Anne’s Surgery Update
Anne’s Surgery Update
Friday June 21st
Surgery on Monday was a success and as of today we’re back home. Anne’s resting as comfortably as she can. Next 2 weeks will be a journey of pain management, mobility, and getting back to the “new” version herself. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, prayers, and and show of support. It really meant a lot to her.
-Jay
“TELL EVERYONE LETS DO THIS”
(She also told the anesthesiologist “Make mine a double with a squeeze of lime”)
6:20am – SURGERY CENTER WAITING ROOM
SHARING A LAUGH AT DINNER IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN LAST NIGHT.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON – ONE HOUR KEYNOTE, STANDING OVATION, AND BOOK SIGNING. NO ASPIRIN OR ADVIL ALLOWED IN WEEK BEFORE SURGERY. ANNE GOT IN CAR AFTER EVENT IN TEARS AND SAID “I HAVE NO IDEA HOW I JUST DID THAT. PURE ADRENALINE. MY BACK HURTS SO BAD.”
Quick Overview – Double Fusion L4, L5, and S1
Thoracic surgeon opens up her belly and clears internal organs, veins, muscles, etc for spinal surgeon to go in from the front for phase one. They remove bad discs and implant spacers. They close her up and flip her over and operate again from the back. Expected to take ~5 hours on table. Good overview of single fusion process on this YouTube video. Anne is having it done twice
Wishing you speedy recovery! Take the pain meds! Don’t be a martyr. In 2 weeks you will be on Tylenol & moving toward success.
From my experience with fusions
I’m holding space and sending healing LOVE Anne!
Sending you all the best. Please know, people are thinking and praying for you. Peace and blessings.
Anne I hope everything is going well with your recovery from surgery. I’m hoping that the pain goes away quickly and that the next step is healing and getting better soon. Take care.
Hello Anne – hope your recovery is as remarkable as you! Sending delicious thoughts of healing your way from Yum! Brands, Inc. in Louisville, KY!
Wishing you a quick recovery and as pain free as possible. Sending you happy, healing thoughts.
Pam
Anne,
So happy that the surgery went so well!! You will recover in no time and will be so happy that you are no longer in pain. I had this surgery 16 years ago, thank goodness! I wish you a speedy recovery and prayers for healing!
Anne,
I saw you at the TEPSA conference and you have been in my thoughts e
Ver since. I am glad to hear your surgery went well!
Anne,
I am praying for your recovery and hope that you will take this time to remember that rest is a part of the process. I am grateful your surgery went well.
I am so glad to hear that the surgery went well and you are home recovering I am sending you positive vibes for a speedy recovery!
Sending you lots of positive vibes for a quick recovery and a painless future!! Thinking of you!!
All the best for a speedy recovery, with lots of love and pampering from those close to you. “Science” (my science) has shown that chocolates and flowers may help speed the recovery process. Be well. Be groovy. Take good care.