Ok, update again.....

Good morning All,

First off, I again want to thank you all for your words, prayers, encouragement, jokes and sharing your personal stories.

I spoke to soon Tuesday afternoon, after seeing the Neurologist. He didn't really say, "you don't have MS"....(must have been my misunderstanding).

He did actually say...."that is NOT my concern right now...." and insisted I stay to see the neurosurgeon (yesterday). So I did.

The news was not good. Not what I was prepared to hear....The DDD, is so bad that surgery will not really help.....He said it will only keep me from being paralyzed and out of a wheelchair and/or confined to a bed only. It would Not make me any better.

He said the sooner the better, talking April 7 or possibly March 24 for the surgery and a year of recovery in a center (because,I live alone).

As far as MS----he and the Neurologist agree, that is Not the issue to be addressing at this point!

I don't need you guys to respond, I just need some time to process all this.

I just felt like I should let you all know after seeing/ reading all your "well wishes" for me.

[Birdymom3]

The best of luck to you

[greaterexp]

You're in my prayers. Thank you for taking the time to let us know what's going on.

[jimeka]

I am so sorry. I hope the surgery helps and you recover quickly. Please stay in touch when you are up to it. Blessings Jimeka 🤗

[Timeflies5]

It is an overwhelming time for you and I’m sorry you’re going through all this, Red. So much to take in at once. It’s good that you give yourself some space...take things one day at a time. I’m sure between your docs and acquired research, you will make the best informed decision possible. Prayers your way friend!🕊

[TexasLawman]

We still got you. You are family and aren’t going anywhere. Got it, woman?!?!

[Hidden]

Thanks

[Kenu]

Prayers are with you 🙏👍😉 Ken 🐾🐾

[Juleigh21]

I wish it was better news😕. Please keep in touch and let us know when your surgery is. God bless🙏

[goatgal]

I hold you in my thoughts and heart. Stay positive, and stay connected. Those of us who live alone are very accustomed to our independence. Many of us find it difficult to ask for help. But if you are going to go into rehab for a long period after surgery, help will be important to ease your mind while your body heals. Let your friends and social connections know about the kinds of help you need now, and while you recover. Most friends are more than willing to help when we ask.

I also live alone. My foot slipped off a rain slick step, dislocating and fracturing my ankle. After surgery, I spent two months in rehab, then three months in a wheelchair at home. If friends and neighbors hadn't helped me with specific tasks, I don't know what I would have done: one built a ramp, another helped me bathe, another bought groceries, someone else fetched the mail, etc. etc. etc. They made it possible for me to imagine healing and resuming life among the trees I love so much. I wish such friends and neighbors for you.

[mrsmike9]

Wow. That's a lot to process. I am so sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself and continue to keep us in the loop...

[rjoneslaw]

good luck

[bxrmom]

Good luck Hidden I'm sorry that the news wasn't better and that you will have to enter a longterm rehab. Do you have people near you that could help? Keep us updated when you can.

Jessie

[Hidden in reply to bxrmom]

Jessie,

Thanks for your message. No, I don’t have anyone here to help. Which, makes it difficult. I have always tried to be tough and now I need to ask for help. Tis difficult, everyone here is great 👍

[twooldcrows]

so sorry you didn't get the news that you would of liked to hear but you don't need to go into a sadness for that doesn't help ...stay strong and you fight to make all of it better and we will hear from you when you are back up to your par to talk at us for we do care and want you to be happy ...take care and know you will be okay thru all of this ...it does get better and it sounds like it is for the best for you ...love and much happiness ...remember to love life and it will be good to you ....loves ...

[RoseySawyer]

🙏🤗💓🌹