We have tried many options for one of Joe's herniated discs and the pain he experiences from it but none have been successful for more than 4 months. Joe recently had a second opinion given by not one but two surgeons (in the same appointment)! One said he would not consider surgery until trying out more options and the other said he would! Joe will first need a spinal block (near the herniated disc in his neck) to prove that the surgery would be a success in stoping the nerve pain. This will take place next week. If the spinal block is successful then he should be given a surgery date. I'm trying not to set myself up for dissapointment but I have hope & faith that it will work. Please pray for us. Thank you in advance for your prayers and concern.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Surgery a no go
Joe came home today after his apt. The doc said no. He was so dissapointed, and so was I. We have been waiting for this hoping it would end the pain. We were both really surprised. We thought it was for sure but the doctor didn't seem to think it would help him. We are considering a second opinion.
Catching up on a few things here...
Our back yard landscaping finished with more grass, plants, flowers and two trees.
Joe planted the flowers infront of our cable boxes. Can you see them?
Michael has been wanting to help out with anything and everything lately by unloading the dishwasher and helping carry in a grocery bag.
Today Joe has an appointment with a surgeon for the herniated disc in his neck. He's been using pain killers to help with the pain lately and wants more relief. Hopefully he'll be able to have this surgery and it'll be a success. Joe researched that surgery for the neck is the most successful for all herniated discs. The out look sounds good, lets pray it will be for him.
He's also been exploring the potty.
We've been pretty successful with just asking him to go and he will!
I've finally got my rear in gear and started using the two gallons of paint I purchased a few weeks ago. Tonight I hope to get farther!
Today Joe has an appointment with a surgeon for the herniated disc in his neck. He's been using pain killers to help with the pain lately and wants more relief. Hopefully he'll be able to have this surgery and it'll be a success. Joe researched that surgery for the neck is the most successful for all herniated discs. The out look sounds good, lets pray it will be for him.
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