Mick

I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you posted. I really do feel so much better.

I know this has to be done---paralysis is a real possibility if I don't have surgery.

Fortunately, for me, the deterioration of my legs isn't as bad as in your case. But, if I don't get this done, it will be. I haven't lost control of my bladder or bowels, but the increasing numbness in my groin is a definite signal that it's heading in that direction, in my very uneducated opinion.

Again, I appreciate your post more than you know. I've been on a roller coaster with this whole thing---being so grateful and happy that an "answer" has finally be found, then being smacked in the face with the reality of the whole thing. Hearing from you--someone who has been through all of this, even more in your case--and knowing your outcome, gives me such a sense of hope for my own future.

I still ask anyone else to share their experience with me. Thank you so much!

Jan

Jan, I'm happy to see that others have seen your post and responded, I wish I had more input to offer you myself.
Please know you are in my thoughts and when your able please ck. in and let us know how your doing.
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hugs, LindaM

Linda

Thank you so much for caring. To all who answered, thank you so much.
You have really helped me. I'll let you know how I am as soon as I am able.

Jan

Jan, Just wanted to let you know your in my thoughts as I'm sure your busy getting ready for the surgery date.
Try to have a nice relaxing week-end and enjoy yourself..
Linda

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

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