Prayers, please, POST SURGERY-SEE POST 102! :) :)

[Pinot's Mom]

As some of you know, probably through FB, as I haven't really posted about it here, my husband, Coop, is having a very bad time. He has bad back trouble, for years, but it has reached a peak in the last several weeks. He's been through (lately) several rounds of meds and three doctors, and is going to see a specialist on Wednesday. The basis if the diagnosis is stenosis of the spine with other disc issues. The latest MRI shows further narrowing and deterioration and he can barely move. He's also having lightheadedness and dizzy spells (both new) which we thought were the narcotics previously (briefly) prescribed, but that's not the case. I cannot tell you how worried I am and how scared he is. He's a rock of a person and this is killing him. He actually asked me to bring him Pinot (our kitty for those who don't know) just so he could hug her. He couldn't bend down or pick her up.:(

Please, prayers for healing for a wonderful man who has the biggest heart in the world. Thanks for listening.:love:

Note for those from FB-he asked me not to post on FB as he has too many relatives and friends who would be too concerned...

[Karen]

Aww, prayers going his way, for comfort for him and discernment for his doctors.

[Medusa]

Prayers going up from Ohio. Keep the faythe. :)

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of thoughts prayers for both you and Coop.

[CountryWolf07]

LOTS of thoughts & prayers out to you and Coop from Cleveland!

[zippy-kat]

Thinking of you two. Many healing prayers are being sent your way.

[Laura's Babies]

Prayers from the deep south! (((((HUGS)))))) to you both..

[Catty1]

Oh, COOP - Many many prayers that you heal soon! I want to meet you and Maggie for lunch in Calgary again one day!

He truly is a wonderful, wonderful man!

Maggie, is there any specific treatment for stenosis?

HUGS!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I hope that the specialist will be able to help him. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Coop's way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers and good thoughts for Coop. Cali and Diego send purrrrrs.

[wombat2u2004]

Well wishes sent from Downunder.
Hoping Coop can get something positive done for the situation.

[momcat]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Maggie. My thoughts and prayers are going out for you and Coop. You'll be put on our prayer list at church. Please pm me if there's anything I can do.

[Grace]

Prayers and good thoughts for both of you.

[Pinot's Mom]

Maggie, is there any specific treatment for stenosis?

HUGS!

The treatment options at this point are not pleasant. It will probably involve surgery if they can't, once again, get things calmed down. I'm hoping there's some new therapy he can try; surgery is not something either of us think would be the best option.

Thanks everyone for the prayers - I'll report after the specialist tomorrow.:love:

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers going out for you and for Coop. I'm hoping that things will improve for him, and that his pains will be able to be managed, and that any surgery be fast and fix him permanently.

(((((HUGS))))) from jenn, dave and kitties

[Anikaca77]

Prays coming your way :)

[jennielynn1970]

My assistant suffers from spinal stenosis. She is on various pain meds, but she also wears this thing that is attached at her hip, and it sends nerve signals out to negate the pain that she feels. I'm not sure how to explain it other than, it crosses the pain signals and she feels less pain with this contraption that she wears. Has he been offered anything like that??

[Catty1]

I think Lut had something like that installed. It worked really well for her back pain.

ETA They're called TENS units - here is info from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation

[Pinot's Mom]

My assistant suffers from spinal stenosis. She is on various pain meds, but she also wears this thing that is attached at her hip, and it sends nerve signals out to negate the pain that she feels. I'm not sure how to explain it other than, it crosses the pain signals and she feels less pain with this contraption that she wears. Has he been offered anything like that??

Not yet - we'll see if that's offered tomorrow. I heard something referred to as a "support" - I wonder if that was it.

[jennielynn1970]

You got it Candace... a TENS unit. I'm pretty sure that's that what she called it.

[Bonny]

Good Thoughts & Prayers sent yours & hubbys way.

[cassiesmom]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Maggie. My thoughts and prayers are going out for you and Coop. You'll be put on our prayer list at church. Please pm me if there's anything I can do.

Same here, Maggie! I'll put you in the prayer book at work.

[Asiel]

Sorry to hear about the trouble your hubby is having. Good thoughts and prayers sent your way.

[sparks19]

OH man I'm so sorry to hear this. I really hope they can find some way to manage this without surgery.

definitely praying for him and you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers going out. I don't have spinal stenosis real bad but I have it. I have a TENS unit. It really helps me. Best wishes to your husband!! Get well Coop!!!

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear your husband - and you, is going through this. No wonder you're concerned. :( I hope the specialist will know of a treatment that will help.

Lots of positive thoughts and purrs from Fister and me. :love:

[Catherinedana]

Sending much love and prayers of health and healing. Pinot huggies will help him too :D

:love: Cathy

[phesina]

Prayers and warm thoughts and healing energies are being sent for Coop and for you too, Maggie.

[Barbara]

I know that these days they wait a long time before they do surgery- but your husband's case sounds really bad.
I hope that among the various treatment options they find the best one.
All the best for both of you. Orion sends purrings to Pinot who must be worried about her dad.

[Felicia's Mom]

Both of you are in my prayers.:love:

[lvpets2002]

:( Poor Hubby & Hope he is feeling better soon.. Sending Lots of Prayers from TX to you both.. ((((( Huggss )))))

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you all so much, it really means the world!:love:
I mentioned the TENS to Coop this evening; we'll see tomorrow if that's a feasible option. Praying for a positive update!

[lizbud]

Prayers and positive thoughts for tomorrow's Dr visit. I do hope they
come up with ideas to help your husband. This must be a very painful
condition. I do hope he gets the help he needs.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Tons of prayers on the way from me for you both! I have advanced arthritis in my lower back so can only imagine the agony you are in. :love::love::love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Good News! NO SURGERY YET!

Just got off the phone with Coop; Stenosis and the compression between L4 and L5 are still not good, he could do a compression surgery, which would only put him out of commission for a week, but he doesn't think that's necessary at this moment. He said fusion surgery is an eventuality; but not now.

He thinks the severe pain mid-back right now is NOT as a result of any of that. It could be muscular and just requires physical therapy!! :D

Thank you all for your prayers and information; it seems we may be OK on this one! :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D Hopefully physical therapy will help him and it'll do the trick for now.:)

[Lilith Cherry]

Maggie , my husband has spinal stenosis too; it meant he could no longer work and had to retire early. When we went to China , however, a friend took him to the Chinese medicine hospital and arranged for some acupuncture treatment. It took a few weeks but it really helped with the pain and made him a lot more mobile. Just a suggestion!

Coop has our sympathy and prayers for some relief from this.. we know how it feels!:love:

[cassiesmom]

Good News! NO SURGERY YET!

Just got off the phone with Coop; Stenosis and the compression between L4 and L5 are still not good, he could do a compression surgery, which would only put him out of commission for a week, but he doesn't think that's necessary at this moment. He said fusion surgery is an eventuality; but not now.

He thinks the severe pain mid-back right now is NOT as a result of any of that. It could be muscular and just requires physical therapy!! :D

Thank you all for your prayers and information; it seems we may be OK on this one! :love:

As I understand it (and I'm not a neurosurgery expert), part of spinal stenosis management is to put off a spinal fusion as long as possible and only do it when it is absolutely necessary. (because once you fuse L4-5 you have to keep tabs on L3-4 and L5-S1 because you've altered the motion of the spine by doing the fusion) I hope the PT will work great! Thoughts and prayers! --- elyse

[carole]

I am so sorry to hear you husband is in so much pain, please let his suffering ease and he be well again, my thoughts are with you both, HUGS and LOVE from down under.:love::love:

[robinh]

I can so relate to your worry and concern. It's very hard to watch them be in so much pain and feel there is nothing that can be done short of surgery. My SO has the stenosis, plus other problems (5 bulging discs, 2 herniated discs, scoliosis, stenosis and osteoarthritis of spine). He's resisting the surgery angle for as long as he can.

A suggestion for your hubby.....if he can try acupuncture for the pain. It won't fix the problem, but for the pain - it makes it manageable. And it's really doesn't hurt. My SO has accupuncture every 4 weeks and it has helped him unmeasurably. He was very skeptical at first, but after watching our dachshund go through acupuncture and get better, Dick changed his tune. That was three years ago and he swears by it now to help manage the pain. Just the change in his outlook has made it worth it.

[Catty1]

Better news than expected, for sure! :-)

I hope Coop gets a gifted physiotherapist, who can really work wonders! That acupuncture sounds like it has worked for a few people, too.

HUGS!:)

[Marigold2]

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's back issues. I know how this can effect the whole family and bring much stress.
But from reading the other posts I also see that he is doing better and I too would like to add my best wishes for him and your entire family at this most difficult time.

[gini]

More prayers being offered for your husband. I cannot imagine being in constant pain.

Recently I have been receiving acupuncture for a different condition and I have noticed some improvement.

However, I understand that for pain management it is wonderful. Good wishes for you all - blessings to come.

[Anikaca77]

I'll keep saying prays! I hope PT can help.

Melissa

[Pinot's Mom]

Update!

Physical Therapy began this week. There was an hour and a half evaluation on Monday, and yesterday they "put him in traction". He explained this to me but I would never do it justice. He was in a traction type system, but it also involved a heat/steam therapy at the same time, some stretching and proper positioning. It already seems to be helping and has put Coop in a much better frame of mind. Thanks for the prayers - we seem to be in a good place! :)

[Catty1]

GREAT news! I am so glad to hear that Coop feels better already. He (and you) must be SO relieved.:)

Hopefully the repositioning and changes in posture will get him back to feeling 100%!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for the update Maggie. This is great news.:)

[phesina]

That's great news!

Prayers continue for Coop and you both.

[Freedom]

Excellent! Glad the traction is helpful mentally as well as physically.

[lvpets2002]

:) Same Here & Sending Lots More Prayers & Huggss..


Excellent! Glad the traction is helpful mentally as well as physically.

[Pinot's Mom]

He did something this morning I have not heard him do in quite some time - he sang in the shower! :D It was a wonderful sound!! :D:love:

[Catty1]

he sang in the shower!

Yay!
:D:D:D:D

[Pinot's Mom]

UPDATE:

Coop is calling the surgeon tomorrow; he can barely move. He will have the decompression surgery. The question is now when. Prayers, please! :( It looks like Pinot has another patient coming.

[momcat]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Maggie. You and Coop are very much in my prayers.

[phesina]

Oh, I am so sorry, Maggie.

Prayers and good wishes and healing energies and gentle {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for Coop, and for you and Pinot too.

[Lilith Cherry]

Oh poor Coop! I do hope he gets to feel better very soon!

[Freedom]

Oh dear. I shall start praying for a positive post surgery result! And with Pinot on the job, that should be the outcome.

[mrspunkysmom]

I'm sorry to hear this. Pawsitive thoughts for surgery and a quick recovery!

[Puckstop31]

Hi Maggie... Sorry I missed this until now.

Tell Coop we are pulling and praying for him. Tell him he NEEDS to get better. He has to run the grill at the yearly get together. :)

[jennielynn1970]

Oh Maggie, so sorry to be reading this. Please tell Coop he is in our thoughts and prayers. Many hugs to you both!

[pomtzu]

UPDATE:

Coop is calling the surgeon tomorrow; he can barely move. He will have the decompression surgery. The question is now when. Prayers, please! :( It looks like Pinot has another patient coming.

Prayers going out to Coop, hoping that he will be back to "normal" really soon. Just got out of the hospital this a.m. with the same surgery, and now should be on my way to complete recovery. I've already noticed the lack of the pain in my hip and leg, so something is going right already. All that I have now, is just pain from the incision, and that should be fading fast! Thank God for small miracles. :p :D Not too long before I'll be doing the jig ;)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers flying from me for you and Coop. The cats are sending their sweetest kisses to you both too. :love:

[Catty1]

I hope Coop gets his surgery soon and recovers completely. Pomtzu, that is so great that you have pain relief already. Prayers that Coop has the same! :love::love:

[Grace]

I had spinal surgery back in 1983. The pain was gone when I woke from anesthesia. And it has never come back.

Prayers for a speedy surgery and recovery for Coop :love:

[Bonny]

When your loved one is in pain you feel it too, good thoughts & prayers sent to you & your hubby.

[wombat2u2004]

Hope all goes well for Coop.
Paws crossed for him here downunder.

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. I am just so worried; for Coop to show any pain means he's in such distress.

[K9karen]

I had a spinal lamenectomy (sp) in Jan 2005, on my L4-5 and it gave me instant relief, unlike I had known in over 30 years, despite morphine and so many other narcotics. I still say it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Due to a congenital defect, I'll also need surgery on the L3-4 (above the first surgery) but, I'll be so happy to be relieved. Spinal stenosis sucks. It didn't seem long until I was able to do more activities than I had in all those years. I hope and pray that Coop will feel like his old self again (sing in that shower Man!). He has 2 wonderful nurses.

[Alysser]

Sorry I didn't reply to this thread sooner. Surgery sucks in any case, but hey, if it relieves him even a little it's for the best. I'm sorry you have to deal with this now, especially so close to the holidays. :love: I'll be thinking of you and your husband.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maggie, I sure hope that Coops surgery will go well. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Queen of Poop]

Hoping he can get the relief he so needs soon. Hugs all around.

[dukedogsmom]

I am just now seeing this. Your first entry broke my heart. I hope you're both blessed with a successful surgery. May happiness enter your life again soon.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers flying from me for you and Coop. The cats are sending their sweetest kisses to you both too. :love:

Same here :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Just back from the specialist. Surgery scheduled for 12/23.

[Grace]

Just back from the specialist. Surgery scheduled for 12/23.

What, exactly, are they going to do? And will they tie him up in a big red bow, post-op? You know, sort of a Merry Christmas wrapping :D

[Pinot's Mom]

What, exactly, are they going to do? And will they tie him up in a big red bow, post-op? You know, sort of a Merry Christmas wrapping :D

This is the first step in surgical procedures (the second is hopefully many years in the future); it's the decompression surgery to relieve the disc pressure. As for the bow...sorry, insurance doesn't cover that. ;)

[Laura's Babies]

I will keep him in my prayers that he goes through surgery like a trooper, recovers and is back home in no time. You take care of yourself too!

[wombat2u2004]

It's good news that a date has been set in the near future.
Wishing all goes well for Coop.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers for you and Coop!!! Hopefully he will have a Christmas with lots less pain. :love::love:

[Medusa]

Prayers going up for Coop and for you. Keep the faythe. :)

[lvpets2002]

:) Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss that the surgery & all goes well.. God Spead with the Healing Coop.. Keep us posted ok..

[Pinot's Mom]

Setback. Spent five hours at the emergency room last night due to Coop's pain. They examined him, consulted his surgeon, pumped him full of dilaudid (sp?), gave him a prescription to fill for that medicine (within the next four hours at 2am), as the double dosed Oxycodone was no longer effective, and set him loose. We found a 24 hour pharmacy after several calls, got the medicine and got home at 3am.

Just venting a little: we were there because his pain could no longer be managed at home. His surgery is Thursday morning at 8am; we drove specifically to that hospital ER (not exactly next door) because that's where the surgery is to be performed. They released him at 2am WEDNESDAY - do you think they could have admitted him until 8am THURSDAY?? That answer would be no. Believe me, we tried, the techs tried, they would not admit him. :(

I hope this all works out for the best.

[Medusa]

Setback. Spent five hours at the emergency room last night due to Coop's pain. They examined him, consulted his surgeon, pumped him full of dilaudid (sp?), gave him a prescription to fill for that medicine (within the next four hours at 2am), as the double dosed Oxycodone was no longer effective, and set him loose. We found a 24 hour pharmacy after several calls, got the medicine and got home at 3am.

Just venting a little: we were there because his pain could no longer be managed at home. His surgery is Thursday morning at 8am; we drove specifically to that hospital ER (not exactly next door) because that's where the surgery is to be performed. They released him at 2am WEDNESDAY - do you think they could have admitted him until 8am THURSDAY?? That answer would be no. Believe me, we tried, the techs tried, they would not admit him. :(

I hope this all works out for the best.

It will work out for the best. Hold that thought. Coop's got PT prayers on his side and we've all seen their miraculous powers! This will all be behind you both soon and Coop can get on w/his life w/o pain. It's just too bad that it's been such a painful road getting there. Keep the faythe, my friends. :love:

[Grace]

They released him at 2am WEDNESDAY - do you think they could have admitted him until 8am THURSDAY?? That answer would be no. Believe me, we tried, the techs tried, they would not admit him. :(

I hope this all works out for the best.

Who is they? The surgeon? In most case, if the doctor won't admit him, the hospital can do nothing - unless you find another doctor to take over. When I broke my ankle, the Ortho Resident wanted me to have surgery that day. The Attending Surgeon couldn't be bothered to come out on a Sunday, so home I went until Tuesday.

I'm sorry you both have had to go through all this. Prayers continuing for both of you.

[Anikaca77]

Prays coming for you and your husband. I will be thinking of you both tomorrow.

I can't image going through all this back pain, I've stated before the problems I have but I'm just glad surgery is not needed at this point. This morning though I was remembering what pain the back feels like and it just throws everything off. I will say a huge special pray for you and him tonight.

If you need anything, anything at all just let me know.

Melissa

[Bonny]

Good Thoughts & Prayers sent Coop's way. Praying the strong pain medicine will work for him till his surgery.

[cassiesmom]

Setback. Spent five hours at the emergency room last night due to Coop's pain. They examined him, consulted his surgeon, pumped him full of dilaudid (sp?), gave him a prescription to fill for that medicine (within the next four hours at 2am), as the double dosed Oxycodone was no longer effective, and set him loose. We found a 24 hour pharmacy after several calls, got the medicine and got home at 3am.

Just venting a little: we were there because his pain could no longer be managed at home. His surgery is Thursday morning at 8am; we drove specifically to that hospital ER (not exactly next door) because that's where the surgery is to be performed. They released him at 2am WEDNESDAY - do you think they could have admitted him until 8am THURSDAY?? That answer would be no. Believe me, we tried, the techs tried, they would not admit him. :(

I hope this all works out for the best.

But I wouldn't want Coop getting an infection (upper respiratory, UTI, etc) between 2 AM Wednesday and 8 AM Thursday. Many many patients hospitalized because of infections of various sorts this time of year. Funny that they couldn't move him to the surgical schedule for Wednesday though. :(

[Pinot's Mom]

Who is they? The surgeon? In most case, if the doctor won't admit him, the hospital can do nothing - unless you find another doctor to take over. When I broke my ankle, the Ortho Resident wanted me to have surgery that day. The Attending Surgeon couldn't be bothered to come out on a Sunday, so home I went until Tuesday.

I'm sorry you both have had to go through all this. Prayers continuing for both of you.

"They" is the attending and Coop's surgeon (via phone). We had the nurses and techs on the side of admitting, especially since Coop almost passed out twice with his pressure dropping dangerously low, but no go. There is also a problem with his white cell count indicating an infection somewhere that was mentioned a couple of times. I just pray it all goes well, as I know you all do too, and I greatly appreciate it.

[Bengalz]

My best wishes to you and your hubby for tomorrow's procedure. I am sorry to hear you and he have had to go through such an ordeal:( Although I'm sure you're both exhausted please try to stay positive - it just has to get better!

And please give give Miss Pinot a big hug for me:)

[Catty1]

Best wishes - prayers for a successful surgery. :love:

What a runaround at Emergency! Argh! I hope all goes perfectly from tomorrow morning onwards.

HUGS!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear that Coop's been in so much pain.:( I hope that everything will go well tomorrow. You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers. I also hope that 2011 will be a much better year for both of you. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[phesina]

Prayers that all goes well with Coop's surgery today.

[Queen of Poop]

Thinking of you and Coop this morning. Everything will go just fine and all will be good going forward. Scritches for Pinot. :love::love::love:

[Laura's Babies]

Thinking about both of you today! May surgery go well and he heals fast!

[lvpets2002]

:) Same here from us && Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss..


Thinking about both of you today! May surgery go well and he heals fast!

[jennielynn1970]

Thinking about you and Coop today. Hope surgery goes well!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thinking of you and Coop today. Sent extra prayers for you both this morning. :love::love:

[mrspunkysmom]

Haven't posted but I've been following this thread. Hope all goes well with the surgery. Been thinking of you.

[sparks19]

We are thinking of you guys today. HOpe everything is going smoothly and he's on the way to recovery :)

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Lots of love, good vibes, and prayers being sent out for Coop, you, and the doctors:love:

[cassiesmom]

Just checking in for news. Hope all has gone well today. (((HUGS)))

[Pinot's Mom]

He's pain free!!!:D:D

I'm just astounded - surgery was at 10:30, by 2pm Coop was in a basically upright position and eating lunch! I left the hospital at 4pm; the nurse asked his pain level and he said ZERO!! I just got off the phone with him, and he was able to walk to the bathroom (sorry if this is TMI;)) WITHOUT PAIN! Note: he is on NO pain meds; there is a morphine pump for him that he hasn't used!

The point of staying in the hospital tonight (they might have released him if we hadn't said to his doctor up front we wanted him to stay) is to SLEEP. He is so sleep deprived from the pain, and I'm glad to say, I believe he will actually SLEEP!

Thank you all so much for your prayers and good thoughts. Your love and caring is so much appreciated - more than you'll ever know!! :love::love:

[Medusa]

Best Christmas news I've had yet. Great news, Maggie! :)

[robinh]

Fantastic news!!

[pomtzu]

Great news Maggie - I was thinking about Coop all day and wondering how he was doing, but I see he got the good results too. The wonderful thing about decompression surgery, is that it works immediately! As long as everything stays where it belongs, then he will remain pain free.

Mine was done just 2 weeks ago today, and I had a fusion too. No way anything can move with titanium rods and screws in there. It's been heavenly not having that constant leg and hip pain that I had for well over a year.

I know Coop is ecstatic and I don't blame him. Tell him I was asking for him, and that I'm so happy it turned out well. :)

[Catty1]

WOW! I am SO happy for you and for Coop! I bet he'll sleep like he hasn't slept in ages!

I hope they serve him prime rib!:D

Merry Christmas, Maggie and Coop! And Maggie, I hope your health is good too. :love::love:

[Grace]

Merry Christmas, Maggie and Coop :love:

Best present ever - I'm so happy things worked out so well.


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[3Catcondo]

That is great news!!!!! What a trooper he is, I can't believe he's not in pain. What a blessing to have the surgery go so smooth and no more pain.

Merry Christmas

Amy

[Lilith Cherry]

What a Christmas gift to be pain free!! I am so pleased to hear how well everything went. I hope you are feeling good too Maggie, Merry Christmas!

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is excellent news!!!:) I'm so glad that everything went well and hopefully he'll now continue to remain pain free for the rest of his life.:)

[Freedom]

Yippee!

Hugs all around: to Coop, to you and of course to Pinot Noir, lol!!!

[phesina]

Absolutely FABULOUS! What a wonderful report to read!

A most Merry Christmas to you, Maggie and Coop (and of course Pinot, who is rejoicing with you, I am sure).

:love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cassiesmom]

He's pain free!!!:D:D

The point of staying in the hospital tonight (they might have released him if we hadn't said to his doctor up front we wanted him to stay) is to SLEEP. He is so sleep deprived from the pain, and I'm glad to say, I believe he will actually SLEEP!

Thank you all so much for your prayers and good thoughts. Your love and caring is so much appreciated - more than you'll ever know!! :love::love:

I hope the nurses give him something for sleep and then stay out of his room all night long so he can REST! (when I worked on the floors I reluctantly awakened many sleeping patients on the third shift) Fingers tightly crossed for a very good night's rest :)

[mrspunkysmom]

Fantastic News. Glad to hear he is doing so well.

[wombat2u2004]

Ah that's terrific. Now some well earned rest, he's done well.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What happy news to start Christmas Eve Day with. :D:love:

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so happy to hear this WILL be a very Merry Christmas for him. :D And I'm sure for you too, just knowing he is not in pain any longer. :)

[Pinot's Mom]

Coop is home for Christmas Eve and I couldn't be happier. While he is not completely pain free he is MOSTLY pain free and moving around really well. I thank you all for your love and concern, and would like to relate a story from his stay in the hospital you might appreciate.

The PT nurse came in to get Coop up and walking. He told her there was soreness and some residual pain. She said (keeping in mind my husband is a good bit over six feet and not a small man) "Have you ever been stuck on a long flight in the middle seat with no way to move? That's where your discs have been for the last couple of years. It's going to take a while to stretch out." I loved the analogy!

Off to cook my hubby's family's traditional Christmas Eve shrimp dinner for just us!

Happy Christmas Eve and Merry Christmas everyone! :love:

[Laura's Babies]

I am BLOWN away!!! Absolutely just blown away!! This is just so amazing that all I can say "THANK YOU & PRAISE GOD!".

[momcat]

Oh Maggie, This is wonderful news!!!! A sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks from here in Trenton. The best part is Coop is home for Christmas minus the pain! Our best wishes to you, Coop, and Pinot for a very Merry Christmas!

[Alysser]

That's fantastic news! What a wonderful gift for both Coop and YOU!! :) He can get back to his life now. :love: Merry Christmas to you both.a

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Still grinning at the wonderful news!!! :D I'm sure Pinot is thrilled too!!! :love:

[K9karen]

What a wonderful Christmas for you and Coop! I couldn't be happier! I'm just so thrilled Coop is happy and sleeping.

Ya know, with both my surgeries (cervical and spinal fusions), I too was almost pain free for the first time in 30 years. It's heavenly! The doc fused bone from my hip and sacrililiac (sp) joint and that was the only discomfort. I don't remember using any morphine. Compare to what I lived with all those years, it was a piece of cake.

Coop..it only gets better! You have a lot of singing in the shower to catch up on!!! Sleep tight and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!