Photo Challenge-- "Front Door" (Day 9)

There it is, from the inside.  I went home early from work yesterday because I was feeling under the weather.  I keep sneezing and sniffling.  It makes it tough to breathe or think for that matter.  Jonathan's spinal fusion surgery is Monday and so I have Mon-Tues off work.  I am not looking forward to it, but I guess it's for the best.  He is always in so much pain because of his back.  It's time we did something about it.

Here is some information on the recovery process.  Jonathan's doctor did get him fitted for a brace as stated below:

Spinal Fusion Recovery

After the spinal fusion surgery, it may be required of you to wear a plastic brace or possibly a cloth corset for a few weeks or months. The spinal fusion surgeon may not recommend you to wear a brace at all, but it all depends on what the surgeon performing the spinal fusion surgery believes to be the most successful in their practice to insure a speedy recovery and prevent infections.

It may take several months to well over a year for the spinal fusion recovery process to be complete depending on the severity of the spinal fusion surgery. For this reason as a patient you must realize prior to surgery that noticeable results may take time and you may need to be patient when looking for results from your spinal fusion surgery. This procedure is not a quick fix option and requires a commitment between the patient and the surgeon performing the spinal fusion surgery to improving your back and leg pain.


This is basically what spinal fusion is for Jonathan's case:
Spinal fusion surgery is joining two bones together (vertebrae) in the spine. Spine fusion permanently joins two bones together so there is no longer movement between them. The main goal of spinal fusion surgery is to relieve pain, numbness, tingling and weakness, restore nerve function and prevent abnormal motion in the spine.

If spinal fusion is performed on the back of your spine, a bone graft from the pelvis or bone from a bone bank will be located on the sides of the vertebrae, where it will grow together in the vertebrae to stop the abnormal movement. Metal rods, screws or hooks also are used with a bone graft to further stabilize the spine. When the vertebrae are surgically stabilized, abnormal motion is stopped and function is restored to the spinal nerves


As you can see, it's pretty serious. I hope all goes well!!