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[mikedudley17]

So, I had a 3rd surgery!

This time it was to repair a tear in my dura so I would stop leaking spinal fluid. It was a success and now I can sit up without getting major headaches and throwing up. It was a 4mm tear that was sewn up and glued shut. Doctor said it probably occurred due to the fact that I was taking steroids for the inflammation, but steroids make everything weaker. I dunno tho, I thinks he futzed something up and just doesnt want to admit it seeing as the symptoms occurred right after the second surgery. The surgery occurred 3 days ago. I have just been in sooooooo much pain and out of it that it didnt occur to me to post here.

Anyway, I hope I am done with these surgeries, for real. Its getting old. Been in the hospital 11 days and counting. I wanna go home.

Thanks for the continued support ladies and gent's

[mikedudley17]

Still in the hospital. I have a fluid build up in my epidural space and the doctors are hoping my body will reabsorb it, but if it dont, I could be up for a 4th surgical procedure. I say procedure because there a couple different ways to get it out depending on severity. I am finally off the pain pump today YAY!!! Still have IV injections of dilaudid on my orders tho if I need it. I am hoping within 3-5 days I can go home.

Enjoy your holiday for me ladies and gent's!

[FASTRAKR]

I hope you don't bother with playing the lottery, your luck sucks!

[mikedudley17]

I got home yesterday. The neuro team felt confident Id be ok. Will be able to slightly enjoy the holiday. Yay for narcotics, muscle relaxers, and my fave (technically a muscle relaxer) diazepam, or aka, valium.

[mikedudley17]

Michael Dudley's Photos | Facebook

If anyone was curious about what my lower back looked like, check that link. It should work, but let me know if it doesn't.

[daug1502]

it works :&

[thehunterooo]

lmao daug your face looks like a pretzel

[daug1502]

Lmao, too much time on yahoo messenger as a kid, that was the code for the puking emoticon. But yeah, you still get the point.

[thehunterooo]

I figured, that is the most appalling smiley face I have ever seen....

[mikedudley17]

Your welcome!