catilley1092
Win 7/Linux Mint Lover
- Joined
- Nov 13, 2009
- Messages
- 3,507
- Reaction score
- 563
I didn't have a chance to give advance notice due to my arm and hand going completely numb, along with severe headaches, but I was in the hospital for over a week. Two separate surgeries were performed on my neck to correct the problem, it was somewhat successful, but it will take time to determine whether I'll need to undergo again. I hope not soon, because I still have an IV in my hand delivering pain medicine. Ever since my first surgery in May 2006, I've had one issue after the other. I had no choice but to undergo the first time, but once you've had one spinal surgery, your chance of another is over 90% within six years. Anyone on here that has been through this, or have a loved one that has, knows exactly what I'm talking about.
That being said, I've missed my family here a lot. I would never abandon the ones who has taught me so much in the last few months, and to the regulars here who has supported me since becoming a member, I love you all. I only wished that I could have gotten on here to explain beforehand, but I couldn't, and my spouse doesn't know how to use a computer, although I walked her through making sure that my folding continued with few interruptions.
While I have to limit my computer use because my doctor(s) told me being on it for long periods will hinder my healing, I can use it some. I just have to take it easy for a while, if not, I'm looking at a three level cervical fusion, which will involve a lot of implants, and a very long, painful recovery.
At any rate, I'm glad to be back, and looking forward to participating here as much as I can.
Cat
That being said, I've missed my family here a lot. I would never abandon the ones who has taught me so much in the last few months, and to the regulars here who has supported me since becoming a member, I love you all. I only wished that I could have gotten on here to explain beforehand, but I couldn't, and my spouse doesn't know how to use a computer, although I walked her through making sure that my folding continued with few interruptions.
While I have to limit my computer use because my doctor(s) told me being on it for long periods will hinder my healing, I can use it some. I just have to take it easy for a while, if not, I'm looking at a three level cervical fusion, which will involve a lot of implants, and a very long, painful recovery.
At any rate, I'm glad to be back, and looking forward to participating here as much as I can.
Cat