Wrap up
I won't be "available" for a while after tomorrow. I will be Nurse Ratchet as Steve is scheduled for a laminectomy at 1pm. It has been a tough road for him to get to surgery. He has been miserable for over a year. Added to that, he was originally scheduled for the 18th, but he caught my miserable cold and chest crud. He had to be cleared by our family physician and have labs done again. So....tomorrow is the big day. He isn't optimistic, but I am hoping I get at least 1/2 of my old Steve back. Recovery is at least 2 months and since I have "nursed" him through 4 hip surgeries, he knows I won't tolerate any crap. He will follow the doc's rules. Period.
I saw my cardiologist earlier this month for surgery clearance. He said I am doing well. I will have a nuclear scan done the 11th of May to be absolutely sure my heart is healthy enough for any surgery. I saw the neurologist the day after I saw the cardio doc and had an EMG. Trust me, it is not a nice study. He stuck long, thin needles into my hand and arm muscles and then shocked the muscles to check whatever it is they check. I was tough until he stuck the muscles in my thumbs and then told me to lift my thumb. Hurt. Like. Hell. Turns out I have severe carpal tunnel issues with both hands/wrists......the right is severe severe. I also have nerve issues at C6-7. I see the neurosurgeon on the 19th of May and I am not sure what his plan will be now. My fingertips remain numb, I am still crooked and walk like I am drunk. Whatever.
I was fitted for that demon collar. Have not worn it. Will not wear it. Might try it on sometime before I see the neurosurgeon so I can honestly say I wore it....but, not gonna be a part of my life.

4 comments:
DAMN... hope Steve's surgery is easy on both of you..will give the Goddess something shiny for you both..I had that test that you had..when they did it, I was laying down (for my spine) and it was so painful and so sudden I actually kicked a dent into the sheet rock..that shit sucks..
you are all (son including) due for some Goddess love..hope it comes thru..js
Aow. Lots of aow. I DO like thinking, though, that in spite of the painful procedures and the unnatural neck brace and the eye bubbles, these are still all meant to prolong and improve life. THIS kind of makes it worthwhile. (Well, I'm glad my mom decided to go through the procedures because ... she's still here.)
Oh my. It all seems like too much to even think about. Blessings my friend. Hang in there. You will be covered by a big bunch of my prayers.
(((hugs)))for all 3 of you.
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