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Highway61

(2,587 posts) Mon Oct 3, 2016, 08:24 PM Oct 2016

I am one of those who never ask for help....however [View all]

I had back surgery few days ago and awoke not being able to walk. The pain is over the top. I have complete movement and feeling in the extremities and was moved to a awesome rehab facility 2 days after the surgery. It's going to be a long haul. I apparently waited too long before having the surgery and although it went well, the damage was done. What I thought would be pretty routine procedure (I am a nurse) has turned into a situation of unexpected misery. I am the "go to" person to my friends and family. If you needed anything.. .I would always be there. I just got my laptop today and here I am on DU asking for help. Any good vibes or prayers would be so appreciated.

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I am one of those who never ask for help....however [View all] Highway61 Oct 2016 OP

Sending healing thoughts highway61 kimbutgar Oct 2016 #1

Hang in there and I hope that your pain is alleviated as you go through rehab and recovery. TexasTowelie Oct 2016 #2

Good luck, friend (n/t) PJMcK Oct 2016 #3

Best of luck with the rehab. n/t FSogol Oct 2016 #4

Sending positive vibes your way - candle in window.... alittlelark Oct 2016 #5

Best wishes, work hard, hang tough. I am confidant you will be rewarded. apcalc Oct 2016 #6

Feel better! democrattotheend Oct 2016 #7

Sending happy healing vibes Tree-Hugger Oct 2016 #8

My mother had back surgery and went back to work too early angstlessk Oct 2016 #9

So sorry to hear your surgery didn't go as well as you'd hoped! Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2016 #10

healing vibes KT2000 Oct 2016 #11

Best wishes on your recovery, Highway61. femmocrat Oct 2016 #12

Vibes Schmibes, somebody send H61 a doobie or seven. NightWatcher Oct 2016 #13

I have to tell you Highway61 Oct 2016 #31

Backs are buggers Warpy Oct 2016 #14

Sending healing thoughts your way martigras Oct 2016 #15

good vibes & prayers heading your way elmac Oct 2016 #16

Sorry for your pain and wish we could take it away. spooky3 Oct 2016 #17

Get well soon. Delmette Oct 2016 #18

Just keep on... Barack_America Oct 2016 #19

I wish the best. My own father had back surgery (a lumbar laminectomy) back in March of this year. 4lbs Oct 2016 #20

follow the nurses instructions tiredtoo Oct 2016 #21

K&R... spanone Oct 2016 #22

Sending you my prayers senseandsensibility Oct 2016 #23

I hope you can handle the pain and that your healing and recovery goes well. aidbo Oct 2016 #24

So sorry, Highway61! That must be very frightening. pnwmom Oct 2016 #25

May you experience a full recovery. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #26

Please explain what "waited too long" means. Do you have disintegrating discs? napi21 Oct 2016 #27

I don't have time right now Highway61 Oct 2016 #32

Dear Highway61, I've been in a similar place, and I came back. Oldem Oct 2016 #28

Prayers going up. demgrrrll Oct 2016 #29

Peace to you. Fight it. Refuse to let it get you down and that Lint Head Oct 2016 #30

Thank you Highway61 Oct 2016 #33

Some good old okie vibes coming your way madokie Oct 2016 #34

Holding you Delphinus Oct 2016 #35