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Wife needs back surgery.

Discussion in 'Personal & Emotional Support' started by oldtacomaguy, Jan 10, 2009.

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  1. Jan 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    Well, my wife has been out of work since around Thanksgiving, and in and out of the hospital twice because of it. They have finally diagnosed 2 slipped, bulging discs in her lower back causing pain, numbness in her left leg. She is having the surgery on Jan 26th. I just hope everything turns out OK for her. I'm a little nervous having heard some real horror stories about back surgery. On the other hand, I'm glad that they are finally going to do something other than the steady diet of pain killers/muscle relaxers she has been on. I'll keep you updated.
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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    I have heard alot of good things about this surgery, and they have come a long way.
    I will add her to my prayers, and for you also. I know the stress is gonna be tough.
     
    longbow, Jan 10, 2009
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  3. Jan 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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    PM'd you with my story!
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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    I they doing a disc-ectomy? where the put in cages? I have 1/3 of my spine rebuilt in 03 if i didnt tell you...........you'd never know.
     
    Cobra69, Jan 10, 2009
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  5. Jan 10, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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    Sorry to hear that... your family is in my prayers.
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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    hoosiertaco

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    You and your wife will be in my prayers. Glad to hear they are gonna get things heading the right direction.

    Rest easy friend, and tell the little lady she has the whole 'WORLD' :wink: behind her with our thoughts and prayers!
     
    hoosiertaco, Jan 10, 2009
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  7. Jan 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    Good luck to her and you. Everything will be just fine with the prayers and thoughts that this place generates.

    Look on the bright side, you now have a reason to shave her back! ;)
     
    TicTacOma, Jan 10, 2009
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  8. Jan 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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    I'm sure everything will be all right. Being part of the EMS system in my town you see things a lot worse! Just take it day by day. Everything will be okay.:eek:
     
    DeeKay21, Jan 10, 2009
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  9. Jan 10, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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    How did you know?:eek:
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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    im having surgery on tuesday three disc in my back got into an accident at work crashed a garbage truck in july been in pain for months. im having an authroscopic disectomy they say that your out of pain when you wake up from the surgery andthe recovery time is only a few weeks ill let you know
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    grrr...
    sorry to hear that. im sure everything will turn out for the better. couple months down the road you will be glad of the op. :cool:
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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    you and your wife are in our prayers buddy!! back surgery isnt fun....but definitely necessary!! she'll come thru it just fine!
     
    tacomaman06, Jan 10, 2009
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  13. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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    David Tarantino

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    sorry to here you and your wife will be in my prayers
    everything will be fine
     
    David Tarantino, Jan 10, 2009
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  14. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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  15. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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    Is this something Chris can fix....without the co-payment?
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM
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  17. Jan 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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    Yes, that is what she is getting done - thanks for the encouragement!
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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    Bring it on, should be a good time!
     
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  19. Jan 13, 2009 at 2:52 AM
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    Surgery is never fun, but when you are no longer in pain it is all worth it :D. Thoughts are sent your way for a successful surgery and a quick and painless recovery.
     
    FoxySandChick, Jan 13, 2009
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  20. Jan 13, 2009 at 3:22 AM
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    johneman Life is good relaxin' on the porch!!

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    My thoughts,best wishes and prayers go out to your wife and you.
     
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