neck surgery within the next 2 weeks

[aprilwasson]

i am having neck surgery within the next 2 weeks. they are going to put screws in my head to hold my neck stable during surgery. i will have a tube placed down my throat to help me breath also. the cut on the back on my neck will be a little above the bottom of my skull down a little past the bottom of my neck. a piece of my hip will be placed in there to fuse and a wire will be wrapped in there to keep it all in place. i will still be stuck in a neck brace though. it takes 2-3 months to fully fuse. i will have my laptop in the hospital with me. im stuck there for 2-3 days is what the neuro surgeon says. he says there is a risk of nerve damage and i am going to lose 15% of the movement in my neck. i will be disabled. really sucks actually. im super scared! just needing some prayers to keep me calm and help me through all of this as i have already been in this neck brace waiting impatiently for 2 months so far anyways.

[DesertKitten]

Mar. 5, 2008 at 8:50 PM

Hello there beautiful,

I just read your journal and I understand why you would be scared. That is only natural to be afraid of that. My prayers go with you and so does this verse. Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through him who strengthens me..." It had helped me out in my tough times and I know it will help you out as well. Please keep me updated on how you are doing, if that is ok.

Kat