I figured I would give everyone an update! I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers yesterday!! I was so nervous to see the doctor!! I have been feeling as though something has been wrong with my back lately. This past week my poor spine has been spasming like no other!! Also, I have been getting this popcorn popping feeling with every movement I make. That hasn't happened to me since I first had my surgery. SOOO I have been driving myself crazy with worry!!! Luckily, there was a cancellation at Sonoran Spine, and I was able to take the time off work( Thank You Gregg!)!! I was able to take a nice little cruise on down to the valley in my pretty new car!! :-) It was crazy windy and I was shaking with nerves the whole way down! Anyways...back to this doctor business. I had to wait a long time to talk to Claire, but it was definitely worth it. I now have some peace of mind!! Basically, my spine is still pretty weak, and I need to return to physical therapy (I NEED INSURANCE) to work on getting it back to where it should be. My hardware and everything else is looking good though. So that is good news!! I couldn't help but cry once she told me I hadn't done anything wrong. I have been so worried, and it was just a relief to hear her say. So, hopefully I will be perfectly normal by the time I hit my 1 year post op appointment. I just need insurance desperately!!! Yesterday!! haha! :) Also!! I have no more restrictions!!! That doesn't mean I can go lift whatever the heck I want, I still have to be really careful and mindful of everything I do, but it's nice to know I can lift more than 15 pounds lol!
On my way home, I had a lot of time to reflect on this past year. I often forget how fragile I still am, how much I've overcome this year, and I am pretty darn proud of myself for getting through this journey with a mostly positive outlook. I have had some pretty frustrating moments, but over all I think I will be way better off than I would have if I didn't get the surgery at all. I am so excited to know what it's like to live with minimal to no pain at all! Something I honestly haven't experienced for years. So hopefully after physical therapy and a little more recovery time, I will know what pain free is! Keep your fingers crossed!! :-) I can't help feel a bit emotional as I think about everyone who has faithfully been by my side supporting me every step of this journey! I have some amazing friends and family! I will always be grateful to you all for your thoughts and prayers throughout all of this! I am truly blessed!!!
Before and after :-)
