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Mar 18, 2012, 03:31 PM
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Was broadsided by the results of an MRI that showed a large bone spur on one vertebra in my neck. The Dr. said I was in danger of becoming paralyzed from the neck down. So surgery was scheduled STAT.
Well I’m here to say I did survived having my throat slit. There were 3 spurs and they were much larger than they looked on the mri. Surgery was Friday a.m. Left hospital late yesterday afternoon. I did receive an immediate (unexpected) response from hospital staff when I mistakenly removed my heart monitor while trying to get dressed to leave the hospital. Heaven only knows they never understood when I buzzed to go to restroom. Apologized to the staff as I never had worn a heart monitor before. Also now know what to do when you really need to go to the restroom and you are wearing a heart monitor. A big thanks to Dr Steven Dutcher (a Neurosurgeon). Did a great job on the surgery and I’m feeling fine. The incision is about 2 ˝ long with little stripes to keep it closed. (It kind of looks like a bar code across the middile of my neck). Could breathe, swallow, and talk with only slight discomfort as soon as I woke up. Not thrilled with the neck brace but realize it is a necessity. Complete recovery will take some time. Did discover that with a neck brace you cannot snore while sleeping and it’s been years since I slept with my mouth shut. All my family now knows I can breathe, swallow and talk and are now probably wishing recovery had taken a little longer.   kebs
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Mar 18, 2012, 03:38 PM
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Wow! So glad it was spotted and you got it sorted real quick! Make sure you give yourself some healing time. ((((((((( kebsfroggy )))))))))
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Mar 18, 2012, 04:58 PM
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That sounds intense, glad you're fine and get well soon.
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Mar 18, 2012, 05:11 PM
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Rib-it, Rib-it So happy you survived froggy.
Keep us posted on your recovery.
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Mar 19, 2012, 03:19 AM
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It was a daunting surgery. I am glad it's over. Now it is your time to heal and recover. Take good care of yourself.
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