Having a spinal operation soon ... feeling a bit down

MartynCC

Hi and Hello .. having a spinal operation soon ..anyone had 4.5.6. surgery to fit a cage and plate ... some good news would help feeling a bit down.

JessieJ

Hi @MartynCC & welcome to the forum.

I can understand you feeling down, it is a very big op. I had 3-4-5 spinal fusion coming up 32 years ago, then had another two.

Obviously, it needs doing & things have moved on since I had mine. Try & keep upbeat, as once done & you're into your recovery, it should be the end of the pain for you, don't rush it though. 

I wish you well & a pain free future.

Sandy_123

Hi @MartynCC welcome to the forum. I'm sorry I havnt had that op. Is that the operation you will be having?  I can understand you feeling down, the surgeons will be highly skilled in your operation. 
I wish you the best for your op. To distract yourself join in with the conversations here and games and make some virtual freinds.

MartynCC

Wow my very first post and its answered by someone with the same name and last initial as my late mother Jessie Jones .that has to be a good sign . thanks everyone for your  kind words . well Thursday i see the surgeon hopefully get a date for the OP i will keep you posted .

Sandy_123

Good luck 

JessieJ

Here's hoping it's a good sign, @MartynCC, even with a different surname.

Hope the meeting goes well, just a pointer, not to teach you to suck eggs. Any things on your mind about the op & proceeding with the op, make notes now, so you remember to ask them when you see him.

Good luck to you & do come back & say how it went.

sue0509

Hi I'm Sue. 

Rosie_Scope

Good luck at your appointment on Thursday @MartynCC, hope it goes well!

Hi @sue0509! Welcome to the community How are you today?

MartynCC

MartynCC

Well Thursday meeting with spinal surgeon went OK.. He had a change of plan after seeing the CT scan. I'm no longer having a cage fitted .He is now removing part of the spine at the back and replacing it with steel rods . Im a lot happier that he is not going in through the front of my neck . It will just be at the back of the neck.. so pre op in a few weeks and all being well a date for operation . he has pushed me up the list as its quite serious but still going to be three months . keep you posted .

MartynCC

Rosie_Scope

Glad your appointment went ok @MartynCC, sounds like you're in good hands with your surgeon. Hope the surgery can offer you some much needed relief

JessieJ

Ouch! So pleased it went well, @MartynCC & that the plans have been changed to an intervention you're happier with. Maybe there will be some cancellations & you'll move a bit further up the list. 🫰

MartynCC

Well on line post operation assessment completed Last Friday . Its quite in-depth form it took a good 50 mins to complete .It seems to progressing .will keep you all updated .

luvpink

@MartynCC just dropping in to say hi and wish you well with your surgery and recovery.

Albus_Scope

Glad things are progressing nicely for you @MartynCC that's excellent news.