Farewell My Friends....My Scoliosis Surgery Is March 20th, so this Is The Real Deal!!

Musicman408 · #1 03-08-2007, 05:33 PM

Ok, so just to clarify, my scoliosis surgery is Tuesday March 20th. Tomorrow I have pre admission testing at the hospital, and the Monday before my surgery I have an appointment with the spine doctor. I am very nervous, but I feel liek I am in a good place.

Last Tuesday, I talked with a preacher at my church, and really got me feeling good about things. Regardless, it is a huge undertaking (it being two surgeries and all) and I am still quite scared, and it still seems like it won't happen, I don't know, it is just freaking me out. Since you are dealing with the spine, and it is as MAJOR of an operation as you can get, you could die, become paralyzed and or go blind. All of these things are rare, but even if there is just a .1 percent likelihood, it needs to be mentioned.

My time on the Ledge will be significantly diminished for the next week and a half, and for several weeks after the surgery, I won't be posting so, I just wanted to say and official good-bye, and that I am going to miss you guys. I told my parents that I want FM/Stevie playing in my room on a 24/7 basis.

An awesome little note here, yesterday I visited a pediatric surgeon who will be watching over me during the operation to make sure everything goes well with my diaphragm (I was born with a diaphragmatic hernia) and he asked me what kind of music I liked. So, I of course told him and he was blown away, saying that he loves the Mac as well. He way them at the Gaylord center in Nashville during SYW

Very cool if you ask me, and he says he will have their music playing in the operating room.

OK, so anyway, I just wanted to make an official farewell and tell the whole community that I will miss you guys and will get back to you as soon as possible, although soon may be about a month.

You all take care of yourselves, and your families, and tell them you love them. You never know when something could happen and you might not see them again.

Love You Guys

,
Ethan

ELIUD · #2 03-08-2007, 06:02 PM

Hey kid,

I'll say a prayer for you as I know how scary it is to have any kind of surger. And your's sounds pretty major. I wish I had asked for some Mac or Stevie during my surgeries. Anyway, I hope your recovery is swift and painless with no setbacks.
Take care and maybe you can post in the hospital if they or anybody can get a laptop for you. Just don't come up wiith anymore polls if you do. Life's too short you know?

Best of luck to you.
Eliud

chiliD · #3 03-08-2007, 06:02 PM

Best of luck, Ethan. I hope everything goes BETTER than expected and you get back here in not just good, but GREAT health.

Johnny Stew · #4 03-08-2007, 06:41 PM

I'm sending a lot of positive thoughts and well wishes your way, Ethan.
I'm sure everything is going to go perfectly, and you'll soon feel better than you ever have.

Take good care of yourself.

estranged4life · #5 03-08-2007, 07:59 PM

Good luck kiddo, Hope all goes well with your surgeries and recovery.

Peestie · #6 03-08-2007, 08:23 PM

Good luck with the surgery, I hope everything goes well for you and you're back here real soon!

Musicman408 · #7 03-08-2007, 09:36 PM

Thank you all for your warm wishes. I am sure they will help. I am in a good place right now for this whole thing

gldstwmn · #8 03-09-2007, 12:21 AM

Godspeed.

amber · #9 03-09-2007, 12:30 AM

Good luck.

BTFLCHLD · #10 03-09-2007, 12:33 AM

take care and resteasy after surgery...sounds like you are in good hands and I wish you well.

Brad · #11 03-09-2007, 12:36 AM

Good luck! You'll be fine.

amber · #12 03-09-2007, 12:42 AM

I'm not trying to be a monkey head, but does anyone remember the Judy Blume book about the girl with scoliosis? I thought it was "Are you there god..." but none of the synopses I've read mention it.

Livia · #13 03-09-2007, 01:02 AM

Good luck, Ethan - sounds like you're in good hands!

I had back surgery in 1999 for a herniated disc - scary stuff - but I came through it just fine and haven't had any problems since.

Keep us posted, when you're feeling up to it!

sasja · #14 03-09-2007, 01:57 AM

Good luck, Ethan. I am sure you will be in good hands. Speedy recovery!

amber · #15 03-09-2007, 02:02 AM

mmmmyeah, okay, but what is that Judy Bloom book with scoliosis? Will no one answer? Should I ask in the book thread? This seemed like a good place, being about scoliosis and all. Or should I put this in my evidence box entitled "hardly anyone reads anyone else's posts"?

Anyway, Ethan, I'm glad you get surgery and don't have to wear a big ugly junior high back brace like the one in the book THAT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT AND NO ONE WILL TELL ME.

You'll be fine, Ethan, enjoy yourself, you'll never be in another office where they play FM all the time for you.

Order lots of popsicles and pudding. Heal well. Make your family bring you delicious hamburgers. Read some books while you're there. etc.

Sometimes I dream that the only thing I have to do is lay in bed and read books. So, you know, take advantage, for me.