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My dad is having his fourth discectomy tomorrow; I am a little concerned

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 22:03

He had 2, 2 years ago - same disc

Then a different disc went & was operated on in Oct

& now another one tomorrow

I worry

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 19/04/2011 22:13

Katy - sorry to hear that. I will send good vibes to him x

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 22:16

Thanks

They may 'pin' him this time Sad

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KatyMac · 20/04/2011 18:17

He isn't out from surgery yet

I think I need some hand holding

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KatyMac · 20/04/2011 20:36

He's back

Groggy & tired

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 21/04/2011 10:02

Katy - sorry, I somehow 'lost' this thread... I had to go hunting for it!

How is your Dad now?

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KatyMac · 21/04/2011 10:52

When my mum spoke to him first thing he was 'looking forward' to breakfast

He may come out later today; but they aren't sure

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KatyMac · 21/04/2011 21:09

He is out & on paracetamol only Shock

They did the right side in October; which apparently left him lobsided. Now they have done the left side too his vertebrae are now level/straight so he should be in less pain

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 22/04/2011 01:32

Well, that all sounds good! I hope he gets a good night sleep tonight in his own bed :)

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