heidiiiii Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I figured I will talk about it here and maybe be able to give shed some light on the whole thing. FOr those that do not know, I am going to have surgery on L5 Lumbar in my spine. I have so much to do before the time comes. I do not have a surgery date yet. Nov. 3rd I go to my GP for a physical. Then the ball will roll after that. Fred is going to file for FMLA..for me and for him. FMLA for me, they only give him 2 weeks..but for the stress he will be under..many many more weeks. Fred never ever takes a sick day so he has a ton of it on the books. So you all will be happy to know that I will have someone here to take care of me. I am a little angry at Chelsea. Maybe it is me just feeling sorry for my situation but I am still mad. She has plans to go to Tennessee in November for the whole month. She wants to buy her plane tickets today. I am angry that she can not think about the fact that her Mom is going to have major surgery and she can only think of herself at this point. She does not even want to hear it. She is going to get her tickets and go. I have yard work to finish, fall cleaning, I have to hurry and put plastic on the windows, clean the pantry to stock, clean the freezer to stock meals, cook some meals to freeze. I want my bedroom cleaned from top to bottom so I have a nice sanctuary to go to in my hours of pain. Okay, enough for now. I am in the midst of washing all the curtains in the house. That is part of my fall cleaning schedule.. This weekend, Fred and Natalie are going to rearrange the livingroom for Christmas. I know I know. It is early..but get it done now so they can put up the tree without my help. To be continued...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Don't be so hard on the child. She is trying to protect herself from the pain of watching a parent suffer. That really does hurt, when there nothing you can do to fix it for them.... Best of luck with the surgery, hoping you have a speedy, full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Don't do too much and make your back worse. I know you want to be prepared, but take it easy. I know easy for me to say. You don't want to have to have emergency surgury. Best of luck on the surgury and have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I am leaving her alone about it. I took her downtown to purchase her plane tickets. Seriously, I am not going to over do it. I have a hubs and two unwilling children that will help me with the things that I want done before I am incapacitated. Just want to get these fall things done so that I do not have to stare at the undone all winter long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I am glad to hear that you and Fred have a plan on how to deal with this wholle ordeal, it is a must to have someone around to support and be there. As for Chels, yep, I can see it as one of those ostrich moments, you know "if I go about as planned it isn't happening" kind of deal... It is never ever easy to deal with things like this for sure and that too can add the "no talk = not happening" mood to it. Keeping figners and toes crossed for you healong quickly!!!! ANd for the fall prep work, now the feeling too well, I have tons of stuff I want to do and had planned for these twpo last weeks, but haven't done anything at all just yet which is a bummer... Do take it easy and slow though as I know you will, just being a mother hen really HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 I will be a good girl Anna. I hung the curtains yesterday. Fred stood behind me..LOL I know he could have done it but this how we have always done it. I think cause he could catch me instead of the reverse..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I talked to a friend of mine online who had a much more complicated back surgery then I will have. But she gave me an idea of what I am in store for. I will have to stay in hospital long enough to be able to get out of bed, hold down food, check to make sure I do not have fever, and to go thru a crash course of physical therapy to teach me how to act at home. How to get out of bed, How to get out of car, and ways to make my healing better. I will most likely be put on some heavy duty drugs when I am at home for the first week. Oxycontin most likely. I will probably spend the first half of that week upstairs in bed. No coming downstairs for me. Yay! (did that sound convincing??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Wishing you all the best Heidii for a troublefree and as far as possible, painfree, recovery period. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I talked to a friend of mine online who had a much more complicated back surgery then I will have. But she gave me an idea of what I am in store for. I will have to stay in hospital long enough to be able to get out of bed, hold down food, check to make sure I do not have fever, and to go thru a crash course of physical therapy to teach me how to act at home. How to get out of bed, How to get out of car, and ways to make my healing better. I will most likely be put on some heavy duty drugs when I am at home for the first week. Oxycontin most likely. I will probably spend the first half of that week upstairs in bed. No coming downstairs for me. Yay! (did that sound convincing??) Well, we'll be there with you cheering you along, good thing that you did get the laptop back huh?!? And it is better to be warned and prepared for sure, evnethough it is a tough prep work to be doing!!! Taking the drugs and doing as the doctor orders is a good thing as a start, it is the fastest way to healing well which we all want you to do! Lots of hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yes, following rules is always a good idea. Am so sorry you have to go through this surgery but I am also hoping that this will end much of your problem. Let us know when the surgery is scheduled so we can band together and send you healing.And keep that laptop with you once you're home so you can chat when you're up to it! Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubbock TX Chick Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Heidi, I'm so sorry to read that you are having to have surgery, but I will send lots of healing vibes your way. Do keep us posted as things progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Ugh! Heidi, I know this is no fun. {{hugs}} I have a friend w/degenerative disk disease who has gone thru everything. Please let me (and us) know what you need. I know it's hard to ask for anything but, just do it anyway. No pride her girlie! Hugs again, Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Will be sending lots of positive thoughts, healing energy, and just plain caring vibes!! Hope it all goes wonderfully well, and that your recovery is speedy and complete. Don't worry about the kids unwillingness and seeming callousness - I know how that goes, and they don't mean to hurt, they're just kids. Tell the surgeon to leave plenty of space in the operating room ... cause we'll all be there! He may be working on your back, but we all have your back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I had a bad bad day yesterday. Back, leg and foot were not being friendly. I eventually caved last night and took a Vicodin. As many of you know, I will hold off until I cannot take it anymore when it comes to narcotic pain relief. It is not me being stupid..I just do not want to rely on it if I do not have to. I was able to sleep like a baby and woke up extra early..partly cause I had slept enough and partly cause Oliver was hungry. Tuesday is my pre-op appointment. My sugars have been good recently. Of course my overall will not be good because of the steroid shots. They did put my sugars out of whack, but my GP knows that. I am going to take it nice and easy today. Watch some scary movies, maybe make soup for dinner in the crock pot, and if it does not rain...pass out candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodland_miniatures Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Oh, good, Heidi, DO have a lovely, warm, quiet day today, and all of them be that way until your surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey Deb.... How about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just keep reminding yourself that once this is all over, you will feel better and be able to do things again. It will be worth all of the discomfort to feel well again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 This is the storm before the calm. Take it easy, Heidi ... nothing is more important than your health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Tomorrow is my pre op appointment with my GP. I had a physical scheduled anyway so they are going to make it an all in one. Fred went to the grocery store with me today and would not let me put the bags in the cart or in the car or in the house. I think he is prepping for what is to come. I am still nervous but okay about what will come. I have to do it because I am sick of the pain and cramps. Wish me luck. Anytime after tomorrow I will hear from the surgeons office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well you know I have all my fingers & toes crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Me too - fingers, toes, eyes, even have a few wires crossed. If you weren't nervous, I'd be worried about you! We do what has to be done, even when it scares us. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good Luck, Heidi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I got the all clear from my GP..provided that nothing funky comes up on my bloodwork. I will be calling the surgeons office here in a minute to give them the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Good luck Heidi. I'm sure everything will go well but any kind of surgery is a big undertaking, so don't try to bounce back immediately, take your time, rest up and do what the Docs tell you. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wishing you well Heidii. Just follow orders and all will go well. This is big surgery and is scarey but you will do fine. Our thoughts will be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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