Bad bad bad news
 

I have to have a revision surgery. Apparently, when I fell about a month ago, I knocked the lead out and to the side which is why I don't feel much stim and feel so much in my stomach and abdominal area. I think they're going go down a vertebrae which will actually take away the stomach sensation hopefully. I'm in shock. I can't believe, after one back surgery, we go right back in. I wanted to wait until December but my doctor is pretty gung ho about doing it sooner than later before scar tissue builds up. My rep says its pretty dicey anyway..so not happy here in Texas. Back to back surgeries are not what I had planned. I may lose my job over it. Boo.

So sorry you are going through this. It's rough having back to back spinal surgery, particularly close to the holidays. On the other hand, if the doctor says you are up to it, get it over with. You don't want that hanging over your head. We are here for you. Prayers headed your way. :)

i'm so sorry to hear what you are going thru
God Bless
someone who cares

Awwww TK!
 

The blessing in the gung ho approach is the avoidance of far too much scar tissue. As a fertile garden of scarring abundantly myself, I know the deal about scarring, and avoiding it if possible. Geesh, I even feel at night the scarring of my wires from generator to paddles along my spinal column, especially when lying in bed, and it has been over two years for me.

Prayin for ya,
OK?
Mark56:hug:zzzzzzzz:grouphug:

I agree .. It's been six months now since I had my stim taken out and paddle leads etc., this was because of a severe infection. My surgeon said to give it a good six months for any infection to clear but when he next tries to put the lead in my back he might not be able to because of all the scarring, so the sooner the better. Just be ever so gentle with yourself afterwards. I know I intend to be because I know I won't get another chance.

Absolutely!!!!! Before the surgeon has an opportunity to throw in the grenade and close, the area is already screaming for the body to start producing scar tissue and osteophytes. We are blessed that we don't have to do this with just our own strength.

Bummer....
 

Dang, TK, I'm real sorry to hear this.
As the others have said tho, gitter overwith asap. I'm glad to know that your doctor is right on top of this and looking out for your best interest.
It'll be a setback no doubt, but you'll be much better off in the long run and you won't have that annoying stim in your abdomen.

Caring,
Rae
:grouphug:

Hi TK
 

So sorry to hear of this bad news. Nobody wants to jump right back into surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers too. ginnie

Thank you all for your suppose. Don't know what I'd do without my "friends" seriously, y'all support me so much, you have no idea. Well, I have my ore-op clearance 9/27, and surg either 10/3, possibly 10/10; depending on insurance with this being possibly a WC case (I fell at work) I'm also worried about them firing me over it, but then legally we could probably have field day lol. I'm working on all my homework, intern hours, and getting everything ready because recovery number two comes first!! NOTHING will change that!!! At least I know what to expect and I'll go back and retread my July stuff. Also, my surgeon thinks we can hopefully get away without retunneling or opening the battery pack so hopefully just one incision. Any advice, ideas, sage help????

Thanks, guys!! Y'all rock!!

:grouphug::hug:

TK
:winky:

Good lord meds kicked in,

Typos excuse them reread, support, and thanks and clearance lol

Night

T

Love to watch the typos (someone elses' :D) when the meds kick in. Now that is a problem AND a blessing. I hope you are still snoozing. I've been up and down all night.....per usual. That certainly beats no sleep at all. Have a good weekend. :hug:

I know lol. I was like my gosh, I should have written that BEFORE I took night meds. I joke, but that is because the alternative is cry and there has been enough of that lol. I say, October 3rd cant get here soon enough. Get it over with so I can have some semblance of normalcy in my life. It's been too long. I know with rsd and it already being in the incision it will get worse but, you know, you keep trying, because really, what else can you do? I just want to se my kids graduate. All I want is 8 more years.

I hope some people have input. I assume I will have a bigger scar, but I wonder what else will change.

TK

:hug:
:grouphug:

TK ,

you won't want to make it only 8
you'll want to see success love
blossom marriage and dance at you're
grandchildren wedding
i myself am bed ridden
my head is to heavy to keep up
and when i am up my head is most
comfortable looking at the ground
my child is an adult 28 taken to the
hospital with gallbladder attack
she developed crystals one of two
ways to get and it isn't drinking
her triglyceride through the roof
point i'm trying to get out
we are always needed
as she is in the hospital
i have the honor and have my
18 month granddaughter
my pain thru my body
4 years2 failed cervical neck
surgeries a hiccup in the road
was my breast cancer i found
my right one and had both
breast taken off
i was recommended a pain pump
and have been following everyone's
experience
i am a strong minded woman
and am done with surgeries
for now
again i understand your dark thought
i prayed that God just let me not wake
no drama and i am ashamed
who the hell could ever think
anything like that
my pain is talking when
it is out of control
i am at the door of the deceiver
always lurking cunning
my father committed suicide
we are all damaged by it
anytime you feel so bad call
upon me i care

someone who cares

I'd like to think you have more than eight years left in your tank. Life becomes one day at a time if you want to go the distance and not lose your mind. I would also like to think that there are going to be new, more effective, meds and treatments coming our way. Of course, if we are older and have been dealing with our glitches for a long time, we have to pray that Medicare/Medicaid will consider us worth the expense. :rolleyes: I can't begin to communicate how insulting it is to be denied treatment that has been personally beneficial because I am no longer a good investment.

Have a good day and try to find something that will help distract you from the pain. I have several movies and mini series that really distract me. On the other hand, I have a few that bore the socks off of me and put me to sleep. That's not all bad either. :D

Gotta "love" Tech Probs
 

I had this reply set up over a week ago and my virtual machine...anyway, not important. Here's what tried to write to you...



TK - really sorry to hear of all this...I can really understand your frustration. When I found out my 2 leads had 1 contact on each that was defective I was sure we would have to repeat the surgery ... I really do understand that emotional roller-coaster - at one point I was sure that's what I was looking at.

Keep us posted - WC can really complicate things a bit!