Kyphosis and My Spinal Surgery Part 2: Scheduling
Sheryl (my wife) and I met with the surgeon, and we have decided to move ahead with the surgery to correct the kyphosis that I have previously written about. The facts of the situation are fairly straight forward. If all goes well, I will have surgery on March 5. I started the prep work with a doppler check of my carotid artery, and the doctor has requested cardiac, neurology, endocrinology and rheumatology clearance. The scheduled surgery was set to accommodate the infusion schedule and the operating room is booked.
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This is quite an undertaking for both of you. Makes my upcoming hip replacement sound like a pedicure. For me, once I make the surgery decision, then it’s all logistics and recovery. Those are things over which I can exert some control. (Important for a micromanaging control freak.) I don’t envy you being under the supervision of hospital staff for a week. Just remember you’re the patient and you can say no. I was in a back brace for three months for each of my spinal fusions. It’s amazing how fast it becomes part of your wardrobe. You and Sheryl can do this. 👍
Thank you for the kind words Carla !! I hope the brace is not so restrictive as to be to terrible annoying. Honestly your words are the first I have heard from a person who has worn a brace.
Good luck with the surgery and fingers crossed for a swift recovery.
Emma, I am very hopeful that this will turn out well. I also hope for the swift recovery.
I know how hard waiting is. I hope you find distractions! 🙂
I also hope you find good nurses and doctors to manage your diabetes. When my partner was in the hospital, they tried to take control of his insulin, and they didn’t want to listen to him when he said they hadn’t given him enough… our medical system is unreal sometimes. Stay strong!
Thank you Bri, I believe Sheryl and I will take a small vacation in February. That will hep pass the time.
Very best of luck with it – it’s a huge decision but hopefully it will make a huge difference in the long run and you’ll look back and say, ‘Hah, why was I worried?’
Pollyanna, Thank you for the well wishes. 🙂
p.s. Good to see you featured on Me vs Arthritis. 🙂
I was really excited when I was asked. I think it turned out well.
Wishing you the best on March 5th. Looking forward to seeing you both on the dance floor after you’re healed. 🙂
Phyllisa, I can honestly say that even on our best days we seldom hit the dance floor. Well, of there was that one time when I hit the floor after I tripped over my 5 left feet. 🙂
Rick, I don’t envy any of what is in store for you and Sheryl. All of it just stinks. I’ve been the patient and care giver. Each are difficult. I guess my best advice for you at this point is to keep reminder yourself that you made the choice for surgery because it was the best choice at the time. Keep that in mind as the time gets closer and don’t second guess your decision. Gotta have some trust and faith.
Leigh, Thank you for the kind words. That is a pretty good sermon title. Trust and faith will be the words of the next six weeks.
List the things you won’t be able to do during your recovery phase and do some of them every day up to the surgery. This will help the jitters.
Good idea !! But can I take 300 day cruise? Maybe I need to lessen my expectations?