September 9th surgery

[mabeckoff]

Is it any better, Melissa?

No Jennifer the pain is worse. I can hardly walk because I cannot put any weight on my left leg. My lower spine is in constant pain as well


Thanks for asking

[JenniferG]

Melissa, I'm so sorry to read that. If it's bad enough, perhaps a call to Dr. Bederman might be called for? Or a trip to the Emergency Dept. How are you coping? It sounds awful. Have you been lying down?

I'll be shutting down for the evening shortly, but will check in, in the morning. I do hope you can get some help for that pain.

[mabeckoff]

Melissa, I'm so sorry to read that. If it's bad enough, perhaps a call to Dr. Bederman might be called for? Or a trip to the Emergency Dept. How are you coping? It sounds awful. Have you been lying down?

I'll be shutting down for the evening shortly, but will check in, in the morning. I do hope you can get some help for that pain.

I sent an email to Dr Bederman this morning and will see what he says

Thanks for caring

[Doodles]

Oh, Melissa, I hope this is just a small set-back and you get back on track soon. We've been on a 2 week vacation and I just stop in to check on you mostly! You've been through so much I hope the doctor has some answers for you. Take care. Janet

[mabeckoff]

I sent an email to Dr Bederman this morning and will see what he says

Thanks for caring

He is putting me on medrol (like cortisone) for 6 days . If it does not help, he wants me to come in on Wednesday for Xrays



Melissa

[mabeckoff]

WEll, I got the drug ( Medrol ) now and took the first pill. I hope that it starts helping in a few days

Thanks for caring about me

Melissa

[JenniferG]

Morning (our time) Melissa. Glad to hear Dr. Bederman is still standing by you and not drifted off as so many surgeons seem to do after you go home. This much at least, must be such a relief for you. Fingers crossed for this new medication. Did he say what the new meds are treating? I can't imagine it's the hardware, they screw it all in so tightly, I think it takes a lot to dislodge anything. Will be looking out for some progress soon. Hang in there. Thinking of you. You'll get there!

[mabeckoff]

Morning (our time) Melissa. Glad to hear Dr. Bederman is still standing by you and not drifted off as so many surgeons seem to do after you go home. This much at least, must be such a relief for you. Fingers crossed for this new medication. Did he say what the new meds are treating? I can't imagine it's the hardware, they screw it all in so tightly, I think it takes a lot to dislodge anything. Will be looking out for some progress soon. Hang in there. Thinking of you. You'll get there!

He said that it should quiet down the nerves but it will take several days.

Melissa

[golfnut]

Melissa,
We all care about you and hope you feel better soon.

[Pooka1]

Melissa,

People care about you. I also admire you. You have been on a long, hard road and deserve to catch a break. You will get that break because you earned it.

Best regards,
Sharon

[titaniumed]

Same here Melissa. Every day I read to see if you are doing maybe just a tad better even though your still in the hardest part of recovery.

The nerves can be hard to “quiet down”. Hang in there, its an extremely slow process recovering sometimes.

Ed

[lray]

So sorry to hear about your latest setback, Melissa. You have a lot of support here. We are all wishing the best for you! Hope the Medrol kicks in soon.

[mabeckoff]

Thank you all for caring about me. That alone makes me feel better

Melissa

[JenniferG]

Hang in there Melissa! I hope it's not long before the medication kicks in. I'll keep popping in to get news.

[Pooka1]

Melissa,

This is a popular thread... you have almost 270 views a DAY on average in the 17 days since you started it. There have been 4,588 views as of now. People are checking in on you.

You have been through a lot and still manage to post updates. That's to your great credit.

Stay strong.