carlson1 wrote:Bitter Clinger wrote:Carl,
Thinking of you and praying while stuck here in UTSW Zale myself.
Had full C1-T1 spinal fusion one week ago today. Big surgery.
They rejected me from in hospital rehab yesterday, said I was too high functioning. Guess they don't care if you can't dress, shower or wipe your own butt. Heading home Wednesday, will have to hire in home care, not covered by insurance. Every day a little better.
We will survive my friend!
Will be praying for you. That is a huge hurdle. After a bypass and 10 stents I should be used to heart trouble, but it has been a while since I have had this severe of pain. Waiting to see.
Praying for full recovery, for both Carlson1 and Bitter Clinger.
I had C2-C4 fusion in 03 and quad bypass in 07, kicking and doing fine. Rehab is what you make of it but it is possible. Just be aggressive (within reason) and patient. I know the good Lord and lots of prayer had a lot to do with the recovery.