L5-S1 Charite Revision Surgery 8 day post op

[Blairsara]

Allan
I have to wear my brace all the time except for when I'm in bed and he knows this. It's huge - goes all the way up to my shoulder blades. But thanks for the idea. It's a really f'ed up situation but I'm trying to do what I think is best. And knowing that I have support from my parents, friends, his best friend, and a forum of people reassures me that I am taking the proper precautions.

I just want to get back to not even thinking about him and all of this drama. That is the hard part, especially since I am bored out of my mind and I keep analyzing everything.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Blair

[ans]

You could make friends with a bouncer to hang around the house.

Boredom? I'm a great believer that Netflix has some incredible stuff including some tv series' that were more art e.g. "Homicide: Life On The Street". Tell us your taste in movies and books and maybe we have some suggestions - if you can sit comfortably. I raced through James Ellroy's and Jean Ferdinand Celine's books like a maniac Enough... Like Dan's idea the best: buy your own gated mansion.

Take care of yourself, ans

[Blairsara]

So three years ago today I had my first back surgery. Now I am in a hospital bed recovering from the surgery removing the Charite disc. Kind of ironic... I go and see my dr next week.. I think I should see my pain psychologist as well.. I am filled with so much anger and hatred because of all the stuff going on with my brother and as much as I try to be positive these feelings keep finding their way back. I just want a stress free environment. I didn't realize that was too much to ask for!

It has been a long three years. Hopefully, this is the answer to all of my problems. I never thought that the situation that I am in now was where I would be when I had my original surgery. Ha.. I was naive! I am taking it day by day.. so far today has been a blah day but hopefully it will get better. I hope that sometime soon they will make an artificial disc that doesnt completely destroy the facet joints of younger patients. There has to be studies and more research on this subject. I would hate to see another person go through all of the crap that I have had to go through. The one thing I have always wanted is for my experience to be a learning experience for others.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Blair

[dshobbies]

Blair,

How right you are about a learning experience. Many of us decided to or not to have this or other surgeries based on what others posted.

About your anger - holding on to this emotion will definitely interfere with your entire healing process. Though hard to let go, I come with a suggestion. Have you ever meditated? If not, I'll send you a pm trying to explain the process. If yes, please meditate often, going to your happy place and peace will find you. You'll be calmer and more at ease, allowing the healing process to consume your body instead of your emotions.

Sending you good vibes, Dale

[Blairsara]

Hi Guys,

It's about that time again for an update... the two month update! Things with me are going extremely well! I went to Dr. Regan last week and he said I am basicaly healed from the surgery itself and now it's just about the fusion. He said it will be about another 4 months. I am still on a high dose of morphine - about 200 mg per day - but in two weeks I'm going to start to ween off.

Dr. Regan cleared me for a lot of things: I can go to physial therapy, go in the pool, drive, stop using the cane, basically do anything that doesnt involve bending, lifting or twisitng. He said that once I start doing exercises on a day to day basis my legs won't twitch as much.

I havent felt like this for years, and although after my initial surgery I thought I got my life back I really didnt. It has been 6 years, friggen 6 years since my back problems started, and only now do I feel like I am really on the road to recovery.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you guys know how I'm doing and that everything with my back and recovery is going very well and I am very positive. Regarding my brother, it has been over a month since I have talked to him and I plan on taking the same course of action for the next 4-6 months.

I hope everyone had a great fourth of july! I can't believe it's been two months since my surgery!

[mmglobal]

Blair, great news! I'm so glad that you are on the mend... you are going to have to teach me to skate so I can try hockey GK.

I'm planning on a spiney party in late August.... hopefully you can make it.

Take care... talk to you soon,

Mark

[Maria]

Hey Blair,
So glad to hear you're doing so well! Re your bro, sounds like a plan of action or non (not talking to him)~ whatever works!!!!