Tuesday, February 23, 2010

A Very Brief Update

First things first....I am settled into a room, 5 hrs post myelogram and doing great. They gave me a little less contrast this time, I was SUPER hydrated, and I have been upright as much as possible. I think the combination of the three really made a difference. Yes, I feel yucky with a headache (different than the spinal headaches) and some nausea, BUT, so much better than the 2 previous myelograms. Seems that all is clear (Mere hates it when I say stuff like that....she is really into Murphy's law). I think my pain tolerance is really getting better.

Now, we wait. I have no idea what the myelogram showed. I don't know if I will have surgery or a blood patch. I am leaning towards blood patch. Dr. S will come in sometime tonight and tell us the plan. I have learned that he just kind of whips in and out and you never really know when he will appear.

Thanks to everyone for all the prayers, meals, and love. We are SO LUCKY!! I just got to skype with Mere and Syd (Layne in bed) so I am loving life.

3 comments:

amy said...

still hoping... glad that you got over the first hump easier than in the past! hoping the rest of your time goes as well...

K J and the kids said...

Thanks for the update. and a mostly positive one. I like this place you are at right now. and I don't mean physically :)

Sonya said...

Thanks SO much for the update. Hoping for the best!