Last Tuesday I had a vertebroplasty of my L4 and L5. I had the procedure done is special procedures by a radiologist. After the procedure was completed I went to the short stay unit for a couple of hours. I had lunch and then returned home six hours after I had first left. I have experienced quite a bit of pain in my lower back especially while trying to sleep in my bed. Each night is better than the night before and I am hoping the pain will be completely gone soon. I understood about the pain a little more when the doctor called the next day and I told him I felt like I got run over by a truck. He said well you know we had to use a hammer on your bones during the procedure. The original pain I had when I stood up is no longer there, so I know the surgery was a success.
Thursday I went to see Dr Goldman and had labs drawn through my port for the first time. That was great not having to get stuck in the arm. I know I am going to love my new body part. : ) I am going to start my chemo on Tuesday.
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No wonder you were in so much pain .when you got home on Tuesday. Good that the Dr. explained it to you . Now you understand why it hurt so much. well your explamation way pretty much what he said. Only a hammer and truck are a little diferent the results would be about the same. happy you continue to feel better. Love ya Sis
I will be thinking about you tomorrow! Good luck with your first Chemo.
Lots of love,
Your Neice Karen
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