bluebayou Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hey Guys.. Well I made it thru surgery just fine. No complications. Just before I was reeled into the operating room, the doctor asked me if I wanted the bone that they would use to fuse into my back (where they did the digging out of my tumour thereby leaving a hole) to be taken from my hip bone or from a bone bank. Threw this at me at last minute. He said both were good options with the hip bone one being slightly better in terms of fusion but on the other hand, quite painful after removal. Seeing as I've been in pain for so long now, I chose the bone bank version. Hopefully in will fuse well and there will be no problems. I was in surgery for 3 hrs. He said that he had dug out between 50-70% of the tumour. Good results he says considering the sensitive area being *excavated*. He said he was able to relieve compression on the nerve and hopefully that will result in lessening of pain. That was the main goal going in. That was Monday late afternoon. The next day they strapped this enormous neck brace around my neck and as everything was going well said I could go home whenever I wanted. The brace stays on till Sept when I c the doc next. So there I am carrying this morphine pump around my shoulder and wearing this enormous brace. What a sight! I told Gilles that if they should want me back in the hospital for tests and such that I want to consider my options as everytime I go there, I come back with some apparatus wrapped around some body part God heard your prayers and I sailed thru just fine. As a matter of fact, so fine that I was released very next day..something veteran nurses on the floor told me they had never seen before. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind wishes and prayers. Time will tell if this surgery does in fact relieve the pain or not. Will keep you posted. Love, Francine God Bless us All!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Good News Francine! So glad you are home and on the mend. Hope your pain is more managable now and eventually pain free. p.s. I would have done the same thing with the bone issue. No More Pain, Please! May you continue to make remarkable strides in your recovery! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 What a wonderful report, Francine! And I send you every possible wish that this resolves the pain for you. I'm as impressed as the nurses to see you here already, posting and having been released so quickly. It's a true testament to your spirit and your fight to feel good and get well! You're an inspiration! I'm so glad you're home...that has to feel wonderful...and tell those medical types if they want to tack any more equipment onto you...that they'd better give you a little red wagon to haul it all around in! I'll continue to think PAIN FREE thoughts for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Sounds good Francine Hoping you are soon pain free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francine What strength you exhibit! I am sending "NO more pain" thoughts your way. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francie, What a triumph! You are as tough as they come my friend. Your will to survive is impressive. You continue to heal and may the pain be completely resolved!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francine, You are an inspiration to all of us and, I'm sure, to everyone who knows you. I send prayers for a quick recovery and for comfort from pain. I'm so glad that you are at home and remember, September is just around the corner! Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francine, So glad to hear that you are doing well, and I hope the pain will be gone now. As for all your apparatus... wear it like a champ! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Heal quickly Fran, glad all went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francine,Way to go.Good job,I'm happy you will get pain relief now.I probably would have chose the bone bank also.Hope the heaking is quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Francine, I was very happy to read your post. You are a champ to be posting so quickly. I will be praying for a quick, strong fusion and no more pain. With your beautiful smile I bet you look absolutely beautiful in that brace. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 God bless, Francine, you've done it again. Wonderful results!! I pray you continue to heal, and that the pain is gone!! far far away.... Love ya, kid. I can see you now with the little red wagon... with you in it, going back and forth with Gilles...... Amazing picture..... Feel better soon. XOXOXOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Alriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, Francine. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 So glad all went well and you are home. Home is the best place to get some rest. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 So glad for you Francine. With your wonderful attitude you should be feeling better in not time at all. Positive thoughts coming your way. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 So very glad Francine all went well and you are home! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Welcome home! I would love to see a pic of you with that brace... Just kidding! Mend quickly and keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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