Same, Same only Different

Good Morning Family, Friends & Guest,

Everything is different, but the same. I am still waiting for the hospital to call for a time for surgery on Tuesday. If they do not call soon I will try to call them as time is running out me thinks. Especially when they say they want another physical and history before the fusion.

Funny, until I was in my forties I always took baths, then I discovered that showers were much quicker. Now I am back to baths as I can't stand long enough to shower. Ray helps me in and out of the tub. Good thing he is home 4 days a week. Hospice would send someone, but I am not ready for that yet.

The picture is of my new back brace which I am to wear when sitting or standing. So mostly I just stay in bed.

New play list to enjoy. Time to go, I will keep you posted. I am nervous as Ray does not feel well and his gout is in his hand. Nurse should be here soon.

God be with you and Be Well till we meet again.

More back info, tough time breathing

Good Evening Family, Friends & Guest,

This is what I know at this point.

I will have the T12 vertebrae fused on Tuesday next.  They might, just might determine while I am there to do 2 more, but it is really not likely.  I am not sure how much relief this will give me, but I am willing to try just so long and they do local anesthetic only.  The physicians assistant talked on putting me under and that is not going to happen.  I will stay just as I am Thank you.
That will leave me with 13 broken vertebrae that have already solidified.  Thanks Prednisone

Between now and Tuesday they also want to do another physical and history.  What,  I have had 2 physicals, 4 x rays and an MRI,  what more can they possibly need.  I am going to try to get out of the physical.

I am having a much harder time breathing after walking just a short distance.  10 to 15 ft, but I do recover my air quicker I think.  Yet when the nurse listens 2xs per week nothing is different.

Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for each day, but in 7 short months my entire life has changed, my marriage has completely flipped and I have to put myself in the care of my husband.  This is a difficult journey we are learning together, but at times it is very difficult.
I try so hard not to complain, but I tell you it is not easy.

That is all for this time.  I will keep you posted on my progress.  Fingers crossed for Tuesday.

Be Well and God be with you till we meet again.