Roxanne had lower back fusion surgery yesterday at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic in Birmingham, Dr. Nichols, surgeon. She went into surgery about 2:00 and got out at 5:15. She made it to her room at 7:45 (which concerned me).
The doctor said he did everything he was hoping to do. The good news was he used her own bone and did not have to make a second incision. The bad news was he said the nerve damage was more severe than he expected - they (the nerves) had taken a real beating over the years. He expects them to recover but it will take time. Also, he expected her left leg (that was the side of the worse nerve damage) to be numb but after surgery it is her right leg that is numb. In fact, about 90% numb with minor feeling in her foot and toes. Again, this should recover but it will take time.
We are very blessed with the pain treatment. They got her last night to where she only had to have two pain pills (no shots) from about 10 pm to 7. She slept very well when they would let her.
They have her up sitting in a chair for the first time. She had to use a walker but with the help of the Lord, pain meds and two therapists, she made it.
The doctor told us this morning it may be Thursday before she goes home.
Thanks for all the prayers, texts, Facebook messages, emails and calls. Your support make us even stronger. Love all
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