# Thank you so much for everyone's thoughts and prayers **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [December 11, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724 "2013-12-11T01:18:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MAT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/mat/32/883_2.png) [@MAT](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/MAT)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/1 "2013-12-11T01:18:04Z")
I had my surgery on Friday, it has actually gone very well. A little different than what I thought I was going in for. They ended up not removing the cyst, it was the least of my problems. My neurologist decided it was actually not a problem at all. His concern was how much my spine had declined since my last mri in June to the one they ran 2 weeks ago. His statement to my mom and husband was that I am in for a really bad time, this disease is slowly destroying my back .Not really what I wanted to hear. However, I am going to move forward and make it better! ---
**Author:** ![Seenie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/seenie/32/4466_2.png) [@Seenie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Seenie)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/2 "2013-12-11T01:21:40Z")
So nice to hear from you, MAT, and to hear that you are recovering. Sorry that you are in for a battle with our shared enemy. Chin up, and look forward to better days! Keep in touch! ---
**Author:** ![janeatiu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/janeatiu/32/3886_2.png) [@janeatiu](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/janeatiu)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/3 "2013-12-11T05:14:35Z")
MAT, sorry your back is taking a beating from the PSA. Glad you’re well enough to post updates, though! ---
**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/4 "2013-12-11T12:39:54Z")
Wishing you a speedy recovery. And your attitude is excellent. You'll be able to deal with whatever comes your way. ---
**Author:** ![Never\_give\_up\_hope](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/never_give_up_hope/32/876_2.png) [@Never\_give\_up\_hope](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Never_give_up_hope)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/5 "2013-12-11T18:56:00Z")
Good luck on your journey to recovery. ---
**Author:** ![nym](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/nym/32/65_2.png) [@nym](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/nym)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/6 "2013-12-11T19:55:33Z")
Continued prayers for an easy and quick recovery and only good things for your back! It sounds like you're moving forward with necessary treatment that will help you a great deal in the long run. ---
**Author:** ![Frances](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/frances/32/4766_2.png) [@Frances](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Frances)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/7 "2013-12-12T01:24:16Z")
Mat, so glad the surgery went well and I'm sorry you're having to deal with back issues. We are all here for you ! Reach out anytime. Frances ---
**Author:** ![MAT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/mat/32/883_2.png) [@MAT](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/MAT)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/8 "2013-12-13T01:42:33Z")
Wanted to let you guys know I am really feeling so much better! It's been a little tough with some of the pain but I am recovering nicely! Back is feeling good, some of the feeling is coming back in my left leg - which I sometimes have extreme pain in but that too is getting better. Even though I am only allowed to go from the bed to the couch to the bed (with pit stops to eat or go potty) things are looking up! I see the neurosurgeon on Tuesday and hopefully he will allow me to do more. I don't see my rheumy until February to get off the Humira and on to the next drug. I really didn't think about it but since I have been off metho and humira how much I really miss those drugs! Sigh, on to the next phase, whatever that will be. ---
**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/9 "2013-12-13T02:13:20Z")
Excellent! Glad to hear you’re doing well. ---
**Author:** ![Frances](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/frances/32/4766_2.png) [@Frances](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Frances)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/10 "2013-12-13T03:47:19Z")
Thanks for keeping us updated. And glad you're doing well ! MAT said: > Wanted to let you guys know I am really feeling so much better! It's been a little tough with some of the pain but I am recovering nicely! Back is feeling good, some of the feeling is coming back in my left leg - which I sometimes have extreme pain in but that too is getting better. Even though I am only allowed to go from the bed to the couch to the bed (with pit stops to eat or go potty) things are looking up! I see the neurosurgeon on Tuesday and hopefully he will allow me to do more. I don't see my rheumy until February to get off the Humira and on to the next drug. I really didn't think about it but since I have been off metho and humira how much I really miss those drugs! Sigh, on to the next phase, whatever that will be. ---
**Author:** ![Pookie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/pookie/32/662_2.png) [@Pookie](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Pookie)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2013, 7:56am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/thank-you-so-much-for-everyones-thoughts-and-prayers/2724/11 "2013-12-13T07:56:29Z")
Thinking of you Mat, good to hear you’re feeling more positive sending you a hug { }