Posted by Jaimelynn on December 5, 2025, 7:46 pm Sia's daughter
There were a few major complications during her surgery.
The most serious was a large dural tear (the very thin membrane that protects the spinal cord) resulting in a dangerous CSF leak (cerebrospinal fluid leak) discovered during the new fusions and removal of extensive scar tissue on several levels.
That is a life/limb threatening and potential brain damage situation so requires extreme caution.
They've had to keep her sedated, lying prone, and used a paralytic agent and intubation normally only used during spine surgeries to prevent any movement that could damage the surgical repair of the torn dura.
They woke her up this afternoon and raised her up 10° to test if the repair is holding. No instant headache, which is great! but new, extremely painful muscle spasms on her entire left side suddenly began. Not sure why. Another MRI tomorrow to see what's changed and if it is related to the CSF leak.
Once she is stabilized, she'll go to Northeast Rehab in Nashua for the rest of her inpatient recovery & rehab, then home once she doesn't need round-the-clock nursing care.
It's going to be a long haul to recover from this.
She may pop in a few times to post if she's able and not in too much pain.
Please send my love
Posted by Trish on December 6, 2025, 12:57 pm, in reply to "Update on my Mum (Sia)" Admin
Thanks much!
Posted by greenman on December 6, 2025, 7:59 am, in reply to "Update on my Mum (Sia)" Valued Poster
It's always difficult working on the spine, I was afraid it would be tough. But she seems amazingly resilient, and like the others here I wish her, and your family, the best. RESIST!
Posted by Skye on December 5, 2025, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Update on my Mum (Sia)" Valued Poster
Your mom and her family are constantly in my thoughts and well wishes. I was afraid that something like this could happen, remembering what happened before. I pray that she will recover with less pain to deal with. Thank you for letting us know. ❤️
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Posted by Moishe on December 5, 2025, 8:30 pm, in reply to "Update on my Mum (Sia)" Valued Poster
Thanks for the update. I'm sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Posted by Christopher Blackwell on December 5, 2025, 8:28 pm, in reply to "Update on my Mum (Sia)"
Sounds like hell to deal with, I hope for the best for her,ChristopherBlackwell
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