Im scheduled to have back surgery on Tuesday the 27th. A lumbar microdiscectomy (as opposed to the more major fusion) will be performed because of a herniated disk. All other attempts to help the problem were an utter failure.
If you would be willing to pray for me I would appreciate it. Im not concerned about the surgery itself but you could of course pray for skill for the doctor etc.
Also, I have trouble taking things one day at a time (Matthew 6:34) as I suppose everyone does to a degree. Since I also have arthritis in my back, achy muscles because of depression, possible fibromyalgia etc. I wonder how much the surgery will help and how many back problems Ill still have left. It will be what it will be and God will help me to cope as He always has. Any relief would be welcome and I should be hopeful.
And Ive read about how there can be an emotional letdown during the first part of recovery. Supposedly there are hormones that rise during the surgery and there is a letdown afterwards. Obviously depression and bipolar stuff could make this worse than normal.
This is what I ask:
Colossians 1:11-12 NRSV
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Thank you.
If you would be willing to pray for me I would appreciate it. Im not concerned about the surgery itself but you could of course pray for skill for the doctor etc.
Also, I have trouble taking things one day at a time (Matthew 6:34) as I suppose everyone does to a degree. Since I also have arthritis in my back, achy muscles because of depression, possible fibromyalgia etc. I wonder how much the surgery will help and how many back problems Ill still have left. It will be what it will be and God will help me to cope as He always has. Any relief would be welcome and I should be hopeful.
And Ive read about how there can be an emotional letdown during the first part of recovery. Supposedly there are hormones that rise during the surgery and there is a letdown afterwards. Obviously depression and bipolar stuff could make this worse than normal.
This is what I ask:
Colossians 1:11-12 NRSV
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Thank you.
