Hopefully the last chapter of my spinal issues, surgery this morning

sleevegirl
on 7/30/13 10:14 pm - Austin, TX

So, back surgery is this morning. A double lumbar fusion. I'm not so nervous about the surgery itself but about the recovery. I'm having the lower two levels fused. As much as my doctor didn't want to blame it on my weight, at the end of the day, it's definitely one of the causes (and just bad luck). We're removing the two degenerated discs (and by "we" I mean "him"), replacing it with a material and putting a long rod in with screws. I'm not sure about recovery, but I've got my team settled so I can take a month fully off to heal and another month of part time, as needed. I may be in a freaking walker for a couple of weeks and need help with my basic care.

Hubby's a teacher, thank goodness. SO nervous.

I'll ask one of my FB friends to post here when I've officially not died and am in my room (likely towards the end of the day). **deep breaths**.

Here we go...

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

grayC
on 7/30/13 10:16 pm

VSG on 05/01/13

My thoughts and prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovery!!
{{{{HUGS}}}}

Amiee3
on 7/30/13 10:16 pm - TX

VSG on 12/04/12

Sending you calm thoughts and prayers for a safe surgery, quick and full recovery!

Amiee

Terry H.
on 7/30/13 10:19 pm

VSG on 10/10/11

Hang in there. I'll be thinking of you.

HW 420 SW 369 Pre-Op -51 lbs; M1-19;M2-15;M3-14;M4 -14;M5-13; M6- 14;M7-14;M8-10;M9-11;M10-11;M11-9;M12-7;M13-7;M14-5; M15-7; M16-8. M17-3. M18-6; M19-5. Goal of 200 (220 Lost) Reached Month 15. Goal of 180 (240 lost) reached at 18 months 10 days on 4/.20/13. 57% body weight lost@180. Now on maintenance. Low weight 169.

Beyond Goal

Nancybefree
on 7/30/13 10:24 pm

VSG on 11/21/12

Best wishes for uneventul surgery and rapid recovery, Candy! Yes, hopefully this will settle your back issues once and for all. Looking forward to hearing from you again when you're up to it, and looking forward to your friend's update later today when you're in your room.