Need some good thoughts

[Betty Munro]

Positive energy for healing and perseverance continue your way.  *hugs!*

[WindChime]

I went to a new spine Dr. today and was basically told that I need to have more surgery because of how bad my spine is in the L-3 to S-1 . He said I have a lot of trauma in the lower spine. The down size is before I can have the surgery I have to lose weight and since I have been struggling with that for over 10 years he said it would be best to have it done surgically. I am not thrilled with this but I will do what I am told to get rid of the pain since I am now going back to the way I was and I still can't do half of what I should be able to. So now I go back to the pain management Dr. and we control the pain the best we can and she is going to help me look at the options I have for clinics to go to.

[amy]

Like most folks on this site you and I have not yet had a chance to meet face to face.... But I have been watching your posts and have such sympathy for your situation. (my sister had similar problems resulting in surgery)    So yesterday I am working in my sewing room and came to my stash of keepsake favors and there was yours.   Your Dad had given one to me when we visited Ohio from Alabama.   I took the charming oak leaf with the little silver bell and I pinned it in the headliner of my car.   You will go with me everywhere....  I hope it helps some to know that so many people are wishing you well and praying for you.   Till we meet....  My best to you and yours.

[lordwriothsley]

WindChime my dear as I have said before you continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers as always. Continue to stay strong and remember that we are still contining to pull for you as we all have been doing before.

Hugs and love to you and as always God Bless you as well my dear.

[WindChime]

 I went to the weight loss doctor and he said I would be a good candidate but I have to go to 2 different classes before the will give me the go ahead with the surgery. I don't think this will be a problem the hard part is that my insurance will not cover any of it because the deem it as a elective procedure.
Social Security just sent me a letter to let me denied my claim again. They say that my condition may prevent me from doing my past job, if any, but it does not prevent me from doing other work which is less demanding. Well if I can not sit for more then 30 minutes without having to shift to a different position, walk for more then a 10 minutes before the pain gets really sever or drive a car for fear of a muscle spasm that causes my leg to go numb. I have a constaint tingling feeling in both of my legs from my waist to my toes that turn into a stabbing feeling that then leads to the numbness that last any where from 30 minutes to a hour or longer. I just can't see anyone wanting to hire me with so many restrictions. Plus if my day job said I couldn't come back unless I could stand for a minimum of 4 hours before they will agree to let me come back.

[lordwriothsley]

You continue as always to be in my thoughts and prayers my dear. May God Bless you and be with you as always lass.

[auntiegiggles]

WindChime I hope all is going better for you.  I also live with chronic pain - except mine is in my arms.  The medical community from docs to insurances have no clue what we go through just to survive day to day.  I wonder how some doctors can still be practicing when they have no people skills!  Stay strong in knowing their are many people who are praying for you.  You can add me to the list of those praying for you.  You have shown amazing strength and I know all will work out for you.   ((gentle hugs))

[LadyFae]

As I am Giggles sister I know what a frustration it is for you to deal with all of this.  "Invisible" paincan be more excrusiating than the visible pain.  Mentally it must be worse because so many tend to not believe it if they can't see it.  And even if they believe you it is easy to forget because they haven't the visual reminders.  It is so important to have a great support network- be it in person, online, or both!  I am so sorry that you are having pain and I wish you a miraculous recovery.  You are most definately in my thoughts and in my prayers.  Stay strong and remember that you are not alone (though it may often feel that way!)

[WindChime]

Got the call on Thursday that I am a canidate for surgery and I will probally have it on May 10. I am happy they said I can have it because then hopefully next year sometime I will be able to have my spinal fusion and start to feel better with hopefully a lot less pain and weight. Then I might be able to return to work if my Dr. deems me able bodied enough.

[lordwriothsley]

As always prayers and good thoughts continue to come your way WindChime. Please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing my dear.

Hugs and love to you as always dear lady.

[WindChime]

I will be having my surgery on May 10th at Good Samaritan Hospital at 10 am and will have to stay at least 2 days to make sure every thing is going well. I'll have my dad post something when he he gets home after so you all know how I am doing. I have already lost 13 pounds with the liqiud diet they have me on to get ready for the surgery.

[auntiegiggles]

Congrats on the weight loss and good luck with surgery.  I know everything will go well for you.

[lordwriothsley]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you on your upcoming surgery m'lady.

[Sir Jim & Lady Helen]

Cher's surgery at Cincinnati Good Samaritan Hospital went well.  She got to her room around 2:00 and is resting.  She will be in the hospital at least until Wednesday and possibly Thursday.

[lordwriothsley]

Thanks for the update Sir Jim & Lady Helen. Please let her know that she is still in our thoughts and prayers at this time my friend.