I hope I'm ready! - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

LMJ · 05-05-2003, 12:29 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!

Lisa J.

IonMan · 05-05-2003, 01:02 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

Debbie2 · 05-05-2003, 05:34 AM

Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless and take care... see you back here in a few.
Debbie

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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.

lori1851 · 05-05-2003, 06:20 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

PsychLea · 05-05-2003, 07:55 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