Joanne received a call today indicating need to change the surgery date. Rather than push it back, Joanne decided to move up the surgery. Her surgery will now be on Wednesday, March 2nd.
We had surgery seminar this evening. It was informative and helped us better understand what to expect. Thankfully, Joanne only needs one level of fusion. There were others there tonight that were having cervical fusion and or multilevel lumbar fusions.
Post-op, Joanne should be able to lay on her back or side and walk by that evening. Because the surgery will brace the spine, and spine will not be able to move at the L4-L5 location, she will be able to move as tolerated.
So.... her two week count down has now begun! Will keep you posted.
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