I got out of the hospital this afternoon. My doctor's have been wonderful. I am being taken care of very well. The pain management has been excellent. I can tell you that the pain in my arms from the TOS is gone. I have a lot of post surgical pain, but no TOS pain.

I have to keep this real short. I don't have voice recognition software, so I am typing.

Anyway, I am doing well, and hope to keep getting better and better. Thanks for all of your good wishes.
Tracy

Hi Trix.

Wow, that was fast. I'm so glad you are doing so well and the surgery
was such a success. Congratulations!

Your doctor must be excellent. I can't wait to hear more details.
I wish you a rapid recovery with no complications. Take care.

Happy Healing
Hope

Glad to hear things went well Trix....hope you continue to improve..take things easy.
Rach

YEAY TRIX!!!

Pain may be gone for now, don't be surprised or depressed if some of it creeps back. This will all work itself thru over time. Be obedient to your PT and rest as much as possible.

So glad you could post - even a little. Seriously, get a kid to type for you

(((((gentle hugs))))))
Anne

Its a long road with rehab and eventually I can tell you the pain will go away...It took mine 2yrs but I had some other complications after surgery mainly a major car accident..lol...so stay out of the car for at least a few months...dont overdo because you feel good you can build scar tissue you definately dont want....take care of yourself...Amy

silly lady - trix are for kids -- I know that doesn't make any sense - just goofing.

anyway it's awesome to hear from you but ... be a good recooperative {is that a word??} patient now...

Don't take any risks with activities too soon. OK??

Take care
Jo

Trix,

That's wonderful news! Now comes the part that is up to you - being VERY patient and allowing your body time to heal. Nerves can take a long time to regenerate, but scar tissue can form quickly and more you do, more scar tissue may form.

For me, about 3-4 weeks out the post-op pain was mostly better and I felt more myself again, then shortly after the nerves that had been trapped for so long came roaring back to life. It is painful until normal nerve activity is re-established, but this is normal, and WILL pass, we have referred to it here as the nerves "throwing a party" to celebrate their freedom.

Stretches and gentle ROM seem to be the most effective early post-op PT, then re-training the weak muscles to help with proper posture. I would question how knowledgeable any therapist is if they want to start you on any weight-bearing exercises until all nerve pain is absent. Victoria has the excellent Denver PT post-op therapy on the MS TOS-Pages, you can print this out and share it with your PT if desired.

Best wishes and many (((hugs)))), beth

Hope your recovery goes well Trix.. I 'm happy for you...

Beth you reminded me about those nerves coming back to life...Its too bad all our old posts are gone from BT...Trix at 2-4wks thoses nerves will come back to life sometimes sooner just talk to your surgeon or neuro, pain management doc or whomever is following you...Something like Neurontin and Valium can help you very much until those nervies settle down...good luck and keep us posted...Amy

TRIX that is such wonderful NEWS to hear... please do not try and do the 4 min mile though hope your therapists can help with any obstacle that may stand in your way !!!!!
Our best unto you,MARK-N-GOOBER