Hello everyone!!!!
As I previously mentioned, I needed another spinal surgery this week to prevent needing a urostomy.
Mind you, I had spine surgery #8 in July, ileostomy surgery in September, and needed another spinal surgery this week.
I am happy to report to everyone that I have come through surgery successfully. I have been able to avoid a urostomy. Unfortunately, I developed significant foot drop and lost nerve function on my left. But I am able to remedy some of this with a leg brace, so I am still able to walk.
I am so incredibly grateful that I can still walk. It may be a little different than I'm used to; but every step I get to take is a gift. 🥰
This hospital experience has been a rollercoaster - trust me, I have lots to compare it to (25+). I cannot wait to break the heck out of here tomorrow - 🤞🏻.
Thank you to all of you for your ostomy suggestions. In case you're ever in need of ostomy equipment suggestions for surgery… I can highly recommend the Coloplast SenSura Mio 11-inch bag. It has an awesome tuck-away spout and it has enough space that you don't have to call the nurse every 20 minutes to empty the damned thing. Also, the 11-inch bag was able to handle things for the full 8 hours without the need to be emptied until I was closed.
Thank you for all your warm wishes and healing thoughts. I know I have some work ahead of me - again… But I want you all to know that I do not take for granted any positive thought or supportive comment from all of you.
It's scary to have so much go so wrong to go so right in literally 6 months…. Thank you for your positivity and support.
Big hugs to you all from a hospital bed in rainy NYC.
