I went to my surgeon yesterday
By TerryZ
@TerryZ (22076)
United States
November 14, 2007 2:32pm CST
I couldnt talk about it when I got home yesterday because I was really upset. But Im okay now so I will explaine it to you. The procedure will be the same as before he will go through the front of my neck to repair the bad disk. And this is the part I wasnt expecting then he make another incision in the back of my neck and put in two bars next to my spinal cord. That should prevent this from happening again. And at first I wont have much movement with my neck untill its healed. What a shock to me! I call them next week and they will give me a date for surgery. It wont be till after the holidays. So thats it folks. Im really trying to be strong. And all of you guys have been great with keeping my spirits up and I want to thank you all. And big hugs to all of you. I feel so bad for my husband he is so upset about it.
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@usmcsgtwife (4997)
• United States
14 Nov 07
oh wow I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Everything will be okay
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
14 Nov 07
I must have missed one of your discussions about this, Terry...what is wrong with your neck?
Regardless, you know you will be in my prayers for a safe and healthy recovery. Please let us know when your surgery is so we can all send you and your hubby wonderful positive thoughts to help you heal quickly......Bobbie xxxooo
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Last year I had a herniated disc C5 and they operated on that. A couple of months ago I started having pain again and the disc above the one they fixed is now herniated real bad. If I dont have surgery and I turn a certain way I could be paralized. So its surgery for me. But this time they are going in the back of my neck and the front of my neck. So Im really scared! I will keep you informed.Thanks its nice to have friends like you.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Oh wow Terry, I didn't know and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I guess I would look at it like this...better to have the surgery for a few hours in comparison to being paralyzed for the rest of your life. I just know you are going to be fine...too many prayers and good thoughts are coming your way, and please think of that before your surgery starts. We are all your miracle workers here, you'll see. Trust me on this one. We all just love you to pieces!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Oh Terryz, your in my prayers. That is pretty severe and so sorry you have to go through it. You will be in my thoughts HUGS!
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
15 Nov 07
Hi TerryZ! really sorry to hear that. i am always keeping you in my prayers and I hope things will really get better. I know it is very difficult for you but I am still keeping my hopes that you will always find that inner strength to fight this again. You are a strong peson and I believe in you and I know you will overcome this. Take care and always have a nice day. :)
@BayleighGray (4334)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Bless you Terry, Im so sure everything will go fine! Ill keep you in my prayers! Hugs Bay xx
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@dianiraj (27)
• Kenya
15 Nov 07
Hi,
I know how you must be feeling but trust me your surgeon is doing the best for you and I wish you a speedy recovery and touch the magical figure of 10000 posts on mylot!!
I have a fractured L5 and I went to see my spinal surgeon who explained to me the whole procedure. Being a doctor only added to more apprehension on my part. I have a condition called as spondylolisthesis and I need bone grafts from my hip bone which will be placed from the abdomen onto the vertebral column at the level of L5 along with fusion of L4-S1 which means a lifelong limitation of flexion of my spine. I have not made up my courage yet and will decide shortly. Sorry to bug you with my problem but I wish you all the best.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
15 Nov 07
I am so sorry that you are foing to have to go through this again. Hopefully when it is all over, you will be glad you did it. I am sure your husband is more upset because you are and he knows how hard it is going to be for you for a while.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 07
Sweetie I am so sorry but you will be ok you have to be ok and you have to be strong as Gissi and me need you to be strong and you know my Thoughts are with you and they will be with you all the time no matter how I am
Your Husband will be upset about it as he will worry, he will be ok Sweetie give him a hug from me and tell it will be fine
I love you Sweet and a big Hug
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
14 Nov 07
It is amazing what doctors can do these days. And a good thing is that you will not have to miss the holidays. You and your husband (who is probably like you in that he carries his heart in your sleeves) would be more upset if you could not spend Christmas and New Years together. Right now, it is just the anticipation and the worry that has gotten you done, but it is not as if you had to wait six months.
So now take it easy, do not go tearing your hair out. At least you will be better.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
15 Nov 07
No I will be by myself when the hubby goes to work. But I will be fine. Im just glad I have insurance. Thanks for your prayers I think Im going to need them.LOL And thanks for keeping me laughing because I really dont want to think about it. Love you too!
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
14 Nov 07
In God all things are possible, I will be praying for you that the surgery goes well and you heal real fast. You are a very special person and I know you are a very strong person, hang in there. I am glad you have decided to go through surgery, it's the best decision you could have done.
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
15 Nov 07
And bigs HUGS to you too! Just look at it this way...once it's done you hopefully won't have to worry about it again! That and you can tell people you're like the bionic woman by getting new parts :D
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
14 Nov 07
Oh crap is all I can say. I'd be upset too my friend if I had news like this. All I can say is that with this surgery hopefully you won't be in anymore pain after you're all healed up, and at least you won't have the surgery until after the holidays..uh, which Thanksgiving or Christmas? Anyway you just know my prayers are with you on this and lots of hugs to you ((((((hugs))))
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
14 Nov 07
Terry, I will be thinking of you and your husband. It is amazing what they can do medically today. God has given them much knowledge. Keep me informed of the date of your surgery and I will keep you in my prayers. Good luck.
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
14 Nov 07
Hi Terry,
I am so sorry that this is happening, I'm sorry for you and your hubby. If their is anything I can do please let me know sweetie! Or if you need to talk I am just a pm away! You and your family are in my thoughts and heart! Please keep us posted about the surgery date.
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
15 Nov 07
awww i want to get in on this too,i love you all purple teddybear,terryz,oreo.i am so sorry about what you are going through terry,i know it's such a hard time to deal with but if i can help you with anything let me know and i am just a call away or hey maybe even a hour away,you live close to me.prayers will be with you and yes i love the purple color too and that teddybear always makes me smile but also the person behind it makes me smile more.love to you all.pattie oxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
