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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHelp I'm alone tonight.
Husband of 42 years sustained a serious injury in a skiing accident today.
Tomorrow he will have surgery to fuse vertebrae in his neck.
I can't believe I'm even typing these words.
With what is going on in Ukraine too, I'm barely holding on.
Ive spoken with family but all are asleep now - 11:30 PST.
I'm up watching this disaster unfold. Alone and terrified.
Hopefully i can fall asleep soon.
Grateful for this community.
regnaD kciN
(26,035 posts)...keep typing on here if you need someone to listen and respond.
brer cat
(24,401 posts)I am so sorry about your husband's accident. You must be terrified. I hope the surgery goes well and he recovers fully. I think we all are apprehensive about spine surgery, but they can do wondrous things.
cilla4progress
(24,587 posts)Going to try to sleep now..soon...
So scared and sad for everyone.
This is a nightmare.
PortTack
(32,606 posts)And to the ppl of Ukraine, please be safe!
dameatball
(7,380 posts)Hoping for a speedy recovery for your husband.
Lefta Dissenter
(6,617 posts)Well try to lighten your load.
All my best to you and to your husband. Im sure he is in very good hands for his care and surgery. I hope you can get some rest for a bit.
dem4decades
(11,241 posts)Watch something soothing or funny on TV. And as far as you husband, a friend of mine had a similar operation and was golfing before too long. Just relax, do something that relaxes you and fall asleep. Let us know how is going.
cilla4progress
(24,587 posts)Appreciate you..
Will send updates.
Good night.
blm
(112,920 posts)Eyeball_Kid
(7,410 posts)And draw strength from your DU community.
Rhiannon12866
(202,970 posts)You're never alone, we're here when you need us. I agree that these are scary times, unbelievable what we're seeing unfold in the world, but we're watching this together. And we're here for you during your tough and scary times, too - sending those powerful DU healing vibes to your husband, and the calming ones to you.
skylucy
(3,734 posts)She has a lot of health issues and has had a lot of surgeries. She was surprised and happy that she recovered from the neck vertebrae surgery more quickly than her other operations. Sending positive vibes that all goes well for your husband.
Ukraine situation is sad and scary, but thank goodness we have President Biden.
Demovictory9
(32,323 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,133 posts)fierywoman
(7,641 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,037 posts)NBachers
(17,001 posts)MacKasey
(974 posts)Get some rest
We will always be here for you
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)Emile
(21,901 posts)electric_blue68
(14,600 posts)And East Coasters who sometimes stay up too late.
Hopefully you can get some rest in there.
FreepFryer
(7,077 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)My daughter had neck fusion & was fine afterwards. Was back to playing sports in no time!
We are always here for you, Cilla!
lostnfound
(16,138 posts)Hopefully it goes well today.
Its all quite disorienting. Try not to worry yourself sick, stay optimistic it is better for your health.
chia
(2,235 posts)Fla Dem
(23,351 posts)All the best wishes for a successful surgery for your husband today.
We're all horrified at what's happening in Ukraine and hoping for as best an outcome as possible.
cilla4progress
(24,587 posts)a bit.
Need a sleep aid, I guess.
Fla Dem
(23,351 posts)lark
(23,003 posts)I had a discectomy at 2 levels (C3/4 and 4/5) with fusion and a titanium plate. I healed fast, was up walking well within a few hours. Eating has been the most challenging thing, once the pain went away but sleeping in the neck brace was also a big challenge, especially since I am a very restless sleeper so had to wear this for months.
Hopefully his surgery and recovery will go as well for him as mine did. Best wises for both.
cilla4progress
(24,587 posts)I'm so sorry you had to go through such a trauma!
Laffy Kat
(16,354 posts)Still, sending hugs and vibes of support.
Mr.Bill
(24,103 posts)Music has always gotten me through difficult times. I hope your husband has a quick and complete recovery.
Tree Lady
(11,370 posts)Sorry you were alone dealing with the stress.
cilla4progress
(24,587 posts)A brilliant and talented young Czech surgeon is to thank! We talked Ukraine a little. Kindred soul.
Appreciate you all here so much!
Hope I can sleep tonight!
no_hypocrisy
(45,772 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Although it's the morning now, I am thinking of both of you and hoping your nights will get easier. Please take care and let us know how things are going!
electric_blue68
(14,600 posts)niyad
(112,434 posts)for your husband, and strength and endurance for you.
llashram
(6,265 posts)and you know many good thoughts are on their way. For him and you.