JERSEYOT UPDATE: I broke my back - in hospital

[leahdragonfly]

We care

Hi Michele,

I am sure there are tons of people who care about you and your recovery, so please do not leave the group.

I am shocked to hear all you have had to endure. I simply cannot imagine being away from my home and children for so long. You have endured so much pain. I am really happy that you are in such a wonderful-sounding rehab hospital, and that your recovery will continue.

Please do keep us updated on your progress. We will all be happy to hear when you get to return home.

Best regards,

[loves to skate]

Hi Michelle,
I care also and am glad you are getting the help you need. I am sure your emotional pain of being away from your family is much worse than your physical pain. Linda cares also I am sure or she wouldn't bother to post. She is just a bit more clinical than the rest of the folks on here because that is her area of expertise.
Stay strong and keep healing.
Sally

[LSKOCH5]

What a shocking experience you've been through. When I first read that you'd broken your back, my first thought was "how?" But as you say, it's really not that important at the moment. The most important thing is that you heal and get back to your girls and family. Resuming normal life is your goal and I hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly. When you are able, please keep us up to date because as has been said, your experience is very valuable to the forum. Best of luck, Michele!

I second it all! It's got to be awful being away from your babies, very thankful you have your parents who are able to be there with them. Sounds as though you're working so hard towards healing - praying for complete healing, swiftly. We do care & are rooting for your complete recovery.
LeighAnn

[JenniferG]

Hi Michelle,
I care also and am glad you are getting the help you need. I am sure your emotional pain of being away from your family is much worse than your physical pain. Linda cares also I am sure or she wouldn't bother to post. She is just a bit more clinical than the rest of the folks on here because that is her area of expertise.
Stay strong and keep healing.
Sally

Well said, Sally.

Hang in there Michele.

[Elisa]

Hi Michelle,
I care also and am glad you are getting the help you need. I am sure your emotional pain of being away from your family is much worse than your physical pain. Linda cares also I am sure or she wouldn't bother to post. She is just a bit more clinical than the rest of the folks on here because that is her area of expertise.
Stay strong and keep healing.
Sally

^^ Exactly to this!

Wow Michele, you definitely have been through the mill backwards you poor woman. I sure hope you heal soon and can get back to your family and your life. I read in a previous comment that you have a blog? I don't see it listed on your signature but would love to read it if you're keeping one. Where can I find it? Thanks.

[KathK]

Michele,

You are one phenominal woman! I'm so sorry that this happened to you and I am cheering for you to make it home to your babies soon!

Kathy

[titaniumed]

Michele

Deep breaths......your setback will only be temporary, you know this. Your extra tough to endure what you have been through, things will get better.

Sally hit the nail right on the head.....Linda works hard at moderating here and does it for free. It’s a job that requires quite a bit of effort....and for all of us......

I hope that you start having some improvement soon. I know how much of a drag this can be, I practically ran out of the hospital with hoses still attached and in major pain. That wasn’t a great idea....

Stay tough and hang in there. Healing thoughts!
Ed

[jerseyot]

I can't even count how many private messages I've gotten between now and my last post a few days a go. Thank you - ALL of you for such encouraging words and such uplifting words to continue. And for now, I will stay. I would just appreciate if my posts weren't scrutinized as if they weren't true/accurate - I know what I'm talking about and to have an "I don't think so comment" thrown into a post is just totally uncalled for. If we're all here to support then that's what I'd like. I have been away from my babies since March 28 and so this whole situation didn't 3 exactly turn out the way I had hoped or planned, but right now I'm all about supporting and encouraging not the other "stuff" I spoke of. Thank you to all of you who posted and PM'd that I should stay - for now, i will.

Michele
www.jerseyot.blogspot.com

[golfnut]

Michele,
I am sorry for all that you have been through. I hope you get to go home to your babies soon. We do care about you!

[jerseyot]

Golfnut: i get to go home is THREE (3) days!!! Thursday May 3rd is my big day!!! I can't wait. My biggest fear really at this point is FUSION....the surgical chaos that I had done on 1/24 and 1/31 NEED to fuse ---- and on top of that, this transverse process fracture NEEDS TO HEAL

[golfnut]

I can't imagine how hard it has been to be away from your children. The BMP is supposed to be effective with fusion, but I understand how we all have worries about it. Best of luck (you certainly deserve it) with a smooth recovery.

[LSKOCH5]

Golfnut: i get to go home is THREE (3) days!!! Thursday May 3rd is my big day!!! I can't wait. My biggest fear really at this point is FUSION....the surgical chaos that I had done on 1/24 and 1/31 NEED to fuse ---- and on top of that, this transverse process fracture NEEDS TO HEAL

C'mon May 3rd! That's phenomenal. You've endured so very much; still hoping & praying for your complete healing. Please don't overdo when you get home - but I know you're going to be so thrilled to be home getting all the love from your little ones!
LeighAnn

[jerseyot]

I can not WAIT to get home to my little ones! I miss them soooooo much it's unbelievable. That Vod for Skype - we use it every night and my hubby brings them every sunday to see me. THREE MORE DAYS! This fusion and fracture HAS TO and I mean HAS TO FUSE/HEAL ---- I/we can NOT do another surgery. It has to work.

[Doodles]

That's great news! When you get home just relax and heal--get those healing (gentle) hugs from the little ones. I'm so happy for you. Take care. Janet

[loves to skate]

So glad to hear that you are finally going to be going home to your family. This is the best healing medicine.
Sally