The Date Is Set!

[titaniumed]

Bill

Try running.....or a fast walk.

On my final day I felt a feeling of total relaxation almost like a fish who gives up the fight. I felt this way since there was no turning back. Others here have reported this feeling.

Remember that you will be in good hands, these people do this everyday....you will do just fine.

Post when you can, or have a friend or relative post for you.
Ed

[rohrer01]

Better late than never. I watched your video and..... it's AWESOME!!!!! I could only spot the scoli because I was looking for it. A belated answer to your question about anyone else self-conscious about the deformity but others don't notice: YES. I look at my back in the mirror and see wrinkles and folds where they shouldn't be. My musculature is odd and my right arm hits my body whereas my left arm dangles inches away. No one else notices, but I don't make it a habit to run around with no clothes on either, LOL. I'm guessing you'll be taller when you're all done. I haven't had surgery so I can't really comment on your presurgery jitters. I wish you all the best, though. You have so much talent, it's truly amazing!

[Singer]

Bill ...I also just watched your video and loved it. You have a wonderful voice and I would never have spotted your curve. Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery. You're young and should do fine.

[loves to skate]

If by pre-meds you mean the little relaxation tablet they give you just prior to surgery, I have to say, go for it! I was not overly nervous but had planned on asking for one, on the recommendation of someone else. There was no argument, they brought me the tablet and I went off to sleep. I wasn't aware of going in to OR, the time in the OR before anaesthesia or anything else. I highly recommend it.

Why would it even be necessary to ask for something before surgery? I was given light sedation via IV just before I was wheeled off to surgery and don't remember the ride down the corridor and I wanted to see what the operating room looked like. Is that not standard in Australia or the UK?
Sally

[JenniferG]

I'm not sure. It was the only surgery I've ever had. At that point, I had no IV.

[BendyBill]

Catch you all on the flip-side

B

[LSKOCH5]

Best of luck to you Bill! I was thinking about you this afternoon as we are in the final hours beforehand as well. Hope you have a smooth time of it, and look forward to hearing how you did. Six hours til we wake up for the ride to the hospital and Jacob is excited to move forward. All the best,
LeighAnn

[BendyBill]

Hi guys. Surgery went well - pretty much got me completely straight and only fused from T3-L1. Lost a lot of blood so have had a few transfusions. Day 1 was tough. On Day 2 and things are getting a little easier. Off the morphine pump and on something that I'm drinking from a syringe that tastes like what I imagine cat piss to taste like. Stood up a couple of times but get nauseous and light headed (probably to do with blood). I'll let you know how I'm feeling tomorrow.

B

[mabeckoff]

Glad to hear that you are on the other side. Take it easy and you will start to feel better soon

[jrnyc]

congratulations, Bill...
hope your recovery from now on is uneventful and smooth...
please have people with you always, whenever you get up or out of bed....
that dizziness...you don't want to fall anywhere!!


jess

[JenniferG]

That was quick! Congratulations Bill. I was light headed on Day 2 as well. They gave me another unit of blood and I was fine on Day 3 to walk (though only to the door and back.) Glad you got a great result! I hope the days flow by smoothly and it's not long before you're home. Isn't it good to have it over and done with?!

[titaniumed]

Bill

You did it. Just try to hang for now, take it slow. Things will improve in time....

Ed

[JDM555]

Good to hear from you Bill. The first few days are tough from blood loss and anesthesia, but it'll wear off. Good luck with everything and keep us updated.

[LSKOCH5]

Congrats Bill

So happy it all went well for you! You were in my thoughts and prayers. Hope your recovery progresses well. Each new step is such a hurdle, but seems to be done without a second thought the next time Are they giving you anything for the nausea? Funny how you two on the same day had the same T3-L1.

[BendyBill]

Day 4 and things are progressing slowly. Walking without help down the corridor and tried the stairs today which went well. It's gettin in an upright position from bed that is where the pain really goes up and I'm still getting a little woozy when I put back down. Told I could go home today but the pain is still a little too much to bear in a new Place with new obstacles, if you know what I mean?

B