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    Mik
    wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 11:54 last edited by
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    I so hope for her relief. That picture says it all.

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      George K
      wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 12:42 last edited by George K 7 Mar 2024, 12:43
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      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.

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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        89th
        wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 12:57 last edited by
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        Good so far...

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          Copper
          wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 14:59 last edited by
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          It hurts just thinking about the broken screw, I hope that was the problem.

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            taiwan_girl
            wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 17:45 last edited by
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            Like all of the above, sending lots of hugs to everybody!!!

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              cathys
              wrote on 3 Jul 2024, 22:36 last edited by
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              Glad the surgery well. That picture is heartbreaking. Hoping that was the main cause and she continues to improve.

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                Jolly
                wrote on 4 Jul 2024, 12:47 last edited by
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                How is she doing today? Better pain control?

                “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  George K
                  wrote on 4 Jul 2024, 13:34 last edited by
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                  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.

                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    Renauda
                    wrote on 4 Jul 2024, 13:39 last edited by Renauda 7 Apr 2024, 13:40
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                    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.

                    Elbows up!

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                      Mik
                      wrote on 4 Jul 2024, 13:51 last edited by
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                      She could not be in better hands.

                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                        Jolly
                        wrote on 4 Jul 2024, 15:50 last edited by
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                        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.

                        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                          taiwan_girl
                          wrote on 5 Jul 2024, 01:44 last edited by
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                          Wow! Glad that you are able to help! That is great!!

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                            89th
                            wrote on 5 Jul 2024, 14:05 last edited by
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                            Thanks for the update, GK!

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                              George K
                              wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 13:07 last edited by
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                              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.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                jon-nyc
                                wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 13:21 last edited by
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                                Good to hear. I hope the pain goes away soon.

                                Only non-witches get due process.

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                                  Horace
                                  wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 13:42 last edited by
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                                  Glad she is recovering. I hope this time will be the last.

                                  Education is extremely important.

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                                    6 Jul 2024, 13:07

                                    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.

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                                    Jolly
                                    wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 14:44 last edited by
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                                    @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?

                                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                      taiwan_girl
                                      wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 16:36 last edited by
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                                      Wow!!! Hope things continue on the upward healing curve!

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                                        6 Jul 2024, 14:44

                                        @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?

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                                        George K
                                        wrote on 6 Jul 2024, 17:22 last edited by
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                                        @Jolly said in D4 Update?:

                                        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?

                                        Something was said about home PT - I don't know whatever became of that. We'll see.

                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                          George K
                                          wrote on 9 Jul 2024, 23:44 last edited by George K 7 Sept 2024, 23:45
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                                          Long, long update.

                                          First of all, me. I came down with a nasty virus about 3 weeks ago. Some kind of influenza variant that caused a bad bronchitis. Loud, rattly, productive cough that I couldn't shake. It eventually moved up to my ears, sinuses, and nose. I'm a bit better, but still no energy. Lost appetite, and lost about 8 lbs. Finally ate some pizza today.

                                          D4 had her surgery Tuesday as mentioned. She came to stay with us on Saturday and is doing better than I expected. Pain is controlled on oral narcotics. She is wearing a back brace that limits movement and she has been surprisingly active. Incision looks good, but she has some kind of weird rash around the incision that looks like an allergic reaction. PM me if you want a photo. She'll probably stay here through Thursday and then home that evening.

                                          About a week after I got sick, Mrs. George got the virus. Non-stop coughing. Totally debilitating. It got so bad that last Sunday (10 days ago) we went to the ER. Virus panel showed parainfluenza. After a couple of neb treatments, a blast of steroids, she was good enough to go home. She did OK until last Sunday, when the constant cough became so debilitating that she was unable to eat, sleep or rest. Back to the ER on Sunday AM, this time via ambulance. More of the same treatment, but was admitted overnight. She came home yesterday PM in a slightly better condition. It's frustrating because there's really nothing you can do other than supportive care - nebulizer, mucomist, cough suppressant, steroids.

                                          It's been a horrible, horrible month. Sick as hell here, D4 with two spine surgeries, and Mrs. George with two trips to the ER.

                                          Rant on shitty hospital care to follow....

                                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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