Well, I can't say they didn't warn me.
I got to take off my bandage yesterday.
Whoa! My incision is UGGGLLY!
Swollen and bruised and pretty icky.
I have no pain around my incision.
But the pain in my upper back/shoulders/arms is unbearable.
:(
And I am taking my super duper p ain meds regularly.
Apparently, they stretch my arms straight out in some weird traction thing.
Anchor me down so I don't move.
I was asleep for this part (thank goodness!).
The surgeon told me the space where the smooshed disc was removed was less than a half centimemter
He opened it up to 8 cm.
7 and a half centimeters is a lot for my old spine.
I am usually pretty tough, but I hope this resolves quickly.
We did venture out to the grocery store today.
I got stocked up on yogurt and jello
even bought some chocolate ice cream.
(Since I will be stuck with soft food for at least another week and a half. I
I am going to have good stuff)
You have been in my thoughts so often the last few days. I hope each day gets better.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you are in pain. I hope you heal quickly! Hugs xo Erin
ReplyDeletethanks ladies, I know it will get better with time, but I am awfully impatienty, LOL
ReplyDeleteHope you're taking it easy. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been dealing with so much recently and to top it off, you had to face a very serious surgery! Wow! But glad you made it through that hurdle and hopefully you take good care of yourself while healing as we all know how important it is to be a good patient and heal properly.
ReplyDeletethanks ladies, I am getting there :)
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