My long awaited surgery hopefully happened yesterday. The Neurosurgeon is doing a Lumbar Laminectomy at L4. Basically I have a whole bunch of Arthritis that is pinching off my spinal cord and causing my lower back pain, left buttock pain, left leg pain and numbness. He will remove all the arthritis. I hope it all goes off without a hitch. And if there is a hitch...God is in charge!
Recovery will be slow...the first month I can walk and talk...that is about it. Then after the first month another two months of restricted activity. So it goes. To be rid of the horrible pain would be a step in the right direction!
I will recover at home in the woods. Jen and Andy will be helping out for the first while. Jen will make sure we are well taken care of. My baby brother is taking over my lawn mowing duties.
I am not the easiest patient in the entire world...probably not the worst either..however there was that one time when I had been in the hospital a really long time and tried to escape into the sunshine in my wheelchair...some broad at the desk grabbed my chair and turned me around...I gave her "the sign" and told her to go F herself. Yup...swore at her and everything...right out loud in front of an entire waiting room full of people.
I will be back or Jen will write something for me in the days to follow.
Prayers are appreciated!
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ReplyDeleteI wish you lots of strength and of course 😏lots of patience!
on prayer list for sure....
ReplyDeletePrayers for the hands of the doctors and nurse, for you and for a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteWill pray for it all to go well and you have improvement 🙏
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well, looking forward to an update!
ReplyDeleteYou got my prayer, dear friend! Glad the surgery is behind you and hope it is successful at getting ready of ther awful pain. Also sending gentle virtual hugs.
ReplyDeleteSometimes one must express themselves with hand gestures! My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and sunshine! Best wishes for the best result.
ReplyDeleteYou know you have my prayers for a smooth recovery - and much reduced pain everywhere.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Connie that your surgery goes well and for relief from all the pain. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Jean T.
ReplyDeleteYou should be in recovery mode today if you had the surgery. Prayers for GREAT recovery results and no "hiccups" or speed bumps on the recovery road. Prayers for the caregivers and also that you are able to 'enjoy' the rest of recovery. I know you will be good because you want to remain as pain-free as possible.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I'm lifting you up and asking God to guide the doctor's hands as he performs this surgery. Prayers also for your healing to be smooth and for your spirit to stay encouraged.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of good healing vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave woman!! My thoughts & prayers are with you for a successful surgery.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you!!! Speedy recovery!!! I hope
ReplyDeleteOh Connie! I pray the surgery went well and this will be the answer to relief from all that pain!! *gentle hugs from Fargo*
ReplyDeleteBe assured of prayers form over the big seas. I wish you a successful operation and a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you. I wish I had been there for your attempt at escape!
ReplyDelete"God is in charge!" was my thought as I was being beaten to break up blood clots a few months ago. I was begging to be "let go," as I knew I would end up with God. That is not a fearful thing. What was awful was the pain being inflicted upon me. I will pray for you, for relief of pain, healing, wise medical help and God's peace - whatever is His command.
ReplyDeleteSending positive hopes and thoughts for successful surgery and a quick recovery. I'd send a dose of patience but it seems I'm fresh out. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts and prayers for the success of your lumbar laminectomy. I do have confidence that it will help you. I had cervical laminectomies at C5, C6, and, C7 a very long time ago and my neck... and I... are still holding up. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteGoodnight Gram
Prayers that all went well. I know Jen and Andy will take good care of you. I hope you are resting comfortably.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope things go well and you heal quickly. I hope the pain is gone after you are all healed.
ReplyDeletePraying for a smooth and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeletePrayers for strength, fast healing and success!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm praying that all went well with your surgery and that you will be feeling pain free before too long. I had something like that many years ago and mine went very well. I pray the same for you, Connie. Hope you will feel up to writing before too long. God bless you. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteI have been keeping you and Gene in my prayers for quite some time now, hope that the surgery was successful and that you will be free of the debilitating pain you have been suffering. Keeping you lifted up for healing now!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, what a day for me not to get on the computer until 10:30 pm! Well, I pray for you two every day anyway and now I'll be more specific with yours. I sure hope that the surgery was successful and that you are a good, patient and "sweet" patient. :-) I'm glad that you have such a wonderful family to help you both.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
Good on you for standing up for yourself. People can be so ignorant.
ReplyDeleteGreat news. My late husband had that same surgery and found tremendous relief.
ReplyDeleteI pray for you every day even when there's nothing wrong...just in case! I hope that the surgery does the trick as pain is not easy to live with.
ReplyDeletethat was me....
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