Hey everyone! Just wanted to check in before I have surgery tomorrow (L-5 S-1 degerative disk)! I'm getting a little antsy, but really feel good about having it done and over with, LOL!!! I've been praying really hard and know that this surgery is my ONLY OPTION to get any relief at all. I'll check back in when I get back home and let you all know how it went. The doc says I'll just be in the hospital for a couple of days. Course I have to wear a stupid and uncomfortable brace every time I get up, but I can manage that! Keep all those prayers going up!! Love and HUGS.................Judy

Judy,
Good Luck!!!
I will pray for a very speedy recovery for ya.

God Bless,
Ali http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif

just wanted to wish you the best...good luck and quick recovery.. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif sandy

Hi Judy, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

You wil be in my thoughts and prayers http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/angel.gif

I hope you can find 100% pain relief and have a very speedy recovery http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif

Be Well,
Baxter



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Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
Fifteen inch scar from the very top of butt crack (sorry), to the bra line.
BAK cages, rods & screws.(Titanium)
My pelvic bone was used for grafting.
Praying that the other two discs in between, won't have to be fused later, as I was told it was a possibility, due to the other two discs in between, not being in that great of shape.
Doc didn't want to fuse four levels, unless it is really necessary.
I would hate to repeat the surgery, as the recovery period, is so very painful.
I also have a free fragment in my T11-12 area, that I'm still refusing surgery for, at this point in time.
That surgery is way too dangerous for me to consider, until if affects my being able to walk.

Hi Judy,

Just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world. Just do everything the dr.says, and take it easy, and please let us know how you are doing http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

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God Bless, Donna
"Remember, As long as we have hope, There's always a chance"

Good Luck and God Bless!!!

Christina