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**Leila'sMommy** · 12-26-2012, 08:41 PM

Just wanted to say I haven't been here much lately because it's been crazier than it usually is at Christmas. Mama just got out of the hospital the day before Christmas from having her lobectomy and now I'm admitted the day after for surgery tomorrow.

I have been having pain in my shoulder, neck & arm with some tingling in my hand for right at three weeks now. I've been at the doctor's office a total of 3 times. They sent me for a MRI Friday and I followed up with the doctor Monday. He said it showed a large bilateral broad-based herniated disc at my C5-6 and was surprised I wasn't having pain on both sides. He said I need to see a neurosurgeon right away. Well, since yesterday was Christmas, I knew I wouldn't hear anything until today at the earliest. The regular doctor's office called me this morning to let me know she was putting in the call and it's usually about 3 days before anyone hears from them. So, you can imagine my surprise when the surgeon himself called me himself about an hour or so after that! He said he looked at my MRI and it's pretty significant and cortisone injections, physical therapy, etc wont work for this and I need surgery before more damage is done.

So, if you don't hear from me for a couple of days or so, you'll know why. I just miss my little Leila so much and hope she'll be ok without me. My hubby loves her about as much as I do, but I still worry he won't do things exactly like I like.

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**Furbabies mom** · 12-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Oh my! I'm sorry that you're going through this ! I'll pray that your surgery is a success and you'll be back to normal in no time! I'm sure that Leila will be fine, with your hubby, but I know that you'll miss her!

**wkomorow** · 12-26-2012, 08:49 PM

So sorry, will keep you in my thoughts. Hope your surgery goes well.

**Sylie** · 12-26-2012, 08:50 PM

Oh, honey, I am so sorry. You just need to get all well. We will all be hoping for the best for you. Please be well.

**sophiesmom** · 12-26-2012, 09:06 PM

HOpe all goes well with the surgery, had rotar surgery last year and I am fine, no pt or anything! Good luck!

**Snowbody** · 12-26-2012, 09:31 PM

Oh no, Pam. Talk about a full plate. Sending prayers that the surgery goes well and you'll be on your way to being pain free. I'm sure Leila will be fine. We all have to cut our spouses a little slack sometimes in the care of our fluffs. Their hearts are in the right places

**maggieh** · 12-26-2012, 09:44 PM

Praying all goes well!

**Maidto2Maltese** · 12-26-2012, 09:50 PM

Praying for a successful surgery and a full recovery in record time! I know little "Nurse-Leila" be be all ready to help you recoup!!

**Snowball Pie's Mommi** · 12-26-2012, 10:15 PM

Oh no, Pam. However, it sounds as though you have a doctor who is really on top of things and will have you feeling better soon. I understand how much you will miss Leila. I also understand the concerns about your hubby taking are of Leila like you do ... but, I am sure Leila will be just fine.

I'll say prayers that you will have a speedy recovery and that you will be feeling much better as the New Year arrives! Healing hugs being sent your way.

**SammieMom** · 12-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Pam-I'm praying you have a swift recovery and are back home real soon.
xxxx

12-26-2012, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,104	I'm in the hospital Just wanted to say I haven't been here much lately because it's been crazier than it usually is at Christmas. Mama just got out of the hospital the day before Christmas from having her lobectomy and now I'm admitted the day after for surgery tomorrow. I have been having pain in my shoulder, neck & arm with some tingling in my hand for right at three weeks now. I've been at the doctor's office a total of 3 times. They sent me for a MRI Friday and I followed up with the doctor Monday. He said it showed a large bilateral broad-based herniated disc at my C5-6 and was surprised I wasn't having pain on both sides. He said I need to see a neurosurgeon right away. Well, since yesterday was Christmas, I knew I wouldn't hear anything until today at the earliest. The regular doctor's office called me this morning to let me know she was putting in the call and it's usually about 3 days before anyone hears from them. So, you can imagine my surprise when the surgeon himself called me himself about an hour or so after that! He said he looked at my MRI and it's pretty significant and cortisone injections, physical therapy, etc wont work for this and I need surgery before more damage is done. So, if you don't hear from me for a couple of days or so, you'll know why. I just miss my little Leila so much and hope she'll be ok without me. My hubby loves her about as much as I do, but I still worry he won't do things exactly like I like. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-26-2012, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,955	Oh my! I'm sorry that you're going through this ! I'll pray that your surgery is a success and you'll be back to normal in no time! I'm sure that Leila will be fine, with your hubby, but I know that you'll miss her! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

12-26-2012, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,509	Oh, honey, I am so sorry. You just need to get all well. We will all be hoping for the best for you. Please be well. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

12-26-2012, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
sophiesmom Maltese Guru Name: Diane Kennedy Dog's Name: Sophie and Abbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 681	HOpe all goes well with the surgery, had rotar surgery last year and I am fine, no pt or anything! Good luck! __________________ Diane, Abbie and Sophie at the bridge

12-26-2012, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,608	Oh no, Pam. Talk about a full plate. Sending prayers that the surgery goes well and you'll be on your way to being pain free. I'm sure Leila will be fine. We all have to cut our spouses a little slack sometimes in the care of our fluffs. Their hearts are in the right places __________________

12-26-2012, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,311	So sorry, will keep you in my thoughts. Hope your surgery goes well.

12-26-2012, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
maggieh Super Moderator Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Sweetness and Tessa Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago - Western Suburbs Posts: 5,721	Praying all goes well! __________________ Sweetness and Tessa

12-26-2012, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Maidto2Maltese Maltese Guru Name: Terry Dog's Name: Naddie, Quincy, & ( "Angel Missy" 8/11/94-7/19/05 ) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 12,186	Praying for a successful surgery and a full recovery in record time! I know little "Nurse-Leila" be be all ready to help you recoup!! __________________

12-26-2012, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snowball Pie's Mommi Maltese Guru Name: Marie Dog's Name: Snowball Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,279	Oh no, Pam. However, it sounds as though you have a doctor who is really on top of things and will have you feeling better soon. I understand how much you will miss Leila. I also understand the concerns about your hubby taking are of Leila like you do ... but, I am sure Leila will be just fine. I'll say prayers that you will have a speedy recovery and that you will be feeling much better as the New Year arrives! Healing hugs being sent your way. __________________

12-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
SammieMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,102	Pam-I'm praying you have a swift recovery and are back home real soon. xxxx __________________

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