UPDATED In post: Update from my appointment today

[abcdefu]

Update: well that was fast! Surgery is scheduled for January 5, 2015. I have to tell my boss :/ hair pats please!! I just keep telling myself "there's nothing I can do about it and he will have to deal" over and over!

Well it turns out I need to have surgery on my spine to release my tethered spinal cord. I knew this was the inevitable, but I didn't really want to accept it.

You guys, I am terrified, like really terrified on so many levels! I was told the longer I wait to have the surgery, the more damage is being caused to my nerves, and I may not recover complete function.

The surgery will be scheduled within the next week or so and it will probably happen in mid January.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! They really mean a lot to me. Oh and please promise me you will keep me entertained while I'm recovering!

[1confused1]

Sending you tons of good thoughts!

[winecat]

lots of juju!!

[Mrs.Rad888]

I'll keep thinking positive thoughts for you. Best wishes.

[jenstar]

Sorry it wasn't the news you were after abcdefu. Hopefully you have a very skilled and careful surgeon who will have you feeling even better than before in the long run.

[GilliC]

I can understand why you're scared! Lots of good thoughts, and I hope you can get your mind off it in the meantime! (hugs)

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I will be sending lots of good thoughts your way, friend!

[cuddlyevil]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! You know we will keep you busy

[idahome]

At least now you know exactly what you're facing. Best of luck to you. And of course we will keep you busy.

[Eureka1984]

I am sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.

[seabitch]

You can do this. Scary, yes. But feeling better is priceless.

[onedayatatime]

Many positive thoughts your way! Best of luck.

[Emerald1486]

Tons and tons of good healing thoughts sent your way. Spinal surgery is no joke. Good luck!

[starburst604]

Wishing you the best possible outcome with this surgery!

[Deleted]

Awe...good luck and big hugs

[bullygirl979]

Sending good (and calming) thoughts your way!

[mcc]

Hopefully you'll feel better after the surgery. Big hugs

[achase123]

Thinking you nothing but good thoughts!

[stephreloaded]

Lots of good thoughts for you!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry the answer is another surgery, but I'm really glad you are getting some answers so you can at least move forward. I hope everything goes well and you are good as new afterwards! But I understand the fear and hope you'll lean on us when you need to talk.

[redshoejune]

I hope the surgery makes you feel better in the long run

[Wanderista]

Thinking of you and wishing you the best! 

[LoveBug]

I'm sorry. You have every right to feel scared. I hope the surgery is a huge success and eliminates your pain.

[WinterIsComing]

I'm sorry that surgery is the only option but hopefully it will have an great outcome. ((hugs))

[peppermint]

Lots of good thoughts and hugs your way, lady! You are strong and we are all rooting for you!

[wampuscat]

I'm sorry that you have to have surgery and that you're scared, but I'm hoping that you have a quick and smooth recovery!

[abcdefu]

Thank you so much ladies! I really hope this is the answer. I just can't live in pain anymore. I will keep you all updated obviously!

[missva]

Oh that is scary! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[prettyinpearls]

Thinking of you! Glad they were able to get it scheduled relatively quickly.

[berbles]

Good luck!