LMJ
05-05-2003, 03:29 AM
Hi everyone,
Well, Tuesday's the big day for me; single level fusion with donor bone and plating. Kiddy stuff, right? I'm pretty nervous so I hope you'll all keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll take all the prayers and well wishes I can get. ;)
I want to thank all you guys who've posted your tales to help us newbies along. I was clueless about what to really expect from this surgery, and reading about your experiences has helped me prepare ahead of time for when I get home. I now have a 'Harpo' horn, a "Yes", "No", "I don't know" notepad, lots of pillows and my recliner at the ready. :) Oh yeah, and the button front shirts I never would have thought about had I not read this board. Now, it's up to my family to let me recuperate when the time comes.
Hopefully, I'll be checking in again soon to boast about another success story. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions then, too. Take care and be well. Good luck to you all! :wave:
Lisa J.
Well, Tuesday's the big day for me; single level fusion with donor bone and plating. Kiddy stuff, right? I'm pretty nervous so I hope you'll all keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll take all the prayers and well wishes I can get. ;)
I want to thank all you guys who've posted your tales to help us newbies along. I was clueless about what to really expect from this surgery, and reading about your experiences has helped me prepare ahead of time for when I get home. I now have a 'Harpo' horn, a "Yes", "No", "I don't know" notepad, lots of pillows and my recliner at the ready. :) Oh yeah, and the button front shirts I never would have thought about had I not read this board. Now, it's up to my family to let me recuperate when the time comes.
Hopefully, I'll be checking in again soon to boast about another success story. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions then, too. Take care and be well. Good luck to you all! :wave:
Lisa J.
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IonMan
05-05-2003, 04:02 AM
Lisa,
I had my surgery on the 22 of April, and am starting to feel like my old self, that is recovering nicly from the surgery.
Be prepaired, but don't worry. Take your time & take it easy. Be sure to have a few popsicules in the frezzer when you get home.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, here or with your doctor & the nurses. Knowledge is power!
I will be looking forward to your reports.
Good luck!!
Cheers
Cliff
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Cervical myelopathy with frank cord compression from bony impingement.
22 Apr 03 C5 corpectomy, a C4/6 strut graft with allograft bone, titanium plate
I had my surgery on the 22 of April, and am starting to feel like my old self, that is recovering nicly from the surgery.
Be prepaired, but don't worry. Take your time & take it easy. Be sure to have a few popsicules in the frezzer when you get home.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, here or with your doctor & the nurses. Knowledge is power!
I will be looking forward to your reports.
Good luck!!
Cheers
Cliff
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Cervical myelopathy with frank cord compression from bony impingement.
22 Apr 03 C5 corpectomy, a C4/6 strut graft with allograft bone, titanium plate
Debbie2
05-05-2003, 08:34 AM
Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless and take care... see you back here in a few.
Debbie :D
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless and take care... see you back here in a few.
Debbie :D
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
lori1851
05-05-2003, 09:20 AM
Lisa,
Hi Hon! You will be fine. Normal to be scared. I will pray for you and when you get that feeling of being scared just rmemeber Jesus is with you and ask him to go ahead of you! I took that advice from a friend and I came out on top!!!!
God Bless,
Lori
Hi Hon! You will be fine. Normal to be scared. I will pray for you and when you get that feeling of being scared just rmemeber Jesus is with you and ask him to go ahead of you! I took that advice from a friend and I came out on top!!!!
God Bless,
Lori
PsychLea
05-05-2003, 10:55 AM
Lisa,
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. You will do fine. Prayers are being lifted up to you.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. You will do fine. Prayers are being lifted up to you.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
Catherine with a C
05-05-2003, 05:06 PM
Lisa,
First things first~~~ welcome. Sorry I have not jotted sooner but I have been a bit sick lately. Finally feeling more human today!
Best wishes for surgery tomorrow.
Thoughts & prayers are being submitted....including by my daughter's pre-school class today.
Get some rest & post when you can.
With a smile & a hug,
Catherine
First things first~~~ welcome. Sorry I have not jotted sooner but I have been a bit sick lately. Finally feeling more human today!
Best wishes for surgery tomorrow.
Thoughts & prayers are being submitted....including by my daughter's pre-school class today.
Get some rest & post when you can.
With a smile & a hug,
Catherine
Debbie2
05-05-2003, 11:18 PM
Good luck tomorrow Lisa, we'll be here waiting for your return. God Bless and see you soon,
Debbie
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
Debbie
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
winged phantom
05-06-2003, 12:10 AM
Lisa,
Good luck with the surgery; I will be keeping you and your surgeon in my thoughts tomorrow as you undertake this new adventure. Stay "up", roll with the punches (but you can only use the log roll), and you will be alright! Hope to hear from you in a day or two.... ok, or three! :) Just don't take too long, or we'll all worry!
wr :wave:
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12/29/89 C5-6 Microdiskectomy (no fusion)
4/9/03 ACDF C4-7 with plating and donor bone
Good luck with the surgery; I will be keeping you and your surgeon in my thoughts tomorrow as you undertake this new adventure. Stay "up", roll with the punches (but you can only use the log roll), and you will be alright! Hope to hear from you in a day or two.... ok, or three! :) Just don't take too long, or we'll all worry!
wr :wave:
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12/29/89 C5-6 Microdiskectomy (no fusion)
4/9/03 ACDF C4-7 with plating and donor bone
franjo
05-06-2003, 01:33 AM
Lisa,
You snuck up on me....WELCOME! :wave:
I'll be sending prayers your way for tomorrow and the days that follow. And none of it is kiddy stuff...but you'll do great.
Thinking good thoughts,
~Teri
You snuck up on me....WELCOME! :wave:
I'll be sending prayers your way for tomorrow and the days that follow. And none of it is kiddy stuff...but you'll do great.
Thinking good thoughts,
~Teri
Florida Beach Guy
05-06-2003, 08:06 AM
Wishing you the best. Don't forget to get some flexible straws. You will need them.
Leo
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ACDF C5-C6 & C6-C7 with Titanium plate and Donor Bone. 4/23/2002
Leo
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ACDF C5-C6 & C6-C7 with Titanium plate and Donor Bone. 4/23/2002
melanie dawn
05-06-2003, 12:19 PM
Hi LIsa,
I've been awol for a few days, so I 'm not sure you will see this til your home, but I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!
Mel
I've been awol for a few days, so I 'm not sure you will see this til your home, but I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!
Mel
MarkE
05-07-2003, 07:49 PM
Best of luck Lisa. I am in the same boat and I know how you feel. As long as you stay positive your recovery will go by faster. Best wishes.
Mark
Mark
franjo
05-07-2003, 08:00 PM
Lisa,
The worst is now behind you...hope you're resting well and doing some serious healing. Post when you can and let us know how you're doing.
~Teri
The worst is now behind you...hope you're resting well and doing some serious healing. Post when you can and let us know how you're doing.
~Teri
Debbie2
05-07-2003, 10:53 PM
Lisa,
Hope your feeling better and better every day...
Debbie
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
Hope your feeling better and better every day...
Debbie
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.