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(Message started by: Renee on Mar 12^th, 2005, 3:56pm)

Title: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Renee on Mar 12^th, 2005, 3:56pm

After 3 weeks of being flat on my back and getting no help from epidural steroid injections, I saw a neurosurgeon on Thursday.

Yesterday I had an EMG, flexion/extension xrays and a CT Myelogram (not fun at all). The neurosurgeon called last night and I'm scheduled for surgery this coming Wednesday.

Plans are to perform a laminotomy, foraminotomy and removal of bone spurs at the c5/6 and c7 and partial discectomies of each. I also have herniations of the c3/4 and c4/5 but they are not bothersome. If anything, he will remove the bone spurs only from those areas.

There is a post on the medical board about sympathetic nerve blocks being helpful for ch. I wonder what opening up the nerve path and decompressing the sympathetic nerve might do for my ch's? I am being very optimistic that I may get some ch relief with this surgery as well, but we shall see.

So, I won't be around for a few days starting Wednesday and then once I'm back at home I don't know if I'll be online or not for a bit.

Dr. Williams is the neurosurgeon. He is a good neurosurgeon as he used to be the neurosurgeon for the Dallas Cowboys many years ago.

Prayers for his skilled hands, clear head and wisdom will be appreciated for Wednesday.
Renee

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by nani on Mar 12^th, 2005, 3:59pm

(((((RENEE)))))
Prayers and quick healing vibes and prayers from now until Friday. Keep us posted, sweetie....
[smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]
love, nani

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by firebrix on Mar 12^th, 2005, 5:10pm

All the VERY best to you Renee!

Just think how much easier the fishing will be!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery and PFDANs
firebrix

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Jonny on Mar 12^th, 2005, 5:30pm

Kick some surgery ass babe!!!

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by LeLimey on Mar 12^th, 2005, 5:37pm

Good luck Renee I hope all goes well. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can please
lots of love
Helen

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Mar 12^th, 2005, 5:55pm

Good Luck Renee. May the surgeons hands be blessed and may your recovery time be quick.

Hugs
Carol

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Kevin_M on Mar 12^th, 2005, 6:34pm

LOTS to you in thoughts Renee.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 12^th, 2005, 6:38pm

[[[[{Renee]]]]]

Prayers and vibes for you for a successful surgery and for some PF time! I hope it helps out with the CH for you!

Keep us posted!

Lizzie2/Carrie :)

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Redneck on Mar 12^th, 2005, 7:12pm

You got it dear. Hugs, vibes, whatever, I don't do windows though :)

Do they do brain surgery? I need a new one, er, or one at all [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Giovanni on Mar 12^th, 2005, 7:39pm

Best of luck to you Renee---I hope this surgery gives you the relief that you deserve.

(((((((((((VIBES)))))))))))

John

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Mar 12^th, 2005, 8:11pm

Many, many hugs and prayers coming your way, Renee!

Kris

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Gator on Mar 12^th, 2005, 11:59pm

Wishing you lots of good luck and steady hands for your sturgeon. ;;D

Wednesday is a good day to have things done. Fully recovered from the last weekend and not distracted looking forward to next weekend yet.

Monday - people are hung over or bummed about going back to work.

Tuesday - better but still trying to get into gear.

Thursday - daydreaming about and looking forward to the weekend.

Friday - forget it! Nothing but partying on the mind.

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by nancyc on Mar 13^th, 2005, 12:39am

Many prayers going up for you, sis...I do know the pain from the back too....Hope they can help me out soon....Let me know how you are please...love you, smiles,nancyc

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Renee on Mar 13^th, 2005, 4:42am

I'm OK right now, just tired of being flat on my back and on the duragesic patch. It has gone from taking 25mcg every 3 days to now needing 50mcg every 2 days.

Does anyone know if they will allow the duragesic patch for post-surgery pain control?

I'm SO ready for this and yes, should make trout fishing possible by this summer! ;;D Priorities!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by kimh on Mar 13^th, 2005, 5:21am

Well wishes headed your way Renee. Kick Butt!

Kim

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by BarbaraD on Mar 13^th, 2005, 9:22am

You know my wishes for you.. Hope you wake up without CH. Think positive.

Prayers your way...

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by nancyc on Mar 13^th, 2005, 10:55am

Sis, they will probably keep you on the patch after surgery then detox you down on it..but they wont be using it for post surgery pain...only because you have been on it for awhile now and they want to avoid withdrawals from it after surgery. They will probably use something else that works faster as a PCA pump for the first few days.along with the patch.....atleast that is what we do at the medical center here....God bless, smiles,nancyc

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Redd715 on Mar 13^th, 2005, 11:00am

Keep us informed when you can Renee. Many Many well wishes for you. Be well.

Pegg

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by E-Double on Mar 13^th, 2005, 11:56am

good luck and a speedy recovery!!!

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by broomhilda on Mar 13^th, 2005, 12:37pm

Best of luck and don't forget you can eat all the vanilla oreos you want ;;D

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Charlie on Mar 13^th, 2005, 2:44pm

Good luck Renee and while you're opened up, here's your chance to push the beast out of your life.

Charlie

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by cootie on Mar 13^th, 2005, 9:00pm

Very interested in how it al goes and turns out for ya.....I am duckin all the surgery or injections route STILL.....I jus don't want to go the finacial burdon route on us. Medical procedure ducker Pam

Lots of luck to ya !!!!!!

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by lionsound on Mar 13^th, 2005, 9:14pm

Pain free and wellness vibes for you, Renee!

-lionsound

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by sandie99 on Mar 14^th, 2005, 2:58am

Renee,
all the best! I hope everything went well. [smiley=hug.gif]

best wishes,
Sandie

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Charlie on Mar 15^th, 2005, 5:35pm

Me too. All the best Renee.

Charlie [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Jimmy_B on Mar 15^th, 2005, 7:23pm

Renee,

I am wishing you the best of luck...although I only know you from a few scribbles on this board...I can tell you're a very giving person and one who is deserving a break from this pain.

The pain immediatley after the surgery is not painful...however...it will get painful after the bones and nerves heal...so get on one of your Doctor's A$$ and get some pain control. They will probably let you keep the patch on, through surgery...and then should give you something on top of it for the post-surgery.

I haven't been checking the board as much...lately. But if you need anything PM or E-mail me. Thanks for keeping a check on me while I went through my surgery and you can be damned sure I will be making sure you make it through this surgery in great shape & high spirits.

Let us know how it went...as soon as you're able.

Jimmy

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Renee on Mar 16^th, 2005, 4:46am

Gets painful after the nerves and bone heal?

Don't tell me that! ;)

Out the door shortly. I'm scheduled first for surgery this morning.

I was told I'd have to take the patch off prior to surgery and would spend tonight in ICU. Will be home hopefully in a couple of days.

hugs to all,
Renee

p.s. Nani or BarbD will post an update later today for the family. I'm ready but shaking in my boots.

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by Gator on Mar 16^th, 2005, 5:15am

You'll do just fine. Of course by the time you see this, it will all be over. Anxiously awaiting the positive report of a successful surgery.

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by nani on Mar 16^th, 2005, 9:56am

Renee showed up early for her surgery today, only to find out that Anesthesiology screwed up. Her surgery has been rescheduled for early Friday morning. >:(

Title: Re: Surgery on Wed 3/16
Post by BobG on Mar 16^th, 2005, 8:07pm

rescheduled?

That totally sucks. Just drag out the waiting a little longer why don't they?

Can't the medical profession ever get anything right?
Don't they ever talk to each other?

Thinking of you Renee. ;)