I heard from my surgeon in Boston that surgery on my cervical spine will take place February 16th. They have decided to remove all the hardware that has been inserted, and then also remove the bone graft (as it has not grown) and then redo the fusion between C6-C7 and also fuse C5-C6 with my own bone. Apparently the C5-C6 fusion has needed to be done since the start of this problem (November of 2015).
One might think I would be a mass of nerves about this surgery, but actually I am quite calm. You see, I knew I had pain, and I was concerned that I was overreacting. To have confirmation that I actually have major problems, makes me feel vindicated.
No, the surgery will not be easy, but quite frankly, after everything I have been through, I’m ready. I now have 6 weeks to get the house in order, do some meal cooking and freezing, and buy Hubby a new book to read. He will need it for when he is in the waiting room. This surgery will last three and a half to five hours. I sure hope that they also have TV in there too. Maybe it’s time to teach him how to use my cell phone.
So my friends, life goes on, and I am hopeful that this surgery will be the last and provide the pain relief I have been searching for.
yes big surgery but sounds like you got a great surgeon and your on the right track
Big surgery but it sounds like you have the right surgeon to do it.. and hopefully you’ll be pain-free in a couple of months..
Oh MB…..your attitude is fantastic. ~~sending loads of hugs and good wishes!!
Best of luck for the surgery, Marybeth!