Yep, I broke my back...ugh.

Something was wacky with my previous post, so I will try this again. Yep, I broke my back when I fell down the steps last month. I have had 2 rounds of steroid shots for pain and my last one is this coming Monday. It's been 2 weeks since the last shot and the pain is excruciating. I thought I was actually getting better, but I guess that was just the shot doing its job. Now that it is wearing off...well...it sucks. I saw the surgeon last week and found out that not only do I have a herniated disc that is sitting vertical to my spine, I also have 2 fractures in my vertebrae. The only way to fix it is with a rod and screws...yay...um, not. I am being referred to another surgeon who specializes in a certain technique for the surgery I need so I will know more details later.

Anyways, I am bummed that I would be sleeved now if this hadn't happened. But on the bright side, I have lost almost 16 lbs thanks to icky hospital food and just plain ol loss of appetite. I know several of you have written me personal messages....thank you. I will be able to respond in the next several days. My sister has my laptop and I can't respond to messages with my smartphone for some reason. I hope everyone is doing well. Thank you for all the support!!!

OMG!  I completely missed the part where your back was actually BROKEN!  Hang in there, sweet pea!  All your enegy needs to go into healing that back - WLS can wait until your better.

(Gentle Hug)

I JUST found out about the fractures this week when I went to the spine surgeon. NOBODY at the hospital said anything about fractures, just the herniated disc. I was in shock. I seriously though I would be told I just needed to do some physical therapy and I would be fine. Who knows why nobody mentioned the fractures....pretty irresponsible if you ask me. Thanks for the hugs and support. I'm pretty scared and am kind of a denial of sorts. Now I am spending all my days researching back surgery instead of VSG. WOW...life definitely threw me a curve ball this time. :/

OMG!!  That sucks!!  I hope the pain subsides and they can get you all fixed up again.  Hopefully the new surgeon has some better ideas.  And during it all, I hope you at least get a hot male nurse.   

Hahaha...I am hoping for a hot male nurse too!!! I had one when I went to the ER last month after I fell, but he disappeared once I was admitted into the hospital. Dang. Hot male nurses help keep my mind off the pain! Thanks for your support.

That's horrific pain! So sorry to read this! Take it easy and heal the best way you can.

Yep, pretty horrific pain but thank goodness for vicadin! thanks for the well wishes!

This is a perfect place for a "Dislike" button.  I'm so sorry to hear that it is definately going to require surgery & also that your pain has returned full force.  I'll be praying for your health & for the wisdom & skill of the surgeons who assist you in getting put back together.  (another gentle hug) ~Melissa

Yep, this just sucks...there's no other word for it. But I am keeping my spirits up and staying focused on having a healthy recovery so I can hopefully have the sleeve surgery as soon as possible. Thanks for being there for me. hope you are doing well!

**I will message you as soon as my sis brings back my laptop**

We are here for you and prayers are asking for a less painful process for you to endure. Keep a smile on the face and hang in the best you can. Thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome.