I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

On Aug 27, 6:31*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

Well damn. Hopefully it won't be extensive or too painful. When do
you go in?

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
...
>I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves in
>my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed. This so
>sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather than my
>surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

Yeah, that is far better than not knowing. Best of luck, and sorry
that you have to go through another surgery.

pavane

On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:31:37 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
>in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
>This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
>than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

I'm sorry to hear that. Get well soon
Janet US

Cheryl wrote:
> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

What a bummer. I hope the second surgery and recovery go
smoothly, and that the paralysis disappears.

--
Jean B.

On 8/27/2012 9:39 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Aug 27, 6:31 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
>> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
>> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
>> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
>> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> Well damn. Hopefully it won't be extensive or too painful. When do
> you go in?
>
Surgeon said instead of a 4 hour surgery, this will be 1.5 hours. I
still have to have an overnight stay. I'm doing it Sept 6. It's
going to be a very long week until then.

On 8/27/2012 9:44 PM, pavane wrote:
> "Cheryl" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves in
>> my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed. This so
>> sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather than my
>> surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> Yeah, that is far better than not knowing. Best of luck, and sorry
> that you have to go through another surgery.

Thanks. That was my thought as well. The worst would be if he said the
CT scan was all good.

On 8/27/2012 10:40 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:31:37 -0400, Cheryl >
> wrote:
>
>> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
>> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
>> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
>> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> I'm sorry to hear that. Get well soon

Thank you.

On 8/27/2012 11:07 PM, Jean B. wrote:
> Cheryl wrote:
>> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on
>> nerves in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be
>> paralyzed. This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT
>> scan rather than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> What a bummer. I hope the second surgery and recovery go smoothly, and
> that the paralysis disappears.

Me too. Thank you.

On 8/27/2012 8:31 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

I'm so sorry to hear you have to go through another surgery, but hope
and pray that this time everything will come out fine.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On 2012-08-28, Cheryl > wrote:

> Surgeon said instead of a 4 hour surgery, this will be 1.5 hours. I
> still have to have an overnight stay. I'm doing it Sept 6. It's
> going to be a very long week until then.

The best of luck to you on that, Cheryl.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

Sorry to hear this, but glad that there's a plan of action. Keep your hopes up. We're rootin' for ya.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Sorry to hear this, but glad that there's a plan of action. Keep your
> hopes up. We're rootin' for ya.

And don't eat the hospital food!

Cheryl wrote:
>
> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on
> nerves in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be
> paralyzed. This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT
> scan rather than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.

I strongly suggest a second opinion. Good luck and I hope you have a
full recovery. When I began experiencing severe back pain some 20
years ago surgery seemed to be the soup of the day. The two
Orthopedic surgeons I went to just wanted to cut, that's what surgeons
do. I consulted with the doctor at my work and was advised to see a
Neurologist and one was recommended. New CT scans were done and I was
told that surgery wouldn't help and would lead to more surgery that
would eventually put me in a wheel chair. I went through a short
course of physical therapy that didn't help at all. Finally I had the
shots, three sessions over three months. After the first two sessions
nothing, no effect and I was about to give up, but the morning after
the third session the pain was totally gone and still. I still have
two herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and arthitis deposits, but no
pain. My instructions are no heavy lifting, no twisting, no reaching
up high. It works. I take no pain meds either. If the pain comes
back I will have the shots again, and they are totally painless, don't
even feel the needle.

On Aug 27, 10:04*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 8/27/2012 9:39 PM, ImStillMags wrote:> On Aug 27, 6:31 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> >> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
> >> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
> >> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
> >> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> > Well damn. * Hopefully it won't be extensive or too painful. * When do
> > you go in?
>
> Surgeon said instead of a 4 hour surgery, this will be 1.5 hours. *I
> still have to have an overnight stay. * I'm doing it Sept 6. *It's
> going to be a very long week until then.

If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
here supporting you.

On 8/28/2012 12:21 AM, Cheryl wrote:

> Thanks. Such bad timing since I told the folks at work I'd only be out
> a month. But they understand, as they've told me, so I can only hope
> they continue to understand.

Aw shucks, I am sorry you have to go through this. You probably need
that left leg and foot, though. Don't worry about your coworkers, they
will get over it. I will be thinking positive thoughts on the 6th.

Becca

On 8/28/2012 10:02 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> I strongly suggest a second opinion. Good luck and I hope you have a
> full recovery. When I began experiencing severe back pain some 20
> years ago surgery seemed to be the soup of the day. The two
> Orthopedic surgeons I went to just wanted to cut, that's what surgeons
> do. I consulted with the doctor at my work and was advised to see a
> Neurologist and one was recommended. New CT scans were done and I was
> told that surgery wouldn't help and would lead to more surgery that
> would eventually put me in a wheel chair. I went through a short
> course of physical therapy that didn't help at all. Finally I had the
> shots, three sessions over three months. After the first two sessions
> nothing, no effect and I was about to give up, but the morning after
> the third session the pain was totally gone and still. I still have
> two herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and arthitis deposits, but no
> pain. My instructions are no heavy lifting, no twisting, no reaching
> up high. It works. I take no pain meds either. If the pain comes
> back I will have the shots again, and they are totally painless, don't
> even feel the needle.

I've already had epidurals. The first one helped, the second didn't.
I've done Pt - no help there at all. I think I've tried everything
which is why it led to surgery. Surgery is the only thing that can
repair this now.

On 8/28/2012 9:08 AM, Kody wrote:
> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> Sorry to hear this, but glad that there's a plan of action. Keep your
>> hopes up. We're rootin' for ya.
>
> And don't eat the hospital food!
>
>
I learned that during the first surgery a month ago. The hospital food
is not edible.

On 8/28/2012 10:04 AM, ImStillMags wrote:
> If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
> relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
> it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
> your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
> your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
> technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
> procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
> good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
> limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
> health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
> often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
> does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
> here supporting you.

Thanks. I'm trying to think good thoughts about this but it's hard with
so much pain. It will be a shorter surgery than the one with the screws
and rods and at least those don't have to be moved during this surgery.
It's just to clean up some bone where the nerve roots are still being
compressed.

On 8/28/2012 8:35 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 8/27/2012 8:31 PM, Cheryl wrote:
>> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
>> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
>> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
>> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> I'm so sorry to hear you have to go through another surgery, but hope
> and pray that this time everything will come out fine.
>
Thanks Janet.

On 8/28/2012 8:44 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2012-08-28, Cheryl > wrote:
>
>> Surgeon said instead of a 4 hour surgery, this will be 1.5 hours. I
>> still have to have an overnight stay. I'm doing it Sept 6. It's
>> going to be a very long week until then.
>
> The best of luck to you on that, Cheryl.
>
> nb
>
Thanks nb.

On 8/28/2012 11:09 AM, Ema Nymton wrote:
> On 8/28/2012 12:21 AM, Cheryl wrote:
>
>> Thanks. Such bad timing since I told the folks at work I'd only be out
>> a month. But they understand, as they've told me, so I can only hope
>> they continue to understand.
>
> Aw shucks, I am sorry you have to go through this. You probably need
> that left leg and foot, though. Don't worry about your coworkers, they
> will get over it. I will be thinking positive thoughts on the 6th.

LOL! Yep, life is easier with that leg and foot but right now I want to
cut them off. Thanks for the positive thoughts.

On 8/28/2012 8:54 AM, Kalmia wrote:
>
>
> Sorry to hear this, but glad that there's a plan of action. Keep your hopes up. We're rootin' for ya.
>

Thank you!

ImStillMags > wrote:
-snip-
>
>If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
>relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
>it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
>your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
>your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
>technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
>procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
>good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
>limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
>health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
>often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
>does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
>here supporting you.

Well said! Cheryl, what do you miss doing? Visualize yourself
doing it--- you will be able to as soon as all this 'crap' is over.

It *will* be over.

Jim

On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:07:20 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 8/28/2012 10:02 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> I strongly suggest a second opinion. Good luck and I hope you have a
>> full recovery. When I began experiencing severe back pain some 20
>> years ago surgery seemed to be the soup of the day. The two
>> Orthopedic surgeons I went to just wanted to cut, that's what surgeons
>> do. I consulted with the doctor at my work and was advised to see a
>> Neurologist and one was recommended. New CT scans were done and I was
>> told that surgery wouldn't help and would lead to more surgery that
>> would eventually put me in a wheel chair. I went through a short
>> course of physical therapy that didn't help at all. Finally I had the
>> shots, three sessions over three months. After the first two sessions
>> nothing, no effect and I was about to give up, but the morning after
>> the third session the pain was totally gone and still. I still have
>> two herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and arthitis deposits, but no
>> pain. My instructions are no heavy lifting, no twisting, no reaching
>> up high. It works. I take no pain meds either. If the pain comes
>> back I will have the shots again, and they are totally painless, don't
>> even feel the needle.
>
>I've already had epidurals. The first one helped, the second didn't.
>I've done Pt - no help there at all. I think I've tried everything
>which is why it led to surgery. Surgery is the only thing that can
>repair this now.

Hopefully this time it'll work, good luck.

On 8/28/2012 9:31 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> ImStillMags > wrote:
> -snip-
>>
>> If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
>> relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
>> it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
>> your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
>> your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
>> technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
>> procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
>> good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
>> limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
>> health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
>> often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
>> does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
>> here supporting you.
>
> Well said! Cheryl, what do you miss doing? Visualize yourself
> doing it--- you will be able to as soon as all this 'crap' is over.
>
> It *will* be over.

This will sound silly but I just want to do regular things again that
cause too much pain, like grocery shopping, regular shopping, and I want
to be able to plan for outings where I don't have to make sure there's
somewhere to sit every 10 minutes, and I don't want to hold everyone up
because they have to wait for my back to not be feeling like it's on
fire when I walk.

I haven't stepped foot in a regular store like a mall in years.
Amazon.com is where all of my shopping is done.

On 8/29/2012 9:07 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:07:20 -0400, Cheryl >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/28/2012 10:02 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> I strongly suggest a second opinion. Good luck and I hope you have a
>>> full recovery. When I began experiencing severe back pain some 20
>>> years ago surgery seemed to be the soup of the day. The two
>>> Orthopedic surgeons I went to just wanted to cut, that's what surgeons
>>> do. I consulted with the doctor at my work and was advised to see a
>>> Neurologist and one was recommended. New CT scans were done and I was
>>> told that surgery wouldn't help and would lead to more surgery that
>>> would eventually put me in a wheel chair. I went through a short
>>> course of physical therapy that didn't help at all. Finally I had the
>>> shots, three sessions over three months. After the first two sessions
>>> nothing, no effect and I was about to give up, but the morning after
>>> the third session the pain was totally gone and still. I still have
>>> two herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and arthitis deposits, but no
>>> pain. My instructions are no heavy lifting, no twisting, no reaching
>>> up high. It works. I take no pain meds either. If the pain comes
>>> back I will have the shots again, and they are totally painless, don't
>>> even feel the needle.
>>
>> I've already had epidurals. The first one helped, the second didn't.
>> I've done Pt - no help there at all. I think I've tried everything
>> which is why it led to surgery. Surgery is the only thing that can
>> repair this now.
>
> Hopefully this time it'll work, good luck.
>
Thanks Sheldon. I'm glad your problems resolved without surgery.