Lumbar Revision got done

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Well, I went ahead and had the posterior revision done on July 24th. We were under the impression that only 1 side didn't fuse, so new hardware would be put one one side only. This made my fourth back surgery, and let me tell you , the panic attacks get worse!!!!!

Thursday morning, I woke up and off to the hospital I went. Blood pressure was up( I am on blood pressure meRAB), but not to worry. Told the Drs.s, nurses, etc---I have Big calves, so I will need XXL teRAB stockings. The didn't listen, so they rolled them down around the knee. Now, I have a really nice reddish/purple line around my leg and it hurts.

Surgery went ok, however, no fusing at all at any level was seen, soo, revision was done on both sides and levels.

The drugs they give you in the hospital are totally AWESOME!!!!! Don't know what caused the severe itching I had, either from the anti-biotics or the morphine.

I can't take blood pressure meRAB untill the pressure goes up-----can't afford to buy a monitor either. I am now on Celebrex along with the other meRAB, so now I am a walking drug store.

Gotta go for now....daughter will be hooking up my laptop today so that I will be able to get on puter easier.

Sending all kinRAB of cyber hugs to everyone and tons of love and support to all.

Pat
 
Pat, check online at the discount stores, they have a digital blood pressure cuRAB that is inexpensive. It's only available on the internet, not in stores.

Hope you're feeling well soon!

Paula
 
Pat glad to hear your operation is over and you are now on the road to recovery. Please take care of yourself and rest and when you feel up to it come back and update us.

Gentle Hugs
Linda:angel:
 
Pat So glad to hear from you. I was wondering how you were doing. Happy that all went well for you. Get lots of rest. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Kathy
 
Welcome home Pat. My you have certainly been through the wringer and round the bend! Get some rest. I must ask why they have you on Celebrex just out from surgery? Did they use BMP on you?
 
yes, they did use use BMP. I will find out tomorrow about the Celebrex as I have to go and see the Dr. as the incision is draining alot. Just want to make sure that everything is ok. Hubby just told me time to get off for now----I feel like a teenager with a curfew,heheheheh.

Laptop didn't get hooked up last night am hoping tonight.

Pat
 
Pat,
With my daughter's last two surgeries the morphine has made her itch severely. I've been told this is a side effect of the morphine. I'm sending you best wishes that you fuse nicely and have a pain free recovery. cas
 
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