Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi all! Three weeks today since surgery and I'm doing well. Had my post-op visit last Thursday with Dr. Errico and the plastic surgeon (he closed my incision). Dr. Errico says I'm doing fine and don't need to see him till April 17th when he will do x-rays. The plastic surgeon drained about five vials of fluid from the incision site which was a relief! I thought the " hump " on my lower spine was maybe whatever " cage type " apparatus that was fused to my spine and sacrum! So now I'm actually starting to see some lordosis which is what I was really looking forward to! According to Dr.Errico, I'm fused from L3 to S1 (I think) and he did not need to do anything to my Harrington rods which is a good thing. I'm getting around the house more now, preparing some food for myself and even putting some clothes in the washing machine. Grabbers are a miracle tool! For the most part, someone is usually home with me, but today I'm alone and it's fine. I rest for the most part in bed, just finished paying my bills online and after done with this post, I'll get back to bed and then maybe get up in an hour or so for lunch. As I read the updates from Jeri's husband, I thank God for my so far successful surgery and recovery, and I pray for her. We are all different so no one should compare, particularly anyone reading these posts that may be considering surgery. Know yourself and more importantly KNOW YOUR SURGEON. Hope all is well for everyone and I'm off to the bedroom! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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