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jasmine0523 04/09/2015

Well I am going to try this again. Yesterday I wrote a post on here and today it is gone. Idk what happened. It had to be me because one of my other check ins didn't post either.
Anyway, the countdown starts. My surgery is definitely booked for the 28th. I am not really crazy about the hospital though. I usually have my surgeries (or I should say the last 4 surgeries) at a medical center 45 minutes from my house. This other hospital is a Level 1 trauma center about an hour from my home. The only saving grace is that they recently built a new orthopedic spine institute with all private rooms. It is supposed to be clean and the nurses are supposed to be great. The other hospital doesn't have any surgical openings until the end of May. The pain is really driving my decision as well as my nerves. I really don't want to wait for surgery for another 6 weeks or more. I have never been to this hospital before so there is always fear of the unknown.
I have done some research about the C2-3 level and I am really scared. I am also frightened of the pain I will feel at the double fusion (front and back). When a doc tells you it will be painful your mind goes into auto panic.
I know I am rambling but I am extremely nervous. Sorry.
Hugggss Jasmine

billwfriend 04/09/2015

glad you have it set up....hope all goes well and you get some major relief

hippyone 04/09/2015

Jasmine I get it on a different hospital. It sounds like it could be good though if your surgeon has done many surgeries there. You have a great surgeon he needs to be and probably is involved with the new operating theater,

I am like you I would hear pain from doctor and then get a little antsy.
At the time of visit did you have a chance to discuss pain management during your stay in the hospital? If you are under pain management care have you discussed it with their office?

All in for support . Prayers and positive thoughts.

hippy

annettearizona 04/09/2015

rambling while nervous or in pain is definitely allowed! So is sending a stuffed animal in your place while you run away from home :)

jasmine0523 04/09/2015

As always Bill, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hippy, I didn't know it at the time but he does most of his surgeries out of there, so I am comfortable as long as he is comfortable. From past experience I will have a pain pump like the other times I was there. As far as my pain mgt doc goes, the office procedures are that they handle the pain medication, but the last time I was there the doctor stated that he believed I should let my surgeon handle so I am up in the air. I have an appt 4/26 so I will confirm it then. Thanks for support. I really appreciate it and need it at this time.
Annette I really missed you. If I thought I could get away with it and it took care of my pain I would do it in a heartbeat. But we both know the answer to that. Thank you for making me smile. Not doing too much of that lately.
Hugggss Jasmine

gramybear 04/10/2015

This may sound really strange but if you are really afraid and no-one will be there for you, bring your cell phone and call me. I will talk with you and try to keep you calm until they actually put you under. I have had many surgeries and I know how scary the first one can be. I hope this post doesn't seem crazy but I just know how it feels to have surgery for the first time. Hugs GB

jasmine0523 04/10/2015

GB you are so sweet. I really appreciate your offer, however this is not my first surgery. It will be the 6th surgery on my neck as well as 3 on my lumbar spine. Unfortunately I have had many more major surgeries. My fear is the location of the upper disc C2-C3. That is a dangerous level to have operated on. Your offer was very touching, but my daughters will be there as well as my SO. Thank you so much for caring when you yourself have so many issues. You are an angel on earth.
Hugggss Jasmine

RJRelaxing 04/11/2015

I am glad you have it scheduled and you have family there for you.

GrammyBear- that is such a sweet offer. On my last lumpectomy the doctor was so blown away that I did not have any family at the hospital, that she held my hand until i was knocked out.

Jasmine, if you have confidence in this doctor then have faith that he only works at hospitals that meet his standards. Sounds like you are in good hands.

Prayers and lots of positive energy coming your way.

Hugs-RJ

jasmine0523 04/11/2015

RJ that is awful that you had no one there for you when you had your lumpectomy. Wouldn't it be awesome if we had ambassadors for different areas to make sure that no one has such traumatic things happen in your life and they could be there so you aren't alone. Of course that would go against the anonymity of the sites rules. Just a thought. I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

jancam 04/11/2015

Well..MsJasmine..

You're fixin' to get fixed up !!!
I knw you're, very u derstandably, afraid..
But.. how exciting that there may be some relief in sight!

This, too.. shall pass.
Breath in. Breath out. Repeat as needed.
( I'm not being a smart ass..
These are some of my mantras :-)

..We'll all be with you in spirit.

( BTW, Rj.. if you happen to see this..
Ya just ticked me off at your family, again :-)

Anywaaay..
We'll be here with you for the countdown.
Hugs
jc

jasmine0523 04/11/2015

Thanks Jc. I am grateful for my friends here. I guess what I am scared of he is using one incision in the back of my head to fix opposite ends of my neck. That's a lot of muscle and ligaments he will be cuttin thru and on top of that to have an additional cut in the front for another fusion... Blah blah blah. I can keep going over and over this but it's not changing anything. Still gotta have it done. Sorry about that. Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot to me.

Aronia 04/12/2015

(((( hug)))) Jasmine! Holding my fingers crossed for you.

jasmine0523 04/12/2015

Thanks Aronia. I appreciate YOU. Hugggss

heatherhurts 04/13/2015

Much luck to you, Jasmine. Hope all goes well.

jasmine0523 04/13/2015

Thanks Heather. I truly appreciate your support.

joannannotti 04/13/2015

I'm sending you my spirit guide....the sea turtle. I hope she helps you glide through this surgery as easily and beautifully as she glides through the open sea. Wishing you all the best.
Jo

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