Four J's in June

[Vali]

To the Four J's,

Best wishes on your upcoming surgeries. May they be successful and safe. I also wish you the vvery best for a smooth and uncomplicated recovery. Take it easy one day at a time. Once again, Best wishes.

[jrnyc]

hey Joy
i wish you and all the "J" June folks successful procedures and smooth recoveries..

about kids...is there any where to write things down and leave the notes in a place they would find it if necessary...and you could throw it out when you get home...because you all will come home and heal, and be better than before!

thoughts and prayers til you're out of surgery and on the healing path!

jess

[JenniferG]

All the very best to the June folk. May you all have safe and successful surgeries and smooth recoveries.

[JenM]

Thank you everyone for all of your support! I am counting down the days...4 more! I go in for surgery, Tuesday June 8th. I am very anxious but I'm trying not to think about it and just enjoy the weekend. I had my preop apts this week and I felt alittle calmer after talking with my surgeon. My surgeon said on a scale of 1 to 10 my surgery is like a 4 so I guess it could be worse. I had a 58 degree curve and a 55 degree curve and both will go down to the 20 degree range. I also have 68 degree kyphosis and that will go to about 40 degrees. I am looking forward to getting rid of the rib hump and gaining a few inches!

Thanks everyone! I couldn't have done it without everyone's support!

JenM

[jsully]

As soon as I started second guessing myself I got the sciatic pain I have never had like this before, shooting all the way down my leg. I think it is a sign not to back out as it is hanging on for the last 3 days. At this point I feel surgery is meant to be!
Janet

[JenM]

I hear you Janet. Last week I had such pain in the upper part of my thoracic curve that I couldn't even take a deep breath. I had to use shallow breathing all day so it wasn't painful. I had never gotten this type of stabbing pain before in my upper back. Last week I was thinking, "thank goodness I'm getting the surgery!"

[JenniferG]

Roll on surgery then girls - the sooner the better. At least you know that you've got a more than reasonable chance that you will soon be free of that pain...it will be worth this horrible waiting game.

Hang in there!

[Debra JGL]

Pain is really a big motivator and tells us when somethings wrong, now you can tell your body - ok, I'm taking care of you, on to surgery. Jen-I'm happy to hear your surgeon rates your surgery as "average". This is definately one time where "average" is great.

I wish you a happy weekend with your families!!

Debra

[jsully]

My thoughts will be with you Tuesday Jen!! I wish you the best of luck and a SUPER SMOOTH recovery!! I also wish Jenny the same I believe you are going next week too just don't remember the day?
Janet

[JennyRN]

Janet,
Mine is actually the next week - Thursday the 17.

After talking with my doc for my pre-op yesterday, I feel a lot better. Still scared to death, but more at ease.

Where (and when) is everyone else having surgery at? I'm having it in Columbia, SC.

Jen - I've definitely been thinking about you a lot lately, and I can't wait to see your "after surgery" post.

[JenM]

Hi Jenny-

I got your private message the other day. I'll send you one back later today so we can chat. I've been so busy getting my house in order. I'm running out of time and still have sooo much to do! At least it takes my mind off what is to come on Tuesday...


I am having surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Talk soon,
JenM

[JenM]

Thanks, Janet. I'll be thinking of you on the 11th while I am recovering! I wish you a safe surgery and a smooth recovery!!! I'm sure I'll be posting alot over the next 3 days! Starting to get really nervous....

Jen

[jsully]

My surgery is in Tampa, Florida. University Community Hospital.

[joyfull]

Joy writing on Sunday morning. Surgery is also on Tuesday, same as Jen's, at NYU/Joint Diseases in New York. My doctor is Dr. Lonner. I am sitting here feeling perfectly fine, wondering if I am doing the right thing. Since my curve has gotten worse (85 degrees) I actually have less pain, since my back muscles have given up and there is no tension.

But I am going forward. Getting thing in order, finishing up paperwork for work, paying bills. Tomorrow I am going to get the foam topper and a short robe. Getting the papers in order for my sons.

Signed the divorce agreement on Friday, so after 38 years, this is really the beginning of a new life!

Thanks all for your support. All the best, Joy

[jrnyc]

you sound good, Joy...and you are in the best hands!

thoughts and prayers to you for your surgery and recovery!

jess