Apr 17 2008
Two Days of News
In the last couple days, I’ve received some news that I’ve been expecting and dreading.
First, I finally had my appointment with the neurosurgeon (that I’ve waited for 7 months) to determine that I do need back surgery, and that it should happen within the next couple months. This is welcome news and not. I need my back to heal, and clearly other methods have not worked. There are risks involved, but the outcome could be very good. I don’t have an exact date yet, but I should have that within a few days.
Second, I saw my doctor.. I’m off work again, probably for another 4-5 months. This poses all sorts of problems such as money and plans that my wife and I have made. I had only been back to work for 3 months after being off for six months because of my back. The other problem is that my wife and I were planning to go on a vacation (without the kids) to Chicago. We haven’t been on a vacation in over 10 years, so anyone could imagine our disappointment.
Other than that, I’m managing. I’m glad that I’m off of the serious painkillers, but I haven’t found a reasonable substitute. I’m hoping to see my doctor next week again to find something.