off the fence - I have a surgery date!

[sahuaro]

Wishing you all the best towards a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. I know well the strong ambivalence and then my symptoms "disappeared" the week before surgery. The findings when the surgeon got in there left little doubt that I had made the right decision. You are in great hands.

[dshobbies]

Diane,

Most of us spend years suffering before taking that leap, wasting precious time, especially with a granddaughter who needs Grandma's special attention.

Aside from my leg which was an extreme complication (I know of only 1other similar problem) my biggest recooperative obstacle was in the bathroom arena. In retrospect, that's not too bad though going through it was difficult. The trick is finding the right combo of laxatives. Should this become your problem, just post it and I'm sure you'll get all the suggestions you can use. Everyone's different so try them all. I hope your surgery goes so smoothly that this too becomes your only hurdle.

All surgeries create anxiety so don't worry when you feel like climbing the walls. A little paint will cover any clawing marks. I wish you the best of luck and I know you're in the best hands, times 2.

It was wonderful meeting you and please post often. We're here to help and support. Dale

[chasswen]

diane
no worries he's the best.
May The Force Be With You..
and don't worry theres plenty of force to go around we will not run out.
warm regards
chuck

[Jim M2]

Diane,
I'm glad you've finished the anxiety of the decision. Good riddance to pain. Here's hoping Dr. B returns you to 39 y.o. I hope to see you and Mark soon, when you're healthy and happy.

[ans]

Hi Diane,

Sorry about your back problems! Will you have a two-level pending a discogram? You're in the best of hands for this brave decision. My very best.

Allan (the guy who came over and ate some sandwiches)

[Poncho]

Diane,

Making that decision is a majority of the battle with our complicated spine issues.

I agree that there may be some anxiety as the date approaches - however, I think there will be a sense of relief too.

Please feel free to post what your thoughts and feelings are as the date approaches. Having friends online really helped relieve any fears.

That week of March I will be out on seminar in Nevada - but I will keep checking in on your progress.

Take Care Diane,
Poncho

[Cheryl]

Best of Luck! I know how you are feeling. Hang in there!!!!