Just so you know what's going on, my Hodgepodge on Wednesday will post but I will not be around to read posts. I will have to link up on Thursday. I'm having my right eye cataract surgery tomorrow. The follow up will be on Wednesday. I am not supposed to read for 48 hours. I'm praying that it all goes well, however I am very nervous about this.
On top of that I am going to a surgical center on Friday to have shots in my back and spine. This pain has been very hard for me to handle. I've been crying a lot. I've been trying to do some housework and was doing some vacuuming while crying in pain. What really bothers me is that I have been inactive for too long!
Seriously, I should never have left bowling yet I was told too because of my back. My whole life has changed since then. I'm not who I was before I left bowling.
This started early last year and I was sent for a x-ray which indicated osteoarthritis. I had gotten steroid shots in my back which lasted for about 4 or 5 months. Then after that I had the shots again and they lasted about 3 weeks. Now I have been given pain pills but they really don't help and I don't want to be on opioides.
I finally got in to see a pain management doctor and this is the next step. They also did an MRI but I have not been given any information on that yet and I don't speak to anyone until April. It's a phone call to me. I am however very nervous about these shots. I have to be off my Xarelto for 3 days prior. I am on that for my A-fib and it prevents strokes. I am really stressing about this.
There were 3 pages of things you can't take 7 days prior to this procedure. Thankfully most of them did not apply to me.
Finally, next Monday I see the ankle doctor. I have mentioned this before and I hope I can continue without surgery for awhile since I have plans that I want to attend. However, the pain can be tough at times.
PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS
GOD BLESS
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Oh, my it was just yesterday all those things were on hold and now they are all here within a week.
YOU CAN DO IT.
Yes, I will be praying. You will do great. And when you can - let us know.
♥sandie
Oh Debby I hate to see you so upset with pain and worry.
Dear Lord, I pray for the medical team involved in Debbys care. May they be guided by Your wisdom and grace, and may their hands be blessed with healing. Help Debby to surrender her fears to you and to trust in your healing power. With thankfulness in my heart, I submit this request. Amen
I'm so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. I will be thinking of you and sending prayers as you go through your cataract surgery and Friday for the shot you are going for.
Lifting you up in prayer, Debby. May God give you the grace and strength to get through this, and I pray that your pain will soon be relieved. May the Lord be with you and give you peace of mind concerning all of this. He will guide you and also your doctors. One step at a time. (((hugs)))
I will be praying for you Debby. I know how depressing it is to live with constant pain. Praying your surgeries go well too. As for bowling. Do you miss the activity or the friends you bowl with? It is hard when you can't socialize when it means a lot to you. I know I feel down if I can't be with my friends. I do need my quiet time, and I love my Bible journaling. As far as housework, can you get some help for that? I will keep you in prayer and that we can meet up someday. Hugs
Oh, what a week! As others have said, you're in my prayers. Like Susan, I'm wondering if you can't get Mark -- or someone -- to help with the housework.
I look forward to hearing from you after your follow-up with the eye surgeon!
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