I went to the orthepedic surgeon today. He took a look at my x-rays and it was not good news. I have a large pertruding disc in my lower back that is pressing on the nerves. Normal to average disc problems are a slipped disc, herinated disc or ruptured disc. My problem is a large disc that is protruding into the nerve.

So what is the end result? SURGERY.

I called a family meeting tonight. Being a single mother I need to talk to my children about taking care of the home while I am in the hospital. My oldest son needs to be in charge and everyone has to do their part. I am really sad right now because I think I am more affraid than anything. I have NEVER had surgery before so I dont know what to expect. I am young and I am sure that I will make it through the procedure. I just worry about my children and my home while I am gone.

Categories: surgery [t], orthopedic surgeon [t], disc [t], family [t]

Ewww surgery.

My aunt had to have two of her disks fused... she now has a permahandicap tag.

I'm sure everything will be fine during/afterwards.
» ikimashokie on 2007-03-27 05:45:41

eek, that sounds painful. I know I need surgery, but its not a big enough problem to need immediately. I wish you luck with the surgery.
» LostSoul13 on 2007-03-27 07:42:06

wow...that's horrible! I hope your surgery goes well when you have it and everything works out while you're out of action.
» lazypuppy on 2007-03-27 08:31:11

Good luck with the surgery ! I wish you well.
» Mockiller on 2007-03-27 08:58:47

Aww
I hope everything goes well, try not to worry about the kiddies, I wish you well and let us know how it goes:)
» razz (24.190.71.216) on 2007-03-27 09:05:14

Hope everything will be alright. I'm sure your children will know what to do when you're not at home and keep you from worrying.
» Nuttz on 2007-03-28 12:58:46

A little bit of optimism when you're under the knife goes a long way. Now, I won't tell you not to worry about your kids because that's just like saying "DON'T BREATHE!"--very counterintuitive--but try not to let it get the best of you. I'm sure they'll pull through just for you.

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts!
» ranor on 2007-03-28 02:01:52

hey there! I'm so sorry to hear about your back! At least now they know what it is and they have a plan for fixing it, unlike poor lazypuppy! It always makes me feel a little better when they know what's wrong and they have a plan of action. Still scary though!! But don't worry, we're your little support group, and if I still lived in California, I would give your kids my number so they could call me if they needed to, but since I don't, I'll just say that I'll have you in my prayers and you'll be just fine!! :D
» Zanzibar on 2007-03-28 08:50:14

good luck in the surgery....
ill pray for u....
» jolenesiah on 2007-03-28 11:57:38

GOOD LUCK UNDER THE KNIFE, KKAMA-SAMA! You'll be in my prayers, and I hope everything goes well. If you want, I can perform the surgery for you. I just found a real cool butcher knife and I'm sure that with alittle practice, I can be as good as Dr. Burke!
» Dilated on 2007-03-28 01:02:00

Thanks for the comment ^__^
Hahahha! I laughed so hard when Chris Tucker was speaking Chinese jibberish!
» Mockiller on 2007-03-28 01:31:06

Good Luck
I'm sorry to hear of your upcoming surgery....but prayers are going out that you make a very very fast recovery!
» (71.228.230.219) on 2007-03-28 08:07:32

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