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murielm99

(31,936 posts)
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 12:07 PM Feb 2025

I am finally having my kyphoplasty on Friday.

This has been put off too many times. I did not even know it was an option over the last few years that I have been having compression fractures. My oncologist recommended it. It was put off for scheduling purposes, because of an infection and because my mother died. I worry that it has been left too late. But I worry about everything.

I worry about the anesthesia. I worry about the pain, or about screwing things up post-surgically. I worry about the surgery not working. I worry about having the surgery because I have shortness of breath. They know I have shortness of breath, but I worry anyway.

Thanks for listening.

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I am finally having my kyphoplasty on Friday. (Original Post) murielm99 Feb 2025 OP
Healing vibes to you, Muriel! SheltieLover Feb 2025 #1
Wishing you good luck with the surgery, Muriel Wicked Blue Feb 2025 #2
I wish you very well with the procedure. I am not going to say "don't worry" because I LoisB Feb 2025 #3
Sending good vibes for the best possible outcome. brer cat Feb 2025 #4
A few ideas: cbabe Feb 2025 #5
Thinking of you muriel XanaDUer2 Feb 2025 #6
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! XanaDUer2 Feb 2025 #7
Just when I think my life is going smoothly, what happens? murielm99 Feb 2025 #8

LoisB

(10,464 posts)
3. I wish you very well with the procedure. I am not going to say "don't worry" because I
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 12:22 PM
Feb 2025

would worry too. I guess I'll just say trust the doctor and trust yourself to not "screw things up".

cbabe

(5,004 posts)
5. A few ideas:
Sun Feb 2, 2025, 01:24 PM
Feb 2025

Cleveland Clinic
https://health.clevelandclinic.org › best-ways-to-prepare-yourself-for-surgery

Best Ways to Prepare Yourself for Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Health ...

Use the time before surgery to quit smoking, stop drinking or using "any mood-altering substances that can affect your

murielm99

(31,936 posts)
8. Just when I think my life is going smoothly, what happens?
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 11:25 AM
Feb 2025

Trump, this surgery along with shortness of breath, my mother's death.

I guess no one can expect a problem-free life. Thanks for listening. I love you, DU!

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