Anne,

I am wondering how you are doing also - is there anyone who can post for you, don't do it yourself, to let us know you're ok?

Don't do anything. Now is the time NOT to make scar tissue.

It is TRUE that SURGERY BENEFITS MAY TAKE A YEAR OR TWO TO REALIZE. I remember thinking that is so crazy, but my neuro told me I'd been years in the making, so let this surgery do its healing and try to be patient.

I noticed the first year I had NO headaches anymore! Yay! But, now it's been 3 1/2 years and I have hardly ever full blown RSD, but I do get headaches almost every day again...so trade some stuff for other stuff. The RSD was horrific, though, so I do not regret surgery in the least. I do not know anyone personally who had surgery who regrets it. Each person had some relief, if not just the stop or slow down of any increasing symptoms.

God bless you. Think healing thoughts...

ALSO, KEEP AWAY FROM GERMS. COVER YOUR MOUTH IF PEOPLE ARE VISITING. DO NOT GET A COLD OR FLU. DON'T FEEL YOU HAVE TO BE POLITE AND HUG AND KISS AND STUFF - THIS SURGERY IS ALL IMPORTANT NOW.