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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve
Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 29, 2024 | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
We are at the Mayo Clinic today, doing the pre op bloodwork and anesthesia check.
Surgery scheduled for tomorrow….I will receive a text or phone call this evening, letting me know what time to arrive at the hospital.
I’m getting nervous but also excited!!!
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I wish you the best today, and know the Mayo staff will take good care of you.
Who is your neurosurgeon at Mayo?
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@sherrym25 When I had my surgery at Mayo, I had to report at 6 AM. I think surgery was scheduled for 8 AM, but there is a lot of getting ready and meeting with anesthesia and team members. It's a big exciting step for you. I hope you can sleep tonight. If not, don't worry because tomorrow everyone else will carry the day, and you will have permission to rest. The night before my surgery, I was listening to music and I brought one of my paintings with me to look at and stay calmly engaged. That was part of my plan on coping with the situation.
Did you enjoy all the artwork? I'm sure the clinic must be decorated for Christmas. Did you have a favorite? Personally, I love the Chihuly glass in the Gonda building.
Good luck tomorrow. I will be thinking about you and your journey ahead. Don't feel like you need to update everyone on Connect right away unless you feel up to it. Rest as much as you need to do.
Jennifer