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Hi Linda

Just a few more days and it will be the day. I had my pre-admission tests, etc. yesterday. We talked to an anesthesologist after I was stuck, poked, etc. He's on duty that day, but wasn't sure if he will be my anesthesologist--he'll know by Tuesday.

We've orderd a hospital bed for our family room--we have a tri-level home with stairs everywhere and our family room is on the ground floor (our yard slopes). Easy access to a bathroom with shower, I'll have a small fridge and microwave on a talble in case I need to fix myself something to eat or drink, easy access to the garage and outside when I feel like going outside, etc. I'm going to borrow a shower chair, grabber, and a few other things I will need.

My daughter and future son-in-law are on their way to our house right now for a visit this weekend.

I feel resigned to this whole thing--and, actually, pretty peaceful about it. This time next week, I'll be in pain and may be sick---but it will get better.

Again, I appreciate your thoughtfulness so much, Linda. I'll let you know how things went as soon as I can.

Take care.

Jan

Jan, It's so good to hear you are accepting this and feel confident that is what it takes to have a good outcome.
It also sounds that you will have good week-end and enjoy yourself and have made plenty of after care plans, just be sure and follow ALL the drs orders and even then if the dr says it's okay and your body tells you no listen to your body!!
Know that there is a lot of us out here pulling for you and many of us that may be where you are some day and interested in hearing how your progress goes.
Take care and I'm sending healing vibes your way!
Linda

Thanks, Linda---

I'll be back. I hope to be on the "giving" sign here soon. That's what support boards are good for---receiving support, but also sharing your own experience so others can benefit from it (in a positive way).

Talk to you later.

Jan

sorry for your pain.

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Originally Posted by Fairqueen (Post 3232)

Hi Linda

Thank you for answering my post.

I have weakness on my left side, my left leg has been getting weaker and weaker all summer--it drags and sometimes doesn't work very well. I also have had numbness on the left side for at least two years. I've been to two neurologists who couldn't find the problem (never did an MRI of my thoracic spine) and was referred to my present neurologist who referred me to the neuro surgeon. I was told that if I did not have this surgery, I could lose the use of my leg entirely. I even get numb in my groin and my right leg is starting to be involved.

I have had so many tests it would curl your toes--all negative until the MRI on my thoracic spine.

I was told that time is of the essence in my case. I've researched on the internet and found that, in cases like mine, surgery is done as soon as possible--referring to the increasing weakness of my left leg.
My neuro surgeon has an excellent reputation and we have faith in him. However, I knew this was serious--but didn't realize how serious it really is. My neuro surgeon told us the risks, but he said he could help me. He said that I may not regain what I might have already lost, but that he could stop the progression.

What would happen if I didn't have this surgery? Would I be paralyzed from the waist down? He didn't actually say that, but he said it was very dangerous for me to continue this way.

I just cry and cry. I'm so scared-- I don't think my family gets the enormity of the situation. My daughter is getting married in March---I want to walk down the aisle. I want to see her married. I want to live. I try to put on a brave front for my husband and I try not to act afraid, but I am so afraid.
You say this is hard to recoup from. What kind of shape will I be in following surgery? I know I'm asking impossible questions. I'm sorry.

Jan

Hi I just had a cervical epidural done for chronic pain,(and that was after taking EVERY medicine under the sun-Viccodine,Norco,Percocet,Hydrocodone,Fentanyl patches,Gaboppentin,Lyrica,anti-inflamatorries ,with NO RELEIF) 1 month ago and was left with a paralyzed left arm,headaches,sleepleess nights (Everynight) and more pain then when I got this shot.H as anyone else experienced this?

Love and Blessings A.G

I have alot gone on with my back c-s1 but the Tspine is a lot more to deal with
This is my MRI report
A very minimal conave deformity of the inderior endplate of T7 which ia chronic and benign. There are disc degenerative changes noted at T7-T8 where there is loss of disc space height and disc desiccation observed. Disc degenerative changes anteriorly at T8-T9 with marrow endplate changes are notedas well.A posterior desiccated disc extrusion centrally is noted at T7-T8 with mild dural sac compression and no direct cord impingement. a small left paracentral extrusion is present at T10-T11 without cord impingement. At T11-T12 a right paracentral extrusion is noted. This desiccated extrusion extend slightly above the disc space measuring 2 to 3 mm in size with mild right dural sac compression and mild anterior right cord flattening without canal stenosis