Surgery Done!

[XenWarren]

Had my craniotomy/laminaectomy/duraplasty on November 7 in Houston. Out of the hospital on Nov. 10, but still in Houston until follow up appt on Nov 22. Yes, I'm exhausted and head and neck hurts, but not as much as I had thought.  Lots of naps and short walks to get my strength back up. Down to half the prescribed pain meds. My most noticeable improvement is the ability to really breathe ,,, big lungfuls of air. Feels great. Weirdest side effect is that my ankles are very sore from surgical restraints.  

So glad I got this over with.  Hope this pattern holds

[jiggle93]

Praying for speedy recovery and for your body to continue healing ! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

[XenWarren]

Now if my pets would just cooperate!  Husband had to rush both the cat and dog separately to ER vet last night for unrelated reasons!  Did struggle to contain the dog during his cluster seizure, so that rattled my soreness a bit. More naps, less exercise as a result. Thanks for the supportive words.  

[linnielou232]

I am so happy for you.  Keep up the good work and continue taking it slow.  Please still dont lift, bent, pull.  These are thing's you should avoid.  The walking is a great thing to do and that is awesome that you are so soon at recovering.  Keep us updated.

[selmaS]

  So glad to hear all went well and u r feeling better....breathing is a good thing : )

   I know what u mean about those restraints....a few others had issues with them too!

  I pray ur recovery continues to be smooth and uneventful.

       "selma"