I won't be able to get on tomorrow beforehand, so I am posting this now.
I see the surgeon tomorrow, in Wynewood, and we will discuss surgery for an implantation of a spinal cord stimulator to treat my RSD/CRPS, and several other things. We are hoping (prayingprayingpraying more like it!) that he will let me schedule for permanent surgery tomorrow rather than make me do another week-long trial (which I had back in October 2008, and had fantastic results from).
This is what we have spent the last year and half fighting for, the approval and implantation of a spinal cord stimulator. While it isn't a permanent fix, all of my doctors believe I am the ideal canidate for this surgery. I just want it done, over with, and the majority of recovery over with by the wedding, so I can walk down the aisle pain free and assistance free.
So, if you could send me many thoughts, prayers, and vibes, I would be most grateful. I know several of you have been keeping tabs on where I am in the process; as soon as I am home from the surgeon tomorrow, I will give an update. If you have any questions about what RSD/CRPS is, what I have dealt with, or what a spinal cord stim is, feel free to email me (msbriarrose@gmail.com), and I will gladly fill you in via email on my phone (I have never hid my disease nor my fight; you never know who it may inspire or give strength to)!
Thank you so much!