Neck surgery tomorrow & I'm starting to get nervous

lindaeverly

I'm having a disc fusion tomorrow afternoon after six months of increasing pain & numbing & tingling in both hands.  I know that the surgery is necessary & that I will be better off afterwards, but the thought of how close the surgeon will be to my spinal cord is starting to freak me out.  I'm trying to stay busy & keep my mind off it, but it's not working.  I have been trying to tell myself that getting my neck fixed is the last stumbling block that we have & that as soon as it's fixed we can seriously TTC.  Someone help talk me down off of the ledge!!!! 

HappyMrsK

I know it's nerve wracking, but just try and think of how much better you'll feel after it's all done. Sending T&P's your way for speedy recovery!

boymamaco

MH had two discs fused in his twenties (he's 46 now). I totally understand why you are freaked out but remember, the doctors do this ALL the time. Sending prayers your way!

MrsJordanalmond

can't lie ... it's scary.

but the results are totallyfuckingamazing.  i had fusion surgery in 2005 (c4/c5) ... it was a miracle. i was IMMEDIATELY out of pain - and home the next day.  it was so worth it.

but yes, scary ... the OR is crazy, but my anesthesiologist was amazingly hot, and he was the last thing i saw before going under.  wishing you the same happy vision.

Mrs.McIrish

Good luck with your surgery! Just think of how great you will feel in a short while after recovering.  Now get off that ledge and breathe in, breathe out.  GL!

lindaeverly

Thanks ladies!  It means a lot to have the T&P's coming this way!  As soon as I can, I'll let you know how it went.

Peace Love & Hope

Good luck to you!!!

Country Girl in the City

I always freak out before surgery so I know how you feel.  I will be praying for you.  Let us know how you are doing.