An update on AZKathy's back surgery of yesterday...

[Dan Murphy]

Yesterday, Kathy had laser surgery on her spine, injured last year in a work related accident at the hospital where she nurses. She has been off work since, in constant and severe pain, to the point of depression.

Kathy's surgery was delayed for over 2 1/2 hours, making for an extremely long day. She had requested a certain anesthesiologist, one she knew and had very high confidence in. He had to change his dinner plans even, as the surgery was that delayed, but he did make a commitment and for that Kathy was so very pleased and comfortable in the knowledge he was there.

The laser procedure itself took 1 1/2 hours, in a very uncomfortable position, and Kathy needed to be awake to assist in certain ways. A bummer.

She says the pain in her back is incredible now and confined to bed for three days. Bur she reports that the severe pain that had extended into her leg since last year is mostly relieved. Her back in very pained, but hopefully will diminish in the days ahead.

Kathy thanks everyone for the PD, prayers, PM's, and loves the DIS for all the support it gives her. I certainly have to echo those sentiments.

My best, Kathy, for a quick, complete and low/no-pain recovery and back to your old-self soon.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

prayers

 

[Jeanny]

please let her know we'll all thinking about her!

 

[helenabear]

Thanks for the update, Dan. I pray that she will be pain free soon.

 

[sorcerormickey]

 

[skuttle]

Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[Jeafl]

Lots of prayers and good thoughts for a pain-free recovery!

 

[KimRaye]

OUCH!!! Ditto on the prayers!

 

[Big V]

Many prayers for her and I hope the pain eases soon. Thanks for the update Dan.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

for her ; I'll be keeping her in my thoughts.

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

I must of missed the original post but wishing Kathy a speedy and hopefully as painfree as possible recovery.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Prayers for a quick recovery.

 

[southernclass]

That's great Dan!! I am so glad to hear that she came out of it alright. Prayers for a speedy full recovery!!

 

[winniedapooh]

Feel better and Pixie dust to you.....

 

[Trish Bessette]

Hope you feel better soon Kathy. Thank you Dan for the update!!

 

[wishuponastarforever]

Thank you for the update Dan. Hopfully the pain she experiences now will be a productive pain working towards the goal of no pain.

Prayers continue for Kathy.

 

[avdeane]

I'm continuing to keep Kathy in my thoughts and prayers for a swift recovery and hopefully an alleviation of her pain!!

 

[HollyJoy]

Prayers and good thoughts coming her way!

 

[WeirdEyes]

Please let her know that I am thinking about her. I'll also whisper a prayer that her pain will diminish soon and she will heal fast.

 

[Denine]

Hope she feels better soon from a fellow nurse and back surgery patient.