Thought I would leave an update. My PCP referred me to a MD right here in town who has done many surgeries like I need. After the consult and seeing my MRI on the TV screen I knew there was no use in waiting- I am scheduled for April 8th ( I have a court conference on the 1st and wanted to wait until after that). I have watched the surgery on youtube(info- not a virus, who knew!)( I used to be an Oral Surgery assistant so this stuff doesn't bug me). The doctor said that 75% of patients see an 80% improvment in pain within the first two weeks after surgery! As long as I don't fall into the 25% that don't see improvement, I am actually looking forward to the surgery! The weather here has been great- warm, sunny, light breeze- how could I not take a walk around the block( I didn't even go to the park )? For two days now I haven't been able to stay in any sitting position more than a few minutes- I had to leave church because I couldn't sit upright! Anything will be an improvement!

I hate taking the pain meds, but right now they are looking pretty good- even typing is tough- I can't feel the keys so I have to watch my hands- I used to type 80+ WPM in college. I want to do my dishes, but even that will test my back to bend for the sink. My house is a mess! I am OCD and take pride in my home- right now I don't even want a friend to come in to help me clean (I have great friends that will do stuff I can't do).

Enough complaining, going to give in, take the meds and give myself the OK to be done with housework for the day- my husband is awesome about not caring that I can't do stuff!