D4 Update?

[Doctor Phibes]

Let's hope the broken screw explains it. Still awful, of course, but if there's a reason, at least it should be fixable.

You're all in our thoughts, George.

[Jolly]

Very happy the surgery went well. Praying that her pain levels abate to the smiley face as she heals.

[Horace]

Sounds like a promising result. I hope she has a smooth recovery.

[Mik]

I so hope for her relief. That picture says it all.

[George K]

She said that the back is 8/10 on the pain scale. But NOTHING DOWN THE LEG, so that's promising.

We texted a bunch of times this AM and just from her texts, she "sounds" better.

[89th]

Good so far...

[Copper]

It hurts just thinking about the broken screw, I hope that was the problem.

[taiwan_girl]

Like all of the above, sending lots of hugs to everybody!!!

[cathys]

Glad the surgery well. That picture is heartbreaking. Hoping that was the main cause and she continues to improve.

[Jolly]

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How is she doing today? Better pain control?

[George K]

She's having the expected surgical pain. They say that day 3 is the worst (tomorrow), but hopefully they can wean her off of IV narcotics after that and get a plan for discharge. Acute pain service is going to see her today.

She still has some "zings" as she calls them going down the leg. However, surgical team assured her that, since there's no disc there anymore, this is just nerve irritation and will pass.

She's hoping to get discharged Sunday. SHe's going to stay at the condo with us, and SIL will bring the boys over during the day. SIL thinks that, now that she's out of the hospital, all is good. Nope, this will be a long rehab.

At least at our place, she won't have to do a thing, and the boys can bounce around the house without her having to do anything.

[Renauda]

Good that she will be convalescing with you and Mrs. Dr. George. Both of you understand her immediate and ongoing needs during post surgery rehab.

[Mik]

She could not be in better hands.

[Jolly]

No, this is not a 3-day recovery. This will take awhile. But if the end result is stiffness and some minor pain controlled with OTC stuff intermittedly, it's a big win.

[taiwan_girl]

Wow! Glad that you are able to help! That is great!!

[89th]

Thanks for the update, GK!

[George K]

Being discharged today. She's on a bucket of Dilaudid, but considering she's been on IV Dilaudid for pain control for the last 3 ½ weeks or so, I'm not surprised. She's eager to get the hell out of the hospital.

She's OK with the surgical pain, but the radiculopathy of the S1 nerve root persists. It's getting better, but it's still there, and that makes sitting uncomfortable. Lying or standing are the best. That is ONE pissed off nerve root. It's been bothering her since January, and we finally have a definitive treatment. Gonna have to wait for healing.

She's gonna spend time with us so Mrs. George and I can wait on her - I estimate 4-5 days.

Also D2 is crossing the Cheddar Curtain today to help out.

[jon-nyc]

Good to hear. I hope the pain goes away soon.

[Horace]

Glad she is recovering. I hope this time will be the last.

[Jolly]

@George-K said in D4 Update?:

That is ONE pissed off nerve root. It's been bothering her since January, and we finally have a definitive treatment.

Ok, the pressure should be off of it and I know it takes time for a nerve to settle down. Are there any other treatments, beside oral pain meds?