Lorraine M.
Spine surgery May 10 2012
May 09, 2012
Well this is it. I am finally paying the price for carrying around an extra 150 lbs for the past 30 years. My back and discs are royally f...kd up7 months after my RNY and down 111 lbs I am headed over to Mississauga Trillium tomorrow (thurs 8am) to have an L3 - S1 Lumbar Decompression with Fusion and Instrumentation. (try saying that one fast, lol) cutting open my back, separating muscles, taking off some excess bone and making a paste with it, separating the nerves away to relieve my sciatica down my legs, fusing some discs, putting in some metal rods and screws (there go the airport detectors) and applying the paste over the screws for my own bone to regrow, then inside disolving stitches, and outside staples. Then get me my *&xx@%^ pain pump!
I will be in hospital for 5 to 7 days and will have to wear a custom back brace for 3 months (so ugly). The orthopeadic surgeon was very pleased with my RNY weight loss as it will substantially reduce my recovery time and make the surgery less complicated. Interesting that he was also pleased that I do not take any nsaids as he thinks they are terrible for anyone, let alone bypass people.
I have been doubling up on my protein pre-op thanks to great advice I always get from our dear friend and blood specialist OKNEE. My most recent bloodwork was perfect. I even packed some extra protein shakes and bars just in case they dont supply bariatric based meals. Got all my vitamins packed and I am ready to get this show on the road. I guess this will mean no excuse for not exercising any more.(HA)
Sorry for all the detail but I just needed to get it all out so it becomes part of my past. I would appreciate if you could include a little mention in your prayers tonight (all religions graciously accepted)
THANKS!
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ON
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28.3
BMI
Surgery
10/11/2011
Surgery Date
May 23, 2011
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