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Hey Ladies!! I’ve missed you dearly and want to give you a quick update on my health. My surgery was a success and I’m recovering well. {{knock on wood}}
I had a herniated (ruptured) disc in my back, L5 S1, and therefore underwent Discectomy and Laminectomy surgery. The doctors found a bone spur that was causing the additional pain I was experiencing with my sciatic nerve running down my left leg.
Right now all is well, I can’t bend or twist which makes life a bit challenging. I’m either completely horizontal or completely vertical because it still hurts too much to sit. However, I’m so grateful to be on the road to recovery and will start physical therapy soon.
I want to thank you for your prayers, comments, and e-mails. They mean so much to me and keep me motivated to keep Tip Junkie going during this challenging time.
I hope that you’ve been inspired by some of my favorite bloggers the past 2 weeks. I’m so grateful for their friendship and just knew that they would bring fresh and fabulous tips that you would all enjoy. {{hugs to them}}
Please bear with me the next couple months as I continue to heal. Life has come to a complete halt for me and I have to constantly keep myself at a snails pace not to re-injure my body.
I have big plans for Tip Junkie and there will be new features with the Mom-preneur Shops as well as the blog layout. So stay tuned!
I’m looking forward to an amazing year full of new ideas and fun surprises. Thank you for being apart of it!
xoxo
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the Mom-preneur Shops, your gifts are going to Shine in 2009!!
Comments
I hope you have a swift and full recovery. :-)
Dani
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Laurie – I was exactly where you are about 16 months ago except mine was at L4/L5. I was so totally afraid of reinjuring myself and quite honestly still am to some extent.
My orthopod prescribed a back brace (flexible that has a place for an ice pack to velcro in the back). I wore it for months because I needed that reminder not to bend, twist or lift more than I was supposed to. I would highly recommend getting one if they will prescribe one for you.
My surgery was also very successful. I still have twinges of pain especially on days I do too much. But that reminds me to stop and pace myself. I doubt I’ll ever be able to do what I did ten or twenty years ago. Cleaning a 3100 SF house in one day is just not an option for me anymore. But that’s okay. Being relatively pain free is a wonderful feeling after dealing with that sciatic pain and numbness for so long.
Hang in there! It is hard to get out of “do” mode, but it’s so worth in the end.
Wishing you a quick recovery…sandy toe
My dad had the same surgery done and he is doing great..he had it done the same time Luke was born..so I have faith in ya :)
I’m glad your surgery went well. I will pray for a speedy recovery.
So glad you’re back, please take it easy so you can mend properly! Take care and my prayers are for a speedy recovery!
Best Wishes on a Quick Recovery!
welcome back!!!glad to hear you are in good spirits and on the road to recovery!
I am new to your blog. I am glad your surgery went well! I will pray for a full and speedy recovery.
:)
I am new to your blog and LOVE it!! My husband had this exact same surgery one week ago except his was L4-5,S1…..So I know what you are going thru!! Hang in there and I will pray for you to have a speedy recovery!!
So nice to see your happy smiling face! Your guest bloggers were amazing, but you were missed. Praying for a full and speedy recovery!!!
You sure look great for someone who underwent back surgery! Take it easy, and I hope you heal quickly!
Hi Laurie, Glad to see you’re on the road to recovery. I, too, had a herniated disc at L5-S1, but PT helped with that. Unfortunately, the herniated discs in my neck didn’t fare as well. I had discectomy and fusion at C5-C6 and C6-C7 last May.
My best advice is to borrow audiotapes from the library, as well as DVD’s of fun and uplifting movies. I listened to a fantastic audiobook last year called Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenidis. (It was probably 8-10 CD’s long, but such a great story!)
I am brand new to your blog, but I love it. Sorry to hear about your surgery, but I wish you a speedy recovery. Rest up and feel better.
Love & blessings!
I am totally avoiding back surgery for now since I have two kids to lift. I hope your back heals beautifully and that you feel better than ever in a few months.
Laurie — Continue to get better! :)
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
It took a while after my back surgery, but I feel close to new now!
Be Good!
Do NOT over do!
and find a lift chair to rent or borrow…they ROCK!
Feel better soon! Praying for you!
You poor dear!! I’m glad that the worst part is over for you and you’re headed in the right direction. You can do it! {How’s that for a pep talk??}
Yes, do not overdo, please! We love you and we will be faithful! :)
Get well, my dear!
Wow, hope you are feeling better soon! Take care of yourself.
Welcome back! Your guest bloggers were cool, thanks for bringing them on, but we’re glad you’re back. Take it easy – slow and steady, ‘K?
Welcome Back! I hope you have a easy and sucessful recovery.
Can’t wait to see all the exciting new things you have in store for Tip Junkie.
Feel better (:
Glad the surgery went well. Thanks for setting us up with some fun bloggers but come back soon. Well not too soon…want you to feel better first.
It is so nice to see your smiling face! I am glad that your surgery was a success.
xo
Welcome back!
I LOVE your site!!!!!!
You are amazing…..take your time and get better!
Cheryl
Yay!
Welcome back!
…and please take care of yourself for a full and complete recovery!
so glad to hear you are on the mend! i’m not a crafty person on my own, but i LOVE your blog. i get so many great ideas to TRY to do. i have tremendous fun TRYING :)
Hey sis…I’m so glad you’re back! I have missed you dearly!
We’ll be praying that you have a quick and sucessful recovery.
Hugs
XOXO
I’m glad you are home and recovering. Remember not to sit for too long in any one spot, ie in front of the computer!
So glad to hear your surgery was a sucess! Continue to rest…it will pay off big time with your recovery!
Hugs,
Donna
Hey! Welcome back!! Hope you recover quickly!
Angie
“Nana’s Box”
Oh, Get well soon! Hope your recovery is nice and quick. :) Hugs!
Welcome back! Your guest bloggers have done a fine job, but you were missed! Keep getting stronger!
You are precious and loved!!!
Thinking about you Laurie and hope you are feeling 100% real soon!!
Laura
OOOOoooo that’s a painful surgery! I’m a nurse and I’ve taken care of many people with that same surgery, and, well, lets just say I don’t envy ya there! Glad you’re feeling better though!
I am with Rachael and her comment, my surgery was 3 years ago, same as you L5 S1! I will tell you I am so glad I did the surgery, it is amazing to be free from the pain that existed before. I still have my moments, but that is a reminder for me to slow down and or be more body conscious as to my body mechanics and what or how I am doing something.
I am thrilled to see your smiling face and know know know that you are going to do amazing in your recovery process.
Know that there are lots of great prayers, great vibes and great thoughts surrounding you each and every step of the way.
(think Tony Little the Glider exercise guy…..) YOU CAN DOOOOOO IT! :)
Be good to you – it’s just life happenin where you are, the rest is just details!
Welcome back! Hope you get back to 100% soon! Just take it easy and take care of you!
Angie
So glad you’re back and on the mend, Laurie! Take care of yourself!
Wow!Look at that smile! A positive attitude will help you recover quickly!! Hope you feel better soon!
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
http://raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com
Glad your doing good and glad your back! Hope all heals well. Take it easy.
Ashley Nichole.
That is such excellent news Laurie! Heal fast and you’ll be dancing in no time!
I hope that you have a fast recovery. You have already surpassed the first stage, and I wish you will feel better soon. Glad everything turned out well.
Even after all you’ve been through, you are still cute as a button!
I’m glad to read that the surgery was a success and wish you the best of luck with recovery.
Glad you are back!!! (No pun intended;) I was on complete bedrest for 3 mos a few years ago, and I know being a biz owner while being stuck in the bed is hard!! But it was a huge learning experience for me as well! ;)
Prayers were answered that your surgery was successful…wishing you a speedy recovery! :)
I’m so glad taht all went well and I’ll continue to pray for a quick and easy recovery! Take Care!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
Get Well Lauri! Hope you have a very quick recovery!!!
Hope you get well soon!