I'm home again, but the past few days have been, difficult - to put it mildly. I talked to the spine doctor to get some details, and from what I've been told, the lumbar puncture has leaked. This has resulted in some pretty debilitating headaches. If I lie down, the pain subsides a bit, if I stand or sit - ouch. ('Ouch' is actually an understatement). The pain is - and I don't use the word lightly - excruciating.
It looks like there's nothing for this but time, or a blood patch which is another invasive procedure I've been hoping to avoid. Given my first experience with a spine-related operation I'm planning on giving it another day or so before going that route.
Returning from the hospital has been nice - it's great to see the girls, Jane, and my parents again. There's lots more food from the garden, and we've had some great meals. I'm really excited to get away from the routine of hospital food and shots, and blood draws, and pills... I'm ecstatic to see my family and have the comforts of home.
Not much else to report. I hope the things are less intense tomorrow.
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