Resting at Christmas...reasons why I need surgery
First steps after surgery
Gus, Aunt Corinne, and Uncle Greg, all in my hospital room in New York
A visit from Aunt Corinne and Uncle Greg (quite a ways to travel to visit me in the hospital for a few days). I'm so lucky to have such a supportive family.
A Havanese puppy we visited at the pet store the night before surgery.
A delicious last meal, combined with some retail therapy!!!
Me and Danielle, my Australian tethered cord friend
A visit from some chiari friends in the hospital room
Taking a nap after surgery
Me and Dad in the recovery room.
Me and my Mom in the recovery room after surgery
My rash from the antibiotic (no more penicillin family drugs for me)
Me and Gustavo after surgery (with my red nose from the allergic reaction)
Me and my little brother, Rob, after surgery
On our way to the mall...a good distraction before traction.
Me with my dog visitor, Petey
My Australian friend, Danielle, with her Dad
Hanging out with Gus the night before surgery.
Finishing my book...in the waiting room before surgery. So great to have a distraction.
My beautiful incision...a bit irritated and itchy
In the hotel room after surgery
No-Rinse Shampoo Cap
Me with Petey, the therapy dog :)
Dad, Me, and older brother, Chris
A last look at my back intact...
