Prayer request.

[Mike S.]

My wife goes in this Friday, the 13 th, for a double spinal fusion. They have to fuse her lower back, at L4 and L5. I am very nervous about this. Losing a lot of sleep as we get closer and closer. I appreciate all thoughts. Thanks.

[TimH]

Positive thoughts and prayers heading your way.  Keep us posted.

[Waterfoul]

My mom had a similar procedure 2 years ago Mike.  She is much better today and is glad she had it done.  She was 67 years old when she had it done... if my "no tolerance for pain" mom can make it thru the procedure, I'm sure you wife will be just fine.

[Mike S.]

The surgeons haven't been very assuring about this. We have been dealing with it for 2 years now. The doctors don't want to do the surgery because they say she is too young. They haven't given very good odds for success either. She lives in pain, and takes 4 Norcos a day to maintain. She's only 31. I'm just hoping for the best, and its driving me nuts.

[MSURoss]

God will come through no matter the outcome. I will pray for peace in your tough situation. God bless!

[Skulley]

Prayers sent.



BD.                 

[djkimmel]

Prayers, good luck and positive thoughts sent. Life is better without pain.

[Dan]

Will be praying for a positive outcome and less chronic pain. Nothing much worse than back pain.

[Mike S.]

Thanks everyone. This is going to be quite the ordeal from what they are saying.

They are going in through her stomach. There is a vascular surgeon, and the back surgeon. They will move all of her internals to the side, as well as the main arteries in her body. Once they get to her spine, they will cut the two bad discs out, and replace them with two metal cages that are packed with fake bone. Then, they have to clear passages for her nerves. After that, they will roll her onto her stomach and make 6 incisions on her back, so they can run the screws in. Then they will install the rods and all the fancy hardware.

After the surgery, the big risk is blood clots in her legs. She will have extreme weight restrictions for quite some time. It's going to be a long road.

[Victor Cerabone]

Prayers for a successful surgery sent Mike.

[bassfan586]

Prayers sent for you and your family Mike

[tjrock]

Your wife and family are in my prayers Mike and remember God is always with you.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10

[Ranger482v]

God will come through no matter the outcome. I will pray for peace in your tough situation. God bless!

Yes he sure will.^ We will also pray for the best outcome possible for your wife and family.

[bassbmx]

I send my prayers for a successful surgery.

[YpsiBass]

Prayers said and hoping for a speedy recovery.

[fiker]

Prayers sent.  I pray that God will guide the decision making and the surgeons hands of those who treat your wife.  I pray also that the peace of Christ be with you and your family as you go through this procedure. 

[5poundhooker]

You got it. Faith will see you both through.

[Mike S.]

Well, once again, thanks for the thoughts. Tomorrow is the big day. We both are very nervous about what it will bring. It wouldn't be so bad if there were a 100% guaranteed outcome. Unfortunately, the what if's tend to cloud the mind.

[LAPORTE]

Praying all goes well for you and your family today

[Mike S.]

Thank you. We are living it right now. Been here since 5:30 this morning. They just took her back a few minutes ago. I had to watch a big piece of my world roll away to a place where I can't protect her. I hate it.