Considering Revision Surgery

[Justin]

Phylly,

There is no reason to "feel dumb." Your surgery next week is a major life-event and it is human nature to make sure you've covered all your bases.

About feeling better--I felt the exact same way ~week before my ADR surgery in 2003. The mind is very powerful, especially when it knows *elective surgery is around the corner, and not out-of-the-blue accident/trauma. BTW, Happy Early Birthday!

Phylly--you have done your homework, and now is your time to start feeling better again. This is a big step; however, I know you will come out on the other side brilliantly.

God bless--and if you need anything, don't hesitate...

Originally Posted by phylly

I am ready, I have a date, Insurance is approved etc. I woke up this morning is less pain than yesterday and yesterday was less than last week. i finished a medrol pack last week to counteract the nerve pain from the CT myelogram. I know this won't last but I am blown away thinking of having surgery when my pain isn't so bad. My husband and the surgeon would likely kill me if I cancelled and I know this is just a short time thing, I think? I have had these before and they do work but I have never had one work so well. I think I need to go run up and down the stairs for awhile and then run down the street bending over and picking up papers along the way.

I guess the good news is I can cut down on my meds before the surgery so when I need them I can have more. I feel really stupid because my pain has been in the 7-9 range most days and today is like 3. i can't imagine putting this off but why is this happening now? Always a little excitement and the brain sure works in funny ways. I met with my PM Dr. today and they did tell me to try to cut back my meds if possible so this will be easy. I just don't want to have unnecessary surgery and fuse my ADR's if this is more permanent. Help! Has anyone had this happen to them?

I know that I get to stop even on the way into the OR but How idiotic would that look. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me? Or of course the cortisone is working right now and will wear off. I am just rambling and be really nervous, sorry. Thanks for all the support, I do feel really dumb.
Phylly