doing great, I think.
I would love to hear from you guys!
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