Myelogram

[txmarinemom]

I'm unclear how anything above could be interpreted any as "intimidating someone not to post".

I didn't intuit that at all.

Pam

[Susie*Bee]

Pam-- most of the comments regarding Chris were constructive criticism with suggestions on how to overcome her fears. Those were supportive. However there were a couple of comments that weren't in that same mode. If they were directed at me, I would have felt "intimidated" not to post any further about my problems. That is all I meant. Maybe I looked at them in a different way from you. And it's quite possible I misinterpreted what was being said.

[txmarinemom]

Susie, sometimes "support" isn't just patting someone on the head and saying "there, there". I'm an extremely poor enabler.

In this case, the *support* was encouragement post surgery issues *can* be managed, but you have to examine your options positively, make a plan, and not what-if yourself into throwing your hands up it's ALL impossible without even an attempt to solve the issues individually.

(BTW, if your toilet backs up post-op, you call a plumber - just like always. If you are worried about caring for yourself after your round the clock care giver leaves, arrange for home health care.)

Jamie, you're new to this game ... and face a completely different set of challenges. You're cautiously, but positively trying to move into decision mode - or at least thinking about trying to move into decision mode. The best thing you have going for you is a great outlook (scared is fine ... we all were ;-).

Regards,
Pam

[Susie*Bee]

Wondering...

Becky-- I've been thinking about you today and wondering how it went this morning. Let us know when you get a chance.

[skoshi314]

Becky-- I've been thinking about you today and wondering how it went this morning. Let us know when you get a chance.

Thanks so much, Susie*Bee for checking on me. It makes me feel so good to have friends that care so much!
I was treated to a bone density test, myelogram and a CT. What a morning! The bone density and CT were quite uneventful, but the myelogram, well, I'm glad it's over. It wasn't horrible, but pretty uncomfortable. The radiologist that I saw and who did the test was really great. He talked to me and my husband for quite some time, taking a history and asking very specific questions about type and location of my pain. I did learn I have vertebral compression fractures in my thoracic spine. News to me! I'm going to start a thread asking for any info anyone would like to share. I've called the radiologists office asking for more info from them, so I guess I'll have to wait and see what they say.

[Susie*Bee]

My, you've really been through a lot! I don't mean just the tests-- but getting that news too. I don't know what all that means, so I'll look forward to reading about it also when you start that thread. At least you got a nice radiologist. I'm so glad that this part is behind you and you are ready to tackle the next step. Keep us posted!