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June 2nd, 2011
My little Tula being adorable and keeping me company!
I wanted to pop in again and apologize for my erratic and unpredictable posting lately. My back issues have not improved much and and after weeks of physical therapy and countless doctor appointments I was able to meet with a specialist. Unfortunately, my herniated disk is quite sever and a portion even managed to detach itself and could potentially cause even more nerve damage.
With the recommendation from my physical therapist, specialist and surgeons I am having surgery to alleviate the pain and remove the herniation. I go in for surgery this morning and am actually looking forward to waking up and feeling pain free! It’s been over six months since this all began so I am thrilled to be on the mend soon.
From what I understand, the surgery is quite common and the recovery is pretty quick. I’m not sure what to expect in the next week or so but wanted to give you all a heads up if I disappear for a few days. I hope to be back here soon and looking forward to being on a more normal schedule.
Thanks again to all of you for your support and understanding. My best to you all and see you soon! xoxo
June 2nd, 2011 at 5:11 am
good luck with the surgery kathleen!!!
June 2nd, 2011 at 5:12 am
I hope that everything goes as plan in surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery and that you soon feel more like yourself again with no pain.
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:02 am
Oh jeez. I hope you get well soon! We’ll miss you.
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:21 am
Good luck with your surgery! I’ll say a prayer for you for a safe surgery, excellent surgeon, and a speedy recovery to full health. Get well sooner than soon!
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:28 am
Good luck today and feel better soon.
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:39 am
Good luck, Kathleen! Sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery and being completely pain-free!
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:40 am
Kathleen, I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling well, but I hope for a swift recovery! I’ve been reading your blog for about two years, and sometimes it’s easy to forget there’s a person behind the beautiful words, images, and projects. Three cheers to you for continuing your work in spite of the pain. Wishing you the best!
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:51 am
good luck! you’re going to feel so much better! my mom had the same surgery and her life practically changed overnight, the result was incredible.
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:01 am
I’m sure you’re ready for relief !! My husband is going through the same thing — he’s in PT now. Love your dog — We have a blenheim Cavalier and her name is Coco. Looking forward to your return soon.
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:59 am
I hope everything goes smoothly. Feel better soon.
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:59 am
wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery, kathleen!
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:03 am
Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery!
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:28 am
good luck with the surgery!
p.s. tula is so adorable.
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:39 am
You’ll be fine! My sister had the same surgery 3 years ago, and she was up walking in two days, pain free! Feel better soon!
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:02 am
Best wishes for a good surgery and speedy recovery!
June 2nd, 2011 at 11:01 am
Praying for a speedy recovery! We will miss your giftedness and daily creativity here! Hope it all goes well.
June 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 am
Good luck! All my best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!
June 2nd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Good Luck! I am sure you will feel much better once you heal up. Back injuries are so scary. I ruptured disk in my back 10 years ago. I didn’t have surgery but had to where a back brace for 5 months.
Tula is so cute!
June 2nd, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Good luck Kathleen – sending you wishes for a speedy recovery and full health!
June 2nd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Good luck!! I hope you have a swift recovery!
PS- Tula is so cute with that little bow!
June 2nd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Good luck! You’re in my thoughts.
June 2nd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a life without pain. We will see you soon.
June 2nd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Best of luck with the surgery, a quick recovery and the elimination of pain. I discovered your blog quite a while back and lost the link, I have recently rediscovered it and love the beautiful inspiration here. Thanks for sharing!
Cathy @ Room Rx
June 2nd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
oh my! hope it all goes well and that you recover quickly. my gf is getting back surgery for a herniated disk on the 16th! we already promised her that we’d take care of her by cleaning her house and bringing her baskin robbins any time she pleases.
hope your hubby takes care of you the same way!
June 2nd, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Good luck with your surgery – my thoughts are with you for sure. I had a microdiscectomy April 2009. L5-S1, also a severe herniation pressing on nerves. Hope your recovery goes well – will look forward to hearing about your progress. If you need a shoulder, feel free to email. I understand what you’re going through for sure. Take care!
June 2nd, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Speedy recovery! Lucky you to have Tula there for support and cuddles.
June 2nd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
best wishes and good luck for a successful surgery and easy recovery!
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Good luck to you, Kathleen– I hope you are soon pain-free!
June 2nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Ohh man, Best of luck to you and I hope your surgery is a total success and you feel like a million bucks when you wake up!!! Take your time getting back to us…xoxo
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about your back surgery! I hope you get the chance to rest and heal as you need. Certainly that sweet puppy Tula will help a great deal! I have a King Charles Spaniel and he’s the most darling, kind, loving thing that ever existed! Get well soon.
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I hope you get some relief from the pain soon! Good luck with your surgery! (And your dog is sticky sweet adorable!)
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Good luck! Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery (maybe you can sneak Tula into the hospital for some cuddles!) xxx
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Oh, good luck and get well soon! I recently found that my constant back pain is a degenerating disc problem that will most likely require surgery and it’s been so disheartening to deal with. I hope your recovery is quick and that you are pain free afterwards! I really enjoy following your lovely posts!
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Thinking of you – feel better!
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Hope you can get well soon!
June 3rd, 2011 at 1:05 am
Get well soon! We will miss you!
June 3rd, 2011 at 7:33 am
good luck, Kathleen! I’ll be thinking of you!!
June 3rd, 2011 at 9:17 am
Best of luck to you! Hope you have a wonderfully easy and quick recovery.
June 3rd, 2011 at 9:20 am
Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. I hope you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon.
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:10 am
Hope you are better soon!!
Will miss your Blog… but take time to heal!
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:35 am
I have recently started reading your blog and am enjoying it. I often forward things to my Graphic Designer hubby! My best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and the pain free days ahead.
xoxo
June 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 pm
wishing you a speedy recovery!
June 3rd, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Get well soon! I am so glad you should be pain free soon. Chronic pain is so terrible.
June 4th, 2011 at 7:43 am
I hope you fell better soon and take it easy after surgery! We’ll be waiting patiently for you.
June 4th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Gosh I hope you’re feeling better soon. Back issues are so frustrating. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery.
June 5th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Goodness, Kathleen! I hope you are feeling better soon and that your surgery went well! Best wishes for a smooth recovery!
June 6th, 2011 at 5:22 am
Thinking of you, and hope you ‘re feeling much better soon!
June 6th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I hope the surgery was quick and successful and that you’re on the road to recovery! You’re so lucky to have someone as cute as little Tula by your side, she’s super adobs =)
June 6th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Good luck with your surgery! I hope you will be pain free from now on! =}
June 6th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
wishing you a speedy recovery! i’ve been on the mend from a broken bone in my foot… almost able to walk without an air cast! now physical therapy begins. hope you have a stack of books to read! & a someone with two feet to make you meals. i have no doubt your four-footed friend will smother you with kisses whenever you call.
June 7th, 2011 at 10:23 am
I enjoy your blog and hope you are up and about again soon. I had the same herniated disk problem about 6 years ago and had a surgery called TLIF (trans-lumbar intra-something fusion). It was amazing – i could stand up and walk again! I recommend yoga for keeping everything limber and aligned.
June 7th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
hope all goes well! thank goodness you have a furry little nurse you to help with your recovery
June 7th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Hope you have a quick and safe recovery!
June 10th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Goodness! I hope you are on the road to recovery! Get well soon!!!!
June 12th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
love your blog! hope the surgery went well and you’re on the road to a quick recovery!