The surgery went well, better than
expected, Dr. Gibbons said. He removed the disc and a bone spur and
replaced the disc space with a bone graft. I have no sutures, just
steri strips. I have to wear a hard collar for 5 days, and then just
as I feel I need it. I was able to remove my bandages today.
Wednesday, they discharged me and I was
home by 5:00 in the evening. I slept all that day. Thursday wasn't
too bad. I was tired but just sore. Friday and today have been hard.
I have been sore with a headache and nausea. It's been tough. My
throat was very sore in the beginning, but now I am starting to be
able to eat more solid foods.
Please continue to pray for healing. I
think if I can eat better, I can heal quicker. Please pray against
the nausea and the headaches. It makes everything more difficult.
Taking off the bandage helped, and I think on Monday when I can take
off the collar and shower, I'll feel better.
Thank you so much for all the prayer
and support. I'm resting all I can and hoping to begin to be more
comfortable soon. I'll keep everyone posted as I can.
Love, Kate
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