Well, I'm sure you're all very anxious to hear exactly what happened last Tuesday on the operating table. My doctor was surprised to see how much of an extruding disc I had protruding and pressing onto my nerve. Well, he was just amazed at how long I had lasted being in that much pain!
So, he went in, removed part of the lamina and then removed the disc matter that had squished out and was pressing on the nerve. An example of the procedure looks like this:
I have felt an immediate relief of pain and started remembering how my back is supposed to feel! I have been so thankful for everyone's prayers and support. I know that I was definitely protected despite my nervousness. My next challenge is to not get too bored....
so I have been filling my time with the ever-favorite games of:
I know, I know...sounds kinda dorky, but I don't care. It's that or the Game Cube version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or romantic comedies...most of which I've seen before. If you have any other suggestions as to how I can fill my time, please pass them along. (I'm getting a little desperate!) I also enjoy visitors very much...they always make me so happy! :-D
2 comments:
I'm proud of Joy. You have officially schooled me twice in the last 2 weeks. Thanks for a fun, relaxing night!
I just started to read your blog and i hearing what you have to say!!!! And it was good to see you at church on sunday ... even if you were lying down
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