Monthly Archives: March 2011

Day 24 – Patients and Patience, What the Doctor Said

Posted on March 31, 2011 by pastorpstephens

When we arrived at the doctor’s office yesterday for my follow up visit about 3 weeks after my back surgery, the parking lot was packed.  It was the same way in the waiting room.  My wife Marta had taken the day off … Continue reading →

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Day 23 – Milestones; Checking in with the Physician

Posted on March 30, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night I only woke up two times – yay!  When I did I was able to fall back to sleep within 20 minutes or so, unlike yesterday  when I had napped too much the evening before and as a … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – Paying It Forward

Posted on March 28, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night I was finally able to sleep in longer than 1 and 2 hour increments.  Even though I still woke up twice between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am it was the best night of sleep I have had since … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – How to Relieve the Sciatic Pain following Surgery

Posted on March 25, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night was a better night; I was able to rest!  I still woke up every 1.5 to 2 hours but at least I was not watching the clock waiting until I could take another pain pill.  I took some pain … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Sciatic Nerve hurts at night following my Spinal fusion

Posted on March 23, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night was another one of those nights spent waking every hour and a half watching the clock, waiting for sleep and willing the time forward so that I could take another pain pill.  My sciatic nerve is inflamed due … Continue reading →

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Day 15 – What are your goals?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night was a long night.  I ended up watching the clock waiting until I could take some medication to relieve the pain in my back and right leg.  I believe that the pain was caused by my tossing and … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – The Power of Positive Thinking?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I know that my overall progress will come slow and incrementally.  I know that there will be periods of time when I take two steps forward and one step back.  I think that it is important to try and stay … Continue reading →

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Day 13 – Why Should I Keep Going?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night was a rough night.  I think I overdid it yesterday.  My wife and I went out to eat and it was great to get out of the house – there is such a thing as cabin fever.  But … Continue reading →

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Saturday Day 12 – My incision itches!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Saturday Day  12 –  3/19/11   My incision from my back surgery itches!  Medications: Friday, the day before: Tylenol #3 with Codeine (TC3) and a Robaxin at 4:30 am to start the day.  Extra Strength Tylenol at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.  I … Continue reading →

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Days 8 – 10 – Medications following back surgery

Posted on March 18, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Medication following Spinal Fusion – Days  8 & 9    Upon my release from the hospital following my surgery for the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae, I was provided a script for Tylenol #3 with Codeine for pain and Robaxin, … Continue reading →

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