Re: To Peggy

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My hubby and I loved visiting England, so it is likely we can meet up some day

in the

future!

Peggy

>

>

> Dear Peggy,

>

> I thought it would be useful to give a more casual account of the

> proceedings; things which you cannot look up in a medical encyclopaedia.

> In fact it occurred to me today to print it out and send it to my

> Surgeon, so that he could get some feedback from a patient's point of

> view. My sister will be giving it to him tomorrow (she occasionally

> works with him).

>

> It's very reassuring to hear that you relate to my story. It makes me

> feel close to you, knowing that we have both gone through these things.

>

> You are correct; it is wonderful to eat (even mushy stuff) and know that

> you are saying goodbye to it and will not be seeing it again (lol). I

> feel very happy and serene and am recovering well in this humble little

> cottage I live in, which is better than any convalescent home I could

> imagine, in perfect weather and perfect peace, invaded only by just the

> sort of things you need at this time - special people.

>

> Thank you for your cheerful attitude. I always enjoy what you have to

> say. How I wish soooooooo much we could all meet up at an

> International Convention. We will have to get our Group Secretary on

> to that one (eh ?).

>

> Love from Ann in England xxx

>

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How lovely that would be. xx> >> > > > Dear Peggy,> > > > I thought it would be useful to give a more casual account of the> > proceedings; things which you cannot look up in a medical encyclopaedia.> > In fact it occurred to me today to print it out and send it to my> > Surgeon, so that he could get some feedback from a patient's point of> > view. My sister will be giving it to him tomorrow (she occasionally> > works with him).> > > > It's very reassuring to hear that you relate to my story. It makes me> > feel close to you, knowing that we have both gone through these things.> > > > You are correct; it is wonderful to eat (even mushy stuff) and know that> > you are saying goodbye to it and will not be seeing it again (lol). I> > feel very happy and serene and am recovering well in this humble little> > cottage I live in, which is better than any convalescent home I could> > imagine, in perfect weather and perfect peace, invaded only by just the> > sort of things you need at this time - special people.> > > > Thank you for your cheerful attitude. I always enjoy what you have to> > say. How I wish soooooooo much we could all meet up at an> > International Convention. We will have to get our Group Secretary on> > to that one (eh ?).> > > > Love from Ann in England xxx> >>

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Sorry about calling you Paggy. That's what happens when you are boggle-eyed and listening to music at the same time. (lol). I went back to bed and back to sleep until 7.30. In other words, the ice lolly worked. Do you think I should have one every night now as a preventative measure? (say yes). Spasms have never been mentioned at all in the Hospital, either as an out-patient or during my stay. If it wasn't for the people here I would have been worried and frightened in the night, not understanding how I could have 'heartburn' when I was taking 40mg omeprazole every 24 hours. My gratitude to you all for the extra knowledge, that the Doctors and the medical books never provide, is boundless. I do not think it is an exaggeration to say that joining this Group has probably

extended the length and quality of my life considerably. Carry on the good work. Love from Ann in England xxAnn <lilac_blossom_lady@...> wrote: Dear Paggy, It's coming up to 5am, and I am writing this to you, eating an ice lolly and listening to Emmylou on my personal CD player. I suppose I am having a

spasm. I was sitting in bed thinking about what the pain was which had woken me up - was it heartburn? - Shouldn't think so on a regular prescription of 40mg omeprazole. Must be one of those spasms Peggy has warned me about. Hope this doesn't become a regular thing. Is it just a temporary blip, do you think? Will try to go back to bed now for a couple of hours. Thank you for being there for me to explain this to. At least I do not feel alone xx Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

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Poor Ann - spasms signal maybe you are trying to do too much -- ice lolly will

ease them

and then really rest today and you will be better!

Take care.

Peg

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>

> Dear Paggy,

>

> It's coming up to 5am, and I am writing this to you, eating an ice lolly

> and listening to Emmylou on my personal CD player. I suppose I

> am having a spasm. I was sitting in bed thinking about what the pain

> was which had woken me up - was it heartburn? - Shouldn't think so on

> a regular prescription of 40mg omeprazole. Must be one of those spasms

> Peggy has warned me about.

>

> Hope this doesn't become a regular thing. Is it just a temporary blip,

> do you think?

>

> Will try to go back to bed now for a couple of hours.

>

> Thank you for being there for me to explain this to. At least I do not

> feel alone xx

>

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Ice Lolly as preventative measure: yes!

This board prepared me for post surgery spasms and glad I could return the

favor!

Hugs

Peggy

> Dear Paggy,

> It's coming up to 5am, and I am writing this to you, eating an ice lolly and

listening to

Emmylou on my personal CD player. I suppose I am having a spasm. I was

sitting

in bed thinking about what the pain was which had woken me up - was it

heartburn? -

Shouldn't think so on a regular prescription of 40mg omeprazole. Must be one of

those

spasms Peggy has warned me about.

> Hope this doesn't become a regular thing. Is it just a temporary blip, do

you think?

> Will try to go back to bed now for a couple of hours.

> Thank you for being there for me to explain this to. At least I do not feel

alone xx

>

>

>

>

> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.

>

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She's starting at Bob University in Greenville.

Peggy

[ ] 4-week post op check,

I had my 4-week check today and everything looks great. Dr Koski was very happy with my x-rays, and was very happy with how I looked and how I felt. I got digital copies again, and will post them when I get home. They're still planning on discharging me from rehab on this Saturday, Aug 25th. It will feel very nice to get home again. I spoke several times about various things that I had learned from this group to help prepare me for the surgery, and both Dr Koski and his nurse Kathy were very impressed that you former revision patients had taken the time and compassion to set up this list. And afterwards, when I was talking to his nurse, she was blown away when I told her about the mentoring program that started up. She also asked if she could pass the website along to a few other flatback patients who are nervous, looking for more info, and have surgeries coming up, and/or if I would be interesting in talking to some people about it So I said yes to both. I also got to fill out more questionare forms for the Adult Deformity Survey Study that Dr Ondra is doing. And I mentioned that I know Kathy White (whose surgery with Dr Ondra is tomorrow!) because we're both on this list.Oh, and supposedly I still have a 4cm forward lean, but he thinks that it is perfect for me. If I stand too upright, then my equilibium thinks that I am way off and I start to fall backwards. I don't see a forward lean when I am standing and looking in a mirror. I look incredibly straight to me!

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That is wonderful!! I just met a gal afew weeks ago that goes to school there and loves it!!! I hope that your daughter does as well!! Keep us posted!! SuziePeggy Greene <jpgunlimited@...> wrote: She's starting at Bob University in Greenville. Peggy [ ] 4-week post op check, I had my 4-week check today and everything looks great. Dr Koski was very happy with my x-rays, and was very happy with how I looked and how I felt. I got digital copies again, and will post them when I get home. They're still planning on discharging me from rehab on this Saturday, Aug 25th. It will feel very nice to get home again. I spoke several times about various things that I had learned from this group to help prepare me for the surgery, and both Dr Koski and his nurse Kathy were very impressed that you former revision patients had taken the time and compassion to set up

this list. And afterwards, when I was talking to his nurse, she was blown away when I told her about the mentoring program that started up. She also asked if she could pass the website along to a few other flatback patients who are nervous, looking for more info, and have surgeries coming up, and/or if I would be interesting in talking to some people about it So I said yes to both. I also got to fill out more questionare forms for the Adult Deformity Survey Study that Dr Ondra is doing. And I mentioned that I know Kathy White (whose surgery with Dr Ondra is tomorrow!) because we're both on this list.Oh, and supposedly I still have a 4cm forward lean, but he thinks that it is perfect for me. If I stand too upright, then my equilibium thinks that I am way off and I start to fall backwards. I don't see a forward lean when I am standing and looking in a mirror. I look incredibly straight to

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