Hi, I'm new to the community... Found neurotalk on a Google search.
I was looking up complications concerning my upcoming anterior and posterior fusion of c3-7 using rods and screws. Needless to say I'm freaking out
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My name is Rachel and I'm here on the spirituality thread because this upcoming surgery (and the pain associated) is draining my energy. To everyone close around me I am strong and confident but my insides are shaking in fear. I'm scared. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this week. I also have bipolar illness and anxiety disorder.... Thankfully my medication is working well right now. I have to get this surgery to try to reverse the damage that has already been done to my spinal cord, and I think that I chose a great surgeon... So I feel confident in his abilities... Its just the what if`s. Thanks for reading my post and please don't hesitate to share thoughts, feelings, quotes, anything.... I need gazoodles of strength spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
-rachel