Re: Surgery scheduled for 4/20 - chairs

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I know I was told during my pre-op appointment that I should have a chair with

armrests with the seat a certain height from the floor. I don't recall the

height, but I know that only chairs in my house that fit that description were

two dining room chairs. They have only a little bit of padding on the seat, so

they fit Cam's description. It took several weeks, before I tried a kitchen

chair without armrests.

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> > > > Hi everyone. My surgery has been scheduled for 4/20 at Yale New Haven

> > > > Hospital with Dr. Grauer. He is doing anterior and posterior. I am

currently

> > > > fused T6-L4 with a Harrington rod from 1985. They will be fusing down to

the

> > > > sacrum and putting screws into the pelvis as well. I am absolutely

> > > > terrified. I am 39 years old and have been in pain for much of my adult

> > > > life. I have a 10 month old baby that I can't pick up because my disc at

> > > > L4-L5 is completely herniated and pressing on a nerve. My foot can drop

out

> > > > at anytime and is numb. L5-S1 is on it's way out too. I am freaking out

> > > > because I feel like I need to be doing things to prepare but have no

idea

> > > > where to even start. Please, I welcome any/all suggestions. Nervous

about

> > > > the surgery, the hospital stay, and then the transition home. I've

looked on

> > > > that list on one of the links but would love some real life stories,

> > > > suggestions. What will I really need when I am home? How long do I

really

> > > > need round the clock care? What kind of things besides a grabber did you

> > > > find helpful? Bed rails? Shower bar? I was told i cant start a true PT

> > > > program for 3 months. Again, all feedback is helpful. This will be here

in 2

> > > > weeks and I just feel unprepared and anxious . I await any tips or

stories

> > > > you may have to share!!

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Jody

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