It's now time for my third spinal surgery! ahh!
Last year I had surgery 1 & 2 (to remove a tumor on my L2 and complications) and it was an awful time recovering. I just finished recovering from them recently, a year later, but financially I am still really having a hard time. I finally graduated from physical therapy and got two rounds of epidural steroid injections but then after a couple months the pain from my severely herniated disc came back in full force, leaving me bed ridden for days. So I got together with my neurologist and we decided it would be best to try another surgery. This one shouldn't be as intense as last year, but there's still a risk of it not helping or getting a spinal fluid (CSF) leak. This $1500 will help me SO much to cover my bills and living expenses. The recovery process will demand at least two weeks in bed, followed by another month before I hopefully regain my strength. It's hard not being able to work and contribute, especially during recovery. But I remain hopeful that this surgery will be the turning point, allowing me to step back into life with renewed energy. Every bit of support is a reminder that I'm not alone in this. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
