Never again

[Liz]

Hi Phylly,

i'm SO relieved and happy for you!!! you survived the surgery, i assume you can feel your legs, there's no trauma to your veins, and i hope to only hear of gradual improvements for you... wow. i think this is a sign of good things to come for you Phylly. please be patient w/with your recovery, stay positive, and keep us posted.

take care,
Liz

[Terry Allen Blackburn]

Phylly:

I am so glad that things are going to be moving in a better direction for you. It's been a rough road, but you've had an amazingly positive attitude and disposition. I've been at a drug court conference most of the week, and Rotary's 57th Annual Spaghetti Dinner last night, so I have been swamped. I have been thinking about you and hoping, and praying, that it went well. Now we can support you in the process of true recovery this time around. Hang in there, take the happy drugs , behave yourself (pot calling the kettle black). I look forward to hearing more from you in the days ahead.

Terry Newton

[SandyW]

Dear Phylly

Great news! Praying for a fast and increasingly pain-free recovery. Hang in there, know you can do it.

Was your son able to stay with you thru your surgery. Take advantage of all the support and "mothering" you richly deserve.

Sandy

[ImpOssibleOne]

Good news and great to see you posting already. I had a fusion on Tuesday as well, albeit a less complicated one, but we can compare notes when you get home. If you're up walking already it shouldn't be long. Good going! I'm sending healing thoughts your way.

Adrienne

[treefrog]

So glad that you are on the other side now. Up and walking already, that's fantastic. Rest, rest, and rest some more. Look forward to hearing more, when you are able.

Very happy to know that you are okay.

[Justin]

Hey Phylly,

Any updates? I know you are probably focused on recovering... I just wanted to drop you a line of support. I hope all is well.

[phylly]

Hello All,
Thanks for the wonderful wishes, I tried to get something down but I guess it was not too coherent. Saint Joseph's is a beautiful hospital. All the staff and doctors are so happy and cheerful. I have been struggling with some pain issues. I figured that would happen because of how long I had been on drugs. The surgery went real well and as far as I can tell; a lot of my pain is gone, except for the back and front pain. My Dr. did the percutaneus surgery where he did not scrape the muscle away from the bone. This should give me more muscle to help in healing. Dr. Carlson also said that he recommended some bone treatment to aid in hardening the bones since mine were somewhat spongy. This was good news for me. I had osteopenia from all the epidurals and I was glad for a cure over several years.

I have been rather zonked out the past few days as they regulate meds from the pca to the pills. I thought I would be going home tomorrow but haven't heard the final word yet.

Adrienne, I hope my twin is doing well too. I forgot the stomach bloating and the back hurting too. I can't wait to sit and get my fingers uncovered from the IV's. My hair is longing for the shower, soon I hope. I guess I was amazed at how the two doctors were able to get the discs out. I hear there is a cage around bone.

I am not sure what else to write, so please ask whatever you need to find out, if I can help you. Mark, thanks for checking up on me. I'll be talking to you all soon.

Phylly

[Roblin]

I am so happy you are on the other side and they were able to get the disks out. I will be anxious to hear all of the details when you are feeling better. Best wishes on a quick and wonderful recovery!
Roblin

[sarah.p]

Hi Phylly,
Im so glad that the surgery is done, and you have posted!
You seem to be doing extremely well, and im so pleased to hear that all went well for you.
Wishing you very much positivity for your recovery, rest well and take things very easy, Im still smiling after seeing the surgery done and your posts!
warmest hugs
sarah xx

[Cindylou]

Phylly, so glad you are at day 4 post-op already. I know the post surgery pain is no picnic, so hang in there. I can't wait to hear when they give the thumb's up to release you from the hospital. I pray this is your final surgery and pain free days are waiting for you down the road. God bless.

Cindylou

[treefrog]

So nice to hear from you Phylly. You sound like you are doing extremely well, this soon after surgery. And I am so happy that a lot of your pain seems very much to be gone, this is very hopeful news.

I look forward to hearing more about your experience, and your recovery in the days and weeks to come. I hope you are able to leave the hospital soon, and make your way home where you can be more comfortable.

I wish you the best for a quick and easy recovery Phylly.

[marion]

Hi Phylly, well done you made it!!! I really hope you are getting some SLEEP! Its so hard at this point, but when it comes, its magic !!!so here;s wishing you lots of healing zzzzzz's Marion x

[Terry Allen Blackburn]

Sleep is a wonderful thing for the body, mind and spirit. It is amazing about the healing properties of proper rest.

Maz:

I hope you are doing well also? Have not heard from you in awhile.

Terry Newton