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Title: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: kelli on December 19, 2007, 12:00:26 am

I am finally having surgery after a year of waiting on a 3cm AN. Dr. Nutik is doing the posterior/retro approach in Redwood City Kaiser.
I pray that the surgery will go well and I will recover quickly.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Much love,
Kelli

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: nancyann on December 19, 2007, 05:01:00 am

Kelli:  I will put positive thoughts out to the universe for you, & pray all goes well.  Remember, post op you may feel like you were hit by a mack truck, I know I did (that anesthesia gets me every time).    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
Always good thoughts,  Nancy

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: danijake on December 19, 2007, 06:03:40 am

Kelli,
I will put you in my prayers, also. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Yes, you will feel like you've been hit by a truck! Not gonna lie or even sugarcoat it. But you will be okay.  ;D

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: Omaschwannoma on December 19, 2007, 06:33:29 am

Kelli,

Good thoughts to you on your "special" day.  Know all will be well that day.  I also send good thoughts to your surgeons, nurses and all who will be taking care of you during that time of recovery.  Time heals all wounds, remember this when the questions of "why can't I..., when will this..., and where's my patience" come up every now and then.  Looking forward to your being a "postie".

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: HeadCase2 on December 19, 2007, 07:56:34 am

kelli,
  Sending positive thoughts your way in hopes of a fast recovery.  When you can, let us know how you're doing post-op.
Regards,
 Rob

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: krbonner on December 19, 2007, 08:32:04 am

I'll definitely be thinking of you tomorrow!

Katie

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: Boppie on December 19, 2007, 09:30:22 am

Dear Kelli, I will say a prayer for you.  Keep up your patience and give yourself time to rest.  Please keep us posted. 

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: lori67 on December 19, 2007, 09:56:50 am

Kelli

Good luck to you tomorrow.  Know that we are all thinking of you and we're with you in spirit.  They probably wouldn't let us in the OR any other way!

First couple of days are rough - everyone is right!  But you get through that and soon you'll be feeling pretty good.  Get lots of rest, take care of yourself and we'll be praying for you and sending good thoughts your way!

Can't wait to hear from you when you're back at home!
Lori

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 19, 2007, 11:16:53 am

Kelli -

my prayers are with you tomorrow and throughout your recovery.  I'm sure everything will go well.  Relax and remember that recovery takes time.  It's hard to be patient, but try your best not to get frustrated.  Don't forget that we are here for you.  Please let us know how it turns out when you are able. 

All the best,

Jan   

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: Captain Deb on December 19, 2007, 11:27:16 am

Kelli,
Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way tomorrow. Please know alot of us here have been in your shoes and know your fears and anxieties and also know you will come out of this OK. Yes the Mac truck thing, but OK. The good thing is you won't remember the first few days much. It's kind of a blur for me. Just remember that recovery from this is best taken in small steps and tiny accomplishments. Your family members are welcome to log on for you if you aren't up to it if you have any questions--we've all been there.

Be well and sail on!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate2.gif)

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on December 19, 2007, 11:28:25 am

I will light a candle during these darker (well in the PNW anyway) short days of the year and pray for you specifically.

Have faith, try to be strong and keep moving forward. You have lots of great people here to support you once you are back on-line… be sure to post when you can.

Wonderful winter wellness wishes to you Kelli!

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Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: kelli on December 19, 2007, 11:36:19 am

Thank you all so much!!!
Your beautiful thoughts and words of encouragement have touched my heart.
I'm on my way now down to the hospital for my pre-op and meeting with the anesthesiologist.
Then I will be staying at a hotel with my mom tonight and be at the hospital at 6am tomorrow.
My Christmas wish is a perfect surgery and a quick recovery.

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers :)
In gratitude,
Kelli

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: berniejfnp on December 19, 2007, 01:08:55 pm

Hi Kelli,

Just a quick note to send you positive energy and strength as you proceed with your endeavor.  I understand that this has been a difficult decision for you  as it has been for many of the forum members.  I am 12 days post op, feeling stronger daily and know that you will also do well.  Taking each day as an adventure and setting achievable goals helps to keep your progress in perspective.  Take care, best of all recovery possibilities are sent your way.  Keep in touch as able.

Bernie

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: OMG16 on December 19, 2007, 01:39:24 pm

You have been added to my Prayers.  Try to relax today with a message and a hot bubble bath.  Rememember when you are having bad days to lean on us...........I just broke out into song for you.  Come on everybody sing along and show Kelli the power of the AN support forum.    16

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: ppearl214 on December 19, 2007, 01:44:02 pm

Quote from: OMG16 on December 19, 2007, 01:39:24 pm

You have been added to my Prayers.  Try to relax today with a message and a hot bubble bath.  Rememember when you are having bad days to lean on us...........I just broke out into song for you.  Come on everybody sing along and show Kelli the power of the AN support forum.    16

for those of you here that have heard my voice....  :o... trust me, 16, you don't want me singing along.


kelli, I know you are en route now and I wanted you to know that I am cheering you on... sending healing/wellness wishes as well as my huggles (I also send my pug's healing *toots* as they seem to work as well :)  ).  Good luck to you tomorrow... be well and Gawd speed.

Looking forward to you joining the ranks of "Postie" (post-treatment) status.

Phyl

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: mindyandy on December 19, 2007, 01:47:53 pm

Kelli
My prayers are with you and HUGS AND MORE HUGS.....We will be thinking of you. Please post when you feel better....HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mindy

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: kelli on January 06, 2008, 04:54:10 pm

  :)
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers!  All of your responses were so kind and helpful.  I felt so much better going into surgery with so much encouragement.  Thank you!

Surgery went very well.  It was less than 9 hours and the doctor got over 90% of the tumor.  He said I can radiate the residual or watch and wait.  I am so glad to start the new year off without worrying constantly about what to do. I have been out of the hospital for 2 weeks and I'm finally feeling like talking to anyone. You all were very accurate, I do feel like I was run over by a Mack Truck!  The first week I had to crawl to the bathroom, now I am able to walk a little bit.  I am still very dizzy and my headaches are still pretty bad.  I am much better though.  Wow!  What an experience!  My main problems besides the dizziness are an increase in the tinnitus, no hearing in the left ear now and also severe left eye dryness.  I've been putting gels and drops in my left eye constantly.  I do hope my eye problem gets better in time.  I'm going to read the eyecare section and try to figure out what to do about my eye.

Thank you all so much!!!
May we all have a healthy and blessed new year!
In gratitude,
Kelli

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: nancyann on January 06, 2008, 05:14:07 pm

Hey Kelli:  Welcome to the other side kiddo !!!   Good to hear all went well.   Yeah, post op was rough, wasn't it.
I suggest you make an appt. with your optomologist so he/she can evaluate your cornea,  I have this done routinely.   Hopefully your eye will settle down.  In the meantime you're doing everything right, continue with the lubricant/drops.   As soon as I feel the burn starting I immediately put in the lubricant.
You may want to make yourself an eyepatch with syran wrap to wear at night - it gives a sort of 'greenhouse' effect over your eye.  Just cut out the syran wrap to fit around your eye, then tape it all over to seal. (the top should be just above your eyebrows - don't want pressure on the lids).
There's an 'eyebubble' you can order if it doesn't improve, but let's see how things go.

Good thoughts to you kelli, Nancy

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: OMG16 on January 06, 2008, 09:12:22 pm

Kelli you didn't say if you had numbness on that side or not so I will post a reply as if you do.  Be very careful not to scratch your eye and if you have any redness have it checked out right away.  You are right there are many tips on post op eye lubrication on the site.  With you just having surgery you may not be able to read through those for a while so please feel free to post a new topic so you do not exhaust yourself.  We will all understand having gone through the post op period ourselve or with family members.  16

Title: Re: I need prayers for Thursday Dec 20 surgery please!
Post by: Captain Deb on January 07, 2008, 02:47:47 pm

Hip Hip Hurray!
Let's raise a toastie!
Our gal Kelli
Is now a Postie!

Rest up, take care of the eye and be sure to try and walk a little each day. Gotta have someone with you of course! Also, don't forget to load up on the fruit--good to keep the pipes working, if ya know what I mean. Berry and banana smoothies with protien powder are really good for you right now, as is fresh air a few times a day.
Take care--any questions, don't hesitate to post 'em to any of us!

Healing Hugs to ya Sweetie!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate2.gif)