Surgery RESCHEDULED for 02.02.04 - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

irish34 · 01-22-2004, 01:49 PM

Hello All--

Went to the dentist today for an annual cleaning and had to have a tooth extracted. Now my surgery is postponed to avoid infection. Ahhh....and to think I was psychologically ready for it. They couldn't wait to extract because they were afraid of infection that could pose a problem during and after the ACDF surgery.
Lexie...I guess you get to fill me in first!

I must admit, strangely enough, that I'm bummed! I just wanted to get this over and done with.

DonnaKay · 01-22-2004, 03:39 PM

I can only imagine how bummed you are! You were * this close! I guess it is much better to be safe than sorry!!

My hospital release papers suggested antibiotics before any dental treatment ... I was wondering if this was something directed at me, or some other patient. Maybe it *was* directed at me. I'll have to ask!

Good luck! We'll be waiting with you ...

Donna

srivito · 01-22-2004, 03:43 PM

Oh man! I'm so sorry to hear that your surgery was postponed! I just know that feeling you are having of wishing it was over and done with. My surgery is in less than a week and I'm nervous as heck, but really looking forward to it being over with.

Let us know how you are doing, we'll all be watching the boards to see how your surgery went.

Sue

lexie3131 · 01-22-2004, 04:33 PM

I can't believe it!! I'm sorry about being rescheduled. But maybe it is for the best. You just had to make me go first, didn't ya! HAHA...(just a little humour).

Well, I'll let you know how things go. I keep getting more nervous as each day passes. My stomach is so upset now just thinking about it. But I believe we will make it.

Let me know if anything else changes. I'll let you know how my pre-op visit goes.

Lexie

hugo eve · 01-22-2004, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lexie3131

Well, I'll let you know how things go. I keep getting more nervous as each day passes. My stomach is so upset now just thinking about it. But I believe we will make it.
Lexie

You know, looking back on my time in hospital 5 weeks ago for FC456 I can actually say I enjoyed it! Its the fear of the unknown. You know the worse part of it was changing the waterproof dressing on my hip. But you girls are used to waxing so can't see that being a problem.

Cheers Hugo