KarlS Posted September 29, 2009 #1 Posted September 29, 2009 Went to the Neurosurgeon today to find out the results of the tests that was done. Need more surgery due to the degenerative bone disease and now scoliosis. He has to take out the screws and rods that's in my back now and replace them with longer rods, new screws, and spacers. Has to go up 3 more vertebra. 6 hour operation and 4-7 days in Hospital. Have to check Abigail's school schedule and make arrangements for someone to take care of her and get her to school for up to 7 days. Just hope it helps as good as it did in 2005, lost weight, felt great, and got around real good for 2 years.
hunter 1500 Posted September 29, 2009 #3 Posted September 29, 2009 That sucks. I had surgery last spring for a hernia repair with the mesh screen. Was supposed to get out the next day and ended up for a week and had to go in isolation because of a infection. Hope everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery.
mini-muffin Posted September 29, 2009 #4 Posted September 29, 2009 Hope all goes well and you recuperate fast. Doesn't sound fun being in for that long under the knife. Heal fast. Margaret
Dano Posted September 29, 2009 #5 Posted September 29, 2009 I hear Dons got a good guard dog who could help! Hope everything goes good for you and this one lasts a little longer, be good to see you out and about next year!
KarlS Posted September 29, 2009 Author #6 Posted September 29, 2009 Hope all goes well and you recuperate fast. Doesn't sound fun being in for that long under the knife. Heal fast. Margaret Surgeon kept telling me 6 hours, 6 hours, I told him does not matter to me I'll be asleep. Last one was 7 hours and 2 weeks in Hospital.
Squidley Posted September 30, 2009 #7 Posted September 30, 2009 Karl, I sure do hope that this takes care of it my friend, I always hate seeing you in such pain. I'll get with you in a few days after this funeral is overwith, We'll be here an extra 2 weeks I imagine. Best of luck with the surgery
Yammer Dan Posted September 30, 2009 #8 Posted September 30, 2009 Good luck with it. I stood beside a doctor thru a 10 hr operation not long ago. (as a correctional officer we can't leave them) Gave me a new respect for Doctors.
99silver Posted September 30, 2009 #9 Posted September 30, 2009 Karl, I spoke with Mike this evening for an extended period of time and he updated me on your upcomming surgery. At least you have a direction to go with hopes of a better lifestyle, sure beats pain with no end in sight. I'll give you a call within the next couple of days. Gary
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