My Husband was diagnosed with softening of the spine (myelomalacia)

[Demsrule86]

He had a neck compression that was causing bleeding...this disease is a death sentence if not caught early. I am happy to say he had surgery last Wednesday in time and it was very successful. He will need an additional surgery on his lower back at some point (unrelated). But he will live. I have been in and out as I spent the last two weeks in the hospital...he had to wait for the surgery there because had his compression worsened he would have been paralyzed from the neck down. He had fallen several times already where he would lose all feeling in his legs. I have to say I was terrified. I started to write this even before the surgery but putting it on the computer made it seem more real somehow. Today was a good day. He was able to walk to the bathroom...ah the little things we take for granted.

[FSogol]

1. Good new. Best of luck with his recovery. n/t

[Demsrule86]

3. Thank you so much.

He is itchy and already stir crazy...at least 3-4 weeks...before he can go back to work. The pain isn't too bad and he has good pain drugs.

[rurallib]

2. Best wishes. So glad it was caught early

[Demsrule86]

5. We are so fortunate. When I googled it I was horrified and terrified.

We have been married thirty years...I can't picture a world without him. Thanks for the good wishes.

[malaise]

4. Wonderful

Hope you have access to a swimming pool with all the accessories. That will help strengthen his muscles (when he's allowed to) without too much stress on his back.

[Demsrule86]

7. We have a community center that has two lovely pools. We live in Cleveland.

Thanks for the good wishes.

[malaise]

12. You're welcome

[FakeNoose]

6. Sending positive, healing vibes for you and your husband

This sounds a very serious condition for your husband, and it's a good thing that he has you to count on.


Good luck for a speedy recovery!

[Demsrule86]

9. Thanks, I have prayed more than the last ten years these two weeks. I was so scared

I couldn't even talk about it .

[bluestarone]

8. Greatfull for your good news!!!

Hope ALL goes well for you both!!!!

[Demsrule86]

10. Thank you- so far so good.

I don't know how it works but I believe prayer and positive vibes aid in recovery so I posted here the best place I know for this.

[bluestarone]

11. Good positive vibes HERE!!!!!!

[livetohike]

13. Wishing your husband a quick recovery! Wishing you

strength to help him .

[Demsrule86]

19. Thanks. I think I need to work on my bedside manner...he has taken to calling

me Nurse Ratched! He is not a good patient which means he is feeling better. Thankfully.

[monmouth4]

14. Good vibes to you both, hope he gets well soon.

[Demsrule86]

20. He is doing so much better...thanks for the good wishes.

It means a great deal.

[marble falls]

15. Great news!

[Demsrule86]

21. Yes, It was the best possible outcome.

Thanks

[sdfernando]

16. Glad it was caught early and he is doing well...Here is to a complete and speedy recovery! /NT

[Cha]

17. I'm grateful

you all caught it in time, Demsrule!

[Demsrule86]

23. It was so scary. He had not shared the truth with me...Mr. tough guy but he came home from work

looking so bad....that I just told him we are going to the ER...we already knew he needed surgery just not how bad it was. They kept him until surgery could be arranged at Cleveland Clinic. We are blessed to live in a city with such a great hospital.

[Cha]

29. I can imagine how scary it was..

I think most of us can.. and it's really good to hear when it turns out alright. Good Healing Wishes for your hubby, Demsrule.

And, you're most Welcome!

[Demsrule86]

24. Also thanks for your good wishes.

[JDC]

18. Best wishes

[Demsrule86]

25. Thanks so much!

[karynnj]

22. Best wishes to both of you

In addition to all your husband went through, this had to be extremely difficult and terrifying to you. Best wishes for many future healthy years together.

[Demsrule86]

26. It was terrifying...he is relatively young ...early 50's and the kids were a mess too...first time

they faced the fact that Dad and I won't be here forever. Thanks for your good wishes...he is awake so I am going to see to him.

[MoonRiver]

27. Sending healing light to you and your husband.

[Ms. Toad]

28. Glad you caught it early - sounds as if that is the best case scenario.

I know about taking little things for granted - around the same time, I took on black ice and gravity. Needless to say, they won. I get to take my first full shower in 2 weeks today (post surgery for a spiral fracture of the tibia). Definitely grateful for the little things we take for granted. If you are at the Cleveland Clinic, we may have crossed paths yesterday - I was there all day for my daughter.

Best of luck to you and your husband.

[apcalc]

30. Glad you caught it! Sending good vibes!

[ms liberty]

31. So sorry you and Mr Demsrule86 are going thru this!

And am very glad to hear the diagnosis is positive. Make sure to take care of yourself! Sending you both healing vibes.

[sprinkleeninow]

32. Dear God, I'm so sorry.

But thanks be it was caught.

Lot of stuff like this prevailing.

Please be assured of my prayerful intercessions. 🕯

[pnwmom]

33. Thank goodness you caught this in time. I'm very glad for you both, Demsrule86! n/t

[More_Cowbell]

34. Thank goodness!

Sending good thoughts to your family.

[Hortensis]

35. Demsrule, I'm so glad to hear this was caught in time.

And he walked to the bathroom for the first time in the rest of his life.



Yet more proof that the old concept of insurance only for often unstoppable medical disasters is obsolete. In this era, we need to safeguard and maintain our health.

[Tanuki]

36. Oh, thanks for sharing your wonderful news! It brightened my day to hear of this. You are so

fortunate to live in the same town as the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. May you and your family share many, many more years of health and happiness together. I will say a prayer of thanksgiving and seeking continued healing and blessings for all of you.

[Stuart G]

37. I am very glad it was caught in time. Best wishes always..

[Honeycombe8]

38. Good news. So happy for your hubby and you. nt

[True Blue American]

39. Thank Heavens for

Great Doctors! Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

[BumRushDaShow]

40. So glad he is recovering nicely!

Wishing the both of you all the best!

[TygrBright]

41. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your good news. n/t

[lunatica]

42. This is wonderful news!

Will he be able to get all mobility back! Is he cured?

If he’s a movie buff he can tolerate the enforced down time. Netflix, Hulu, curiositystream.com have tons of movies, tv shows to binge on and documentaries. All very cheap!

[area51]

43. I'm so glad they caught it in time.

[sheshe2]

44. Love and hugs to you both.

You rule!

[question everything]

45. Glad that this is behind you. What a relief

Wishing both of you a speedy recovery.

[BootinUp]

46. Happy for you! Nt

[barbtries]

47. wow

i heaved a huge sigh reading this. so glad for the happy ending!