That is fantastic news!!! He really deserves all the improvement he can get. Keep us informed of his improvement from the surgery. Janice
From: Jan Hargrove Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:16 PM To: parkersw...@aol.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Re: TM and Me & Terry Parker Hooray!!! That's incredible news........and it couldn't be for any 2 folks!! Sounds like this calls for a jumbo Margarita, right? Hugs, You know who...... Terry had spinal surgery Monday to remove a large calcified disk that was compressing his cord @ T12, (not related to his TM). However, the Neurosurgeon feels that it MAY increase his mobility! He came home from the hospital last night and is doing fairly well, although he certainly feels some pain. This morning when he got up he said that the pain he had been feeling for several months that radiates from his hip down to his leg is gone! We are so very hopeful. St. Paddy's Day marks Terry's 10 year "un-birthday" of TM. Many of you 'oldtimers' know, that he had no improvement the first 1.5 years, but very, very gradually over the years he improved to where he can now take some steps and is completely independent, with the exception of wheelchair dependent. He is still on Gabapentin, Baclofen and 7 mg of prednisone. Thanks to those of you that sent good wishes, prayers & love! Sandy Parker
