Yes, this surgery is for real an event you will remember, but then being through discectomy before, you will know what to anticipate. Pain post op, handled by meds. BLAST will be important as well as Log Roll to arise from bed. Take baby steps to allow restoration of your strength and body control. Stay on top of the surgical pain, which will abate in a couple of weeks. Then, hopefully be blessed with the restorative effect of pain management through a paddle embellished SCS system.
Making Christmas cards? That sounds good and very nicely rewarding! Enjoy.
Soon..... soon, we pray your ordeal will have come to a better place for Saffy, a place known as real pain management. It works for me, and I pray it works for you.
Prayin,
Mark56
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