Gulp ....my operation date is 27 September

elnafinn

Gulp, again. Oh my, the letter has arrived, it is written down in black and white - 27 September, admission at 7.30 am. The procedure is a C5 vertebrectomy, C4 - 6 fusion anterially, with a bone graft thrown in. Pre-op on Thursday.

So there we are, I go under the knife yet again this year.

Elna x

valval

elna head between legs and breath deep it seeing it in black and white is bad meens it real but it will work great you will have us all in operating room with you sniffing laughing gass and playing around with the lights good luck ((())) val

dreamdaisy

Gulp indeed. No words, just these. (((((((((())))))))))

angel1

Elna, my love, when you get over the initial shock, you will see lots of reasons why it`s a good thing that this op is taking place so soon. Not least, that you will, I am sure, be feeling so much better for Christmas with your lovely Lola.

I will be in Cadiz/Seville/Granada, with my family, whilst you are in hospital - special birthday treat from my lovely lads!- but I will do my utmost to get online, to support you, and send you all my love.

For now, know that I think about you often, and will continue to do so. I salute your bravery........Much love.......Ange.x.

elnafinn

Thank you Val, DD and Ange, I think I am getting a headache - as you say Val, deep breaths and stay calm.

Ange, I do indeed see why this op must be now, as I have noticed deterioration coming on quickly and what is frightening is that I am told this op will stop further deterioration but may well not improve my symptoms that I have as a result of the vertebrae opressing on my spinal cord. What lovely boys you have to arrange such a birthday treat for you, but then I am not that surprised, as they look after you well, don't they? You enjoy your holiday, you must be getting excited. Be good!

Love
Elna x

barbara12

My dear Elna
I will be with you all the way...if I could come and hold your hand I would...but you know I will be there in spirit....there's me dreading saying yes to my first THR.....like our Ange has said you should be on the best side for Christmas....sending loads of hugs..((((()))) and love xxxx

tillytop

Hello Elna

Don't know what to say except that I am thinking of you - and hoping so much that the op makes things better for you.

Love Tilly xxx

bertyboy

hi Elna thats a mind boggling op yet you are coming across as being very cool and calm , i send many hugs and every good wish for a good op and a good recovery , xxx

tkachev

Oh Elna in a way I'm glad they didn't keep you waiting feeling like you do but is still a big shock for you.

love and gentle hugs (((( ))))
E x

traluvie

Hi Elna,

Although i have no understanding of the op you are having, i wish you every sucess..
Will be with you all the way..(((((X)))))

kathbee

oh Elna

Thats all happening very quickly eh?

Better than waiting and wondering though.

Here's wishing you all the very best and sending
lots of hugs to you, and I will be thinking of you.

Love Kath xx

tjt6768

Best of luck Elna, I am sure that you will be fine... You know we will all tag along, so do the surgeons, that's why they don't put pockets in the gowns :shock:

julie47

:shock: gulp elna.....that was quick....but hey, I am so pleased that you have your date. That must be a relief but quite scary too.

(can I come to your surgeon...pllleeeeaaasssee.....I am going to chase my letter next week cause the 3rd is getting closer and still no confermation)

I will be with you next thursday for your pre op in your pocket and with you on the day of your opperation.

Wishing you all the very best and I am sure you will have a speedy recovery.
Take care
Love Juliepf x

vonski

Oh Elna these appointments come so quickly and make you very nervous. They seem to like early morning to but at least you get it over quickly. I'm sure you will manage to get your head round it and stand up to the op. I really hope it all goes well for you and you will soon feel much better and in time get back to your walks and bike rides. Gentle (((((()))))) and lot's of love I'm thinking of you.
Vonski xxx

frogmorton

Hi Elna

gosh :shock:

You must be terrified! But also anxious to get it done and dusted.

Having had my back done l can say that MOST of the damage DID repair. The recovery in nerves took anything up to two years and yes l do still have a tiny bit of numbness here and there, but nothing like before the op.

Maybe you feel as l did....at least once it's done it won't 'go' again.

I will be with you in spirit on 27th l promise.

Love and HUGs

Toni xx

Ankyspond

Will be there with you in those pockets, be positive think about how much it will hopefully help. Xx

tiggernut

Hi Elna,

Good news that you haven't had to wait too long.
Hope it all goes well for you.
Anita. x

ironic

Hi Elna,
Well that did come through quickly, good in one way but mind scurrying in another. Write your list in your calmer moments and I hope that on Thursday they can give you some reassurance.
All I can say is take one day or one hour at a time and I am absolutely sure things will turn out for the best for you.

Enjoy an hour off with the Archers in the morning.
Gentle hugs,
Lv, I x

chris7

Hi Elna

Jeepers that is quick but I think in some ways the waiting time is equally hard so I hope you are getting used to the idea. Just wanted to call in and send some more calming vibes and let you know I will be thinking of you and hoping all goes well so you are soon back home again.
take care
love and hugs always (((( )))
Chris xx

hileena111

Oh Elna,
That is quick.....got to admit dont know much about the op but its better to be quick and having it over and done with
I'll be there ......just remind me I was going to say closer to the time But i bet you think it is close now
Think what you'll be like for Christmas sending you ((((((()))))))

Love
Hileena

magenta

Hello Elna,

I'll be there for you on the 27th. I'm glad you're getting it done sooner rather than later, you need it done. I'll be thinking of you.
Take care,

love Magenta x

lindalegs

Good.

I'm so glad you're not having to wait long Elna and once you've got your brain round it so will you be.

Less time to worry and think and so much organising to do it will be here and over with before you know it.

You need to get it behind you now and I know it's scary but you are strong and positive and this will help you through and your recovery afterwards.

Sending you love and courage and I'm behind you all the way along with all your lovely forum friends.

skezier

Hi Elna,

Oh flowr that good it cam quickly and well for what its worth I got nerve route damage from before the decompression and some of it has healed and got a bit better but for the bits that hasn't pregabs really help.....

I don't know how you feel but know how if felt before mine and flower all I can say is it will make things so much better for you and remove all danger..... You know its not a good thing to have and they have got their finger out quickly so with luck the nerve route thing will not be permanent.

Elna I promise you if it is its not as bad as it was... or mine isn't and I have learned to live with it fairly well to.

You are stronger then me flower and you will get through this and in case you falter look to the shadows cus thats where i shall be.

Could you either find a pigeon or get Mr Elna to let us know your ok though?

I hope you do get some reassurance Thursday and leaving you an additional ((((( ))))) as the hug bucket maybe in between its hours. Will honestly be thinking of you flower. Love Cris xxx

Now as a pa

Elna Wonky is sending you love and special wonky hugs for you as well as a tanker of fortitude, strength and stamina. xxx

dreamdaisy

Hi elna, I hope the shock has subsided a little and that you are feeling easier in yourself. I have the feeling that you are not one to turn her face from trouble, that you would rather get things sorted and this op will ensure just that. I am still thinking of you. DD

barbara12

Hi Elna
You know I am here for you,
you take care xxx

elnafinn

Dear Barbara, Tilly and Berty”girl”,thank you for your good wishes and Berty”girl” – I wish you all the very best on Friday. This time you will be fine, all will be well. You have been so patient. Bless you.

Dear Lynn, you made me laugh! I needed that. Thank you for the healing vibes too – very much appreciated.

Dear Elizabeth, yes a shock, but I think the surgeon could see how I was on a downward spiral if not operated on soon. He had said this should be performed sooner than later. Thank you for the hugs and from Tracy too.

Dear Kath, thank you for your message, kind thoughts and hugs, much appreciated and to Tony for the good luck which I think I may need.

Dear Julie, thank you for your kind message, yes I am a little scared of this operation because it is my spine that is being tinkered with but needs must so there is no going back. I would chase up your letter if I were you. I shall be the guinea pig then and let you know how it goes for me. I am not sure how similar our ops are though.

Thank you dear Vonski, you are so kind. Yes, I am pleased that it is a morning operation and I hope the surgeon is feeling well and rested before he starts on me!

Dear Toni, Anky and Anita, thank you for your good wishes and for thinking of me.

Dear Ironic, I did enjoy The Archers this morning and thought of you, that you may be listening too. Some parts were sad and I shed a tear, did you? Poor Clary.

Thank you dear Cris, Wonky, Hileena, Magenta and Linda, Lynn, DD and Barbara (again ) for all your good wishes, hugs, courage and love.

I hope I have not missed anyone out. I am overwhelmed by the support I am receiving from you. It does mean such a lot and does help.

Ian will let you know how I am getting on whilst in hospital. I hope he behaves when on the forum. I shall leave him my username and password. His sense of humour can be quite bizarre at times!

Today I have pottered in the garden, made some bread and been to see my granddaughter for a good hour and guess what? We played going to the vet and hospitals. Of course she was the patient!

Thank you for being there for me because I know that you have your own difficulties to contend with – that is why it makes all your support so extra special to me.

Love to you all,
Elna x