OUCH!!
i was to have a Thoracic and Lumbar CT Myelogram done yesterday. (Myelegram: draw spinal fluid from spine to make sure they are in correct place, then dye is injected and pictures of the spinal canal are then taken using the CT scan.) But, after the radialogist failed to retrieve spinal fluid from my spinal cord on the 3rd try with no sedation for me, I said "That's enough, three try's is all you get!" Then the he tells me, it's the worst back he as ever seen and he was having a hard time getting to the right spot because of the severity of my scoliosis. DAH! After a call to Dr. Lenke's office, a decision was made to have the test done in St. Louis when I arrive for my surgery and it will be under sedation with I believe doctors who will be more qualified at dealing with my condition. Hurraayy!!
My surgery is sceduled for Monday August 13th; but arriving now Thursday, August 9th for the Myelogram, Friday,10th-Central Line and meet with Anesthesia staff, final bloodwork,etc. and then what to do the rest of the week-end. We are staying at the Drury Hotel & Suites St. Louis Near Forst Park 1-800-378-7946, Love this place, FYI pools in and out, free Hot Quickstart breakfast- and a free 5:30pm kickback Hot food and cold beverage everynite which usually more food than we can eat. And much more affordable than some of the other places attached to the hospital. (it is only minutes away)
Just trying to get everything prepare at home. I have no idea what to bring with me. Perhaps someone help with suggestions. I do know that I will probaly be there for awhile. Dr.L said my surgery now my go into 2 days, won't know until he open up and gets started. Whatever it takes doc. Wouldn't want him to get too tired standing on his feet! Looking forward to the support from my fellow sisterfriends. god bless,Laurie
i was to have a Thoracic and Lumbar CT Myelogram done yesterday. (Myelegram: draw spinal fluid from spine to make sure they are in correct place, then dye is injected and pictures of the spinal canal are then taken using the CT scan.) But, after the radialogist failed to retrieve spinal fluid from my spinal cord on the 3rd try with no sedation for me, I said "That's enough, three try's is all you get!" Then the he tells me, it's the worst back he as ever seen and he was having a hard time getting to the right spot because of the severity of my scoliosis. DAH! After a call to Dr. Lenke's office, a decision was made to have the test done in St. Louis when I arrive for my surgery and it will be under sedation with I believe doctors who will be more qualified at dealing with my condition. Hurraayy!!
My surgery is sceduled for Monday August 13th; but arriving now Thursday, August 9th for the Myelogram, Friday,10th-Central Line and meet with Anesthesia staff, final bloodwork,etc. and then what to do the rest of the week-end. We are staying at the Drury Hotel & Suites St. Louis Near Forst Park 1-800-378-7946, Love this place, FYI pools in and out, free Hot Quickstart breakfast- and a free 5:30pm kickback Hot food and cold beverage everynite which usually more food than we can eat. And much more affordable than some of the other places attached to the hospital. (it is only minutes away)
Just trying to get everything prepare at home. I have no idea what to bring with me. Perhaps someone help with suggestions. I do know that I will probaly be there for awhile. Dr.L said my surgery now my go into 2 days, won't know until he open up and gets started. Whatever it takes doc. Wouldn't want him to get too tired standing on his feet! Looking forward to the support from my fellow sisterfriends. god bless,Laurie
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