The pop that was hear around the world

[leahdragonfly]

4:45 heading for the hospital

Thanks everyone for all the kind words and well wishes. I really appreciate it.

I am just about to go take my Hibiclens shower, then off to the hospital. I'll post when I can.

[Doodles]

Gayle--
I remember that early morning so well before surgery. I'm sure you are in surgery now and sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. Best wishes. Janet

[mariaf]

No updates yet on Gayle's care page. I will post an update as soon as I hear anything.

[JenniferG]

If thoughts and wishes can translate into a great outcome, you'll do just fine.

[mariaf]

Doing Well So Far!!

Gayle's hubby was finally able to update her care page. She did not get out of surgery until 6 p.m. yesterday and he wasn't able to see her until after 9 p.m. - and he spoke to the doctor this morning. She is in the new spine unit and most importantly he said "she is doing well, much better than last time"! Music to my ears - I am so relieved!!

[Pooka1]

Excellent news!

I hope this recovery goes quickly.

[rohrer01]

That is good news! I hope her recovery is much quicker, too.

[Resilience]

thanks for the update. Best Wishes Gayle!!!!

[LSKOCH5]

Wishing all the best for you Gayle. So glad it's done.

[mariaf]

Just a quick update - after a little bump (Gayle's stomach was 'asleep'), it is expected that she will go home on Wednesday. She's pretty medicated but resting comfortably.

[rohrer01]

Thanks for the update! ;-)

[Pooka1]

Thanks for the update, Maria.

Good news that she is coming home soon.

I hope this is it for surgery for Gayle.

[mariaf]

Sharon, I forgot to mention the doctor did say that everything looked good and that he expected no further problems (let's hope he is right)!!

[titaniumed]

Good news!
Ed

[leahdragonfly]

11 days post-op

Hi everyone,

just a quick update here. I had my surgery on Feb 3rd--posterior revision T12-L5 I think with rod repair/replacement and refusion at L2/3 and L3/4 which had confirmed pseudoarthroses. After the posterior they flipped me and did disc removal/XLIF/anterior fusion at L2/3 and L3/4.

I did well for the first few days in the hospital but ended up with an ileus, so I ended up staying 6 days. I had very good pain control and outstanding nursing care so that was a nice change from the first surgery, when things didn't go so well. I came home last Wednesday.

I am doing well with pain control, taking 10 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, and feeling almost ready to try and start weaning it down. Since my ileus resolved I have not had much problem with nausea, so I am able to eat light meals. I think that helps a lot with regaining strength.

I have been taking 3 walks outside each day for about 5 minutes each. I will be getting a bone growth stimulator soon. My worst complaint right now is I had a severe allergic reaction to the steri-strips and tape, so I have a very red, itchy rash over my back and over the side incision. Hot showers help control the itching but I will be really glad when it's gone.

Thanks for all the well-wishes!