Cris,
I haven't been on the site for awhile so I just found out about your MVD. You have been in my thoughts for months. I know how horrendous the pain and waiting have been. I'm so happy you finally had your surgery and wish you the best of recoveries. Take care.
brownkat
We're waaaaaaiting : )
Ooh, let us know how everything goes, ok? Excited and hopeful for you, Chris! :)
~ Vicki
Vicki thanks for the prompt, Cris how are you doing?
Hoping your surgery went well Cris!! Keeping you in my thoughts knowing everything you are feeling right now as I am in my 9 day recovery! Update us when you can!
Lori <3
Lori, glad to hear your doing well, there were so many here having MVDs during April that I lost track, so far everyone seems to very well. Well done to all of you xxx
Hey everyone
This is day 6… Of recovery… We’ve been home for 2 days and I am elated that I had this done, just this healing part is - well - hard. My precious doc found the problems, but said this infernal monster had been with me longer than the 2 yrs of our ‘knowledge’ of it…there is considerable scar tissue, tissue that’s still giving me some fits. The wound itself is healing well. I had a I guess you would call it a migraine headache before I left the hospital and that worried them somewhat; so the steroids were upped to stop the brain swelling that was going on. I am decreasing ALL TN meds - THAT is such a blessing! I will love to be able to think - to ‘own’ my own body again, so to speak.
I am not going to lie…this week has been one I have been the biggest baby I’ve ever seen…but God’s grace is never an empty bucket, and I thank Him for that!
I know this healing will take more time than I patient; my husband and family are such a blessing. I have to admit, the 5 hour drive home was something I don’t wish on ANYONE - but it too ended. I love y’all and will update you further as I can. Really weak, really hurting. Prayers have gone to everyone this past month (seems like the MVD month for ALOT of us) that are healing.
Cris
Thanks for updating us, Cris. Sounds like you're doing pretty well after your MVD ... so hopeful for you!! Wish we could be there to help your recovery in some way ... meals, housecleaning, encouragement, etc. We're here for you if you need us, though.
Get lots of rest and keep us in the loop, ok?
Warmly,
Vicki
cris said:
Hey everyone
This is day 6... Of recovery... We've been home for 2 days and I am elated that I had this done, just this healing part is - well - hard. My precious doc found the problems, but said this infernal monster had been with me longer than the 2 yrs of our 'knowledge' of it....there is considerable scar tissue, tissue that's still giving me some fits. The wound itself is healing well. I had a I guess you would call it a migraine headache before I left the hospital and that worried them somewhat; so the steroids were upped to stop the brain swelling that was going on. I am decreasing ALL TN meds - THAT is such a blessing! I will love to be able to think - to 'own' my own body again, so to speak.
I am not going to lie...this week has been one I have been the biggest baby I've ever seen...but God's grace is never an empty bucket, and I thank Him for that!
I know this healing will take more time than I patient; my husband and family are such a blessing. I have to admit, the 5 hour drive home was something I don't wish on ANYONE - but it too ended. I love y'all and will update you further as I can. Really weak, really hurting. Prayers have gone to everyone this past month (seems like the MVD month for ALOT of us) that are healing.
Cris
keep safe, warm and no more travelling for quite a while! Relax in the knowledge that your in Gods care. xxxx
Hi Chris
Thanks for letting us know how the surgery went and how you’re doing. All that and a five hour drive, ow ow ow, I can just imagine. Wonderful to hear that most of the problem was taken care of. Yes, getting your body and mind back, a real blessing. Wishing all the best for your recovery.
Peace and Kindness
Bellalarke
Sooooo glad you got back to us… Rest. Rest. Rest
Kimberly
Best of luck! Update us as you feel like it post op! I hope you wake up pain free and remain that way for a VERY long time!!
Ok apparently I was a little late to the party and should have read the responses first! I hope things continue to improve for you. Don’t worry about being a baby during your recovery. It’s well deserved after 2+ years of dealing with this pain.
Cris, been thinking of you xx
So happy to hear the news that your recovery is stable and that you are lowering your med dosages. Good signs. Rest tons and be a big baby. You deserve it for all you are going through. Welcome home!
((( cris ))),
So great to hear from you…rest, rest. I’m trying to do the same, it’s not easy…take good care of you.
Us April Mvd-ers will have to compare notes at a later date…thinking of you,
Mimi xx