|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,155
Member
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,155 |
In my prayers, SL.
(Representing the flyover states.)
(((hugs)))
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,423
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,423 |
Thinking of you, SL. My desk is alight with candles for you. Opportunities abound from this situation - which ones can you find and take advantage of? Don't ya love uber positivity? I'm sure by the time you read this you will be a bit sore from surgery and wanna slug me for challenging your misery. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> It'll get better...... Fox
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,970
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,970 |
Adding to Fox's candles...I got one lit on my filing cabinets...it has two wicks...does that count for double? Make it plural? It's orange scented. No slugging. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> LA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310 |
Yes..PRAYING for SL today...
Let us all do that...it will matter...
I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,693
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,693 |
Thinking of you today SL.
Hope all is well.
BS 38
FWW 35
D Day 10/03
Recovery started 11/06
3 boys 12, 8 and a new baby
When life hands you lemons make lemonade then try to find the person life hands vodka and have a party.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,819
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,819 |
I've been traveling with the kids all day, but I'm lighting a candle now.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310 |
I bet she feels us LIFTING HER UP... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,828
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,828 |
SL,
Sorry to join in the candle/prayer party so late! I took the time out to light candles,,,,I stopped counting at 10.
Seriously, my prayers are with you. With so many of us praying in agreement bringing God into the situation, his agreement is with ours and He will move in your sitch. Have not doubt He and all of us are with you every moment!
Ok,,, back to the humor. What's this about a cake bonfire?? Don't say that to someone MY age with a bday in a couple of weeks!!
BS (me)
ExWS -Drac
DD 9
DSS 15
D Day 11/06
Divorced 10/01/07
"You Can't Fix Stupid" - My Mom
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310 |
Don't say that to someone MY age with a bday in a couple of weeks!! Shut up! Wait until you're over 50. I don't even know my correct age anymore. I stopped counting. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,516
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,516 |
Anyone have an update on SL?
(((continuing prayers for SL)))
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,871
Member
|
|
OP
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,871 |
Howdy friends,
The operation went very well. I have three vertebrae fused (C5-C7). I've got the xrays from surgery, too. It's really strange seeing hardware in my neck and forceps right along side them. Very strange, indeed! Luckily, he remembered to remove the forceps before closing up. The operation began at about 9AM Friday and was over by 12:30PM. I was walking, unassisted, by 12AM that evening. I was released at 11:00AM the next morning.
The incision is pretty large, about 3 inches wide, starting from the left side of my throat, horizontally cut. They closed with staples inside and massive amounts of glue outside. I suppose I could be Frankenstein for Halloween this year, while the scar is still fresh.
I'm pretty sore, very stiff, but can turn my neck a bit, and am taking pain meds, so I'm as comfortable as possible. I slept for about 5 hours straight last night, which was nice. I've also been able to lengthen the time between meds, without suffering any pain, just discomfort from the stiffness.
I do not have to wear a collar and the doc says that I should only have about a 20% reduction in range of motion, once all is healed. The actual fusion should take about 3 months, but I may be released for light duty in 4 weeks. Doc says I'm doing really well.
Husband is taking really good care of me. I didn't have to get myself one thing this weekend. Unfortunately, he had to return to work today, and son is back in school, but my dad will be calling and stopping by, and my girlfriend lives about 5 minutes away, so I'm covered. I'm able to get about quite well, so I'm not afraid; I just recognize I need to take it really easy.
PWC was lovely before the surgery; he gave me a great big hug and kiss, and he's been very talkative since. It's nice to see him loosen up a bit. I actually SAW my husband. It was strange. I wonder why he can't be like that all of the time? Hopefully, we'll see more of him, and more of me with him. It takes two, you know.
I did feel your presence and am so grateful for it. I've gotten so much support, it's wonderful.
Well, the neck is getting stiff and my tea is finised steeping, so I'm gonna get comfy and watch some videos.
Thank you all for giving me something to laugh over when I got back.
Me-BS-38
Married 1997; son, 8yo
Divorced April 2009
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 15,310 |
WONDERFUL NEWS...that you are doing SOOOO well..and so is YOUR MARRIAGE!! I think that you are not all that religious..but GOD is all in this... Love ya... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
I made it happen..a joyful life..filled with peace, contentment, happiness and fabulocity.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,033
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,033 |
Thanks for the report, SL. I'm glad to hear things went well and I wish for a very comfortable, speedy recovery for you.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,463
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,463 |
Sl, that's SOOO wonderful...I'm so glad that you are doing well...I look forward to hearing about your recovery...
Continued prayers in your direction!
(((SL)))
A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.
Thomas Carlyle
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,516
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,516 |
Great news all around SL! I'm so glad you are able to be up and about a little. As the days pass and you heal more and more, don't overdo! Take it easy and truly recover. I'm so happy for you with that BIG HUG & KISS from PCW!!! Yeaaaaaaaaaaa! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Take care friend!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,970
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,970 |
SL, Glad to know how you're doing right now... thought occurred to me... you won't be neckin' too heavily any time soon, eh? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> As for all the candles lit on your behalf...they warmed us, too, ya know. Just as you give us light in our lives, too. LA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,693
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,693 |
Glad you are doing well!!!!
BS 38
FWW 35
D Day 10/03
Recovery started 11/06
3 boys 12, 8 and a new baby
When life hands you lemons make lemonade then try to find the person life hands vodka and have a party.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,834
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,834 |
Silent:
May you be dancing Soon!
LG
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,965
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,965 |
Welcome back SL! I suppose I could be Frankenstein for Halloween this year It even has the first Crowd Surf!
Testosterone boys! Testosterone! It ain’t just for nose, ear and back hair anymore!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,819
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,819 |
Hey, SL. Thanks for posting the update. Glad to hear that there's positive movement on both recoveries.
|
|
|
Moderated by Ariel, BerlinMB, Denali, Fordude, IrishGreen, MBeliever, MBsurvivor, MBSync, McLovin, Mizar, PhoenixMB, Toujours
|
0 members (),
417
guests, and
57
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
