Posted by Snowie on October 26, 2000, at 7:09:34
In reply to Surgery went well, posted by Greg on October 23, 2000, at 19:45:05
Greg,
Congratulations, and I'm sure you're relieved that's behind you! I'm happy to know your surgery went well, and that you're on the road to recovery. Best of luck!
Snowie
> All,
>
> The surgery went very well. He repaired all the damage and I should mend quickly. To be honest, I already feel better than before the procedure. I can put weight on it and am walking without crutches or
> a walker. The pain I feel is more of an ache that actual pain, but we'll see what tomorrow brings. I'll be working at home until Thursday so expect lots of posts from me :^) The game plan now is to take 3 days off, behave myself and do my exercises as instructed. I'll see the doc next Tuesday and we'll determine then if Physical Therapy is needed.
>
> One thing I wanted to share. I've often seen people who are paralyzed from the waist down and wondered what it must be like for them. The Valium put me to sleep thru the entire procedure and I didn't wake up
> until about an hour afterwards. When I woke and realized that I could feel nothing from my waist down it scared me in a way I had never been scared before. I tried desperately to move my legs and feet. I
> couldn't even wiggle my toes. I felt so helpless that it made me cry a couple of times. I was never so grateful for anything as I was when the feeling finally started to return.
>
> I have always respected those who have to live their lives without the use of their legs, but could only imagine what it was like, now I know. I have always taken for granted being able to walk, run, have an active sex life. You don't know what you've got until
> it's gone. What a difference 5 hours can make in your life huh? I only wish it hadn't taken something like this to make me realize it.
>
> My thanks to all that sent their well-wishes and kept me in their thoughts. I am grateful for you all.
>
> Greg
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