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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: josnik on February 15, 2006, 09:37:46 pm
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Well Surgery time is finally here. I go in around 5am Friday morning for Translab. Time has gone by quickly (I was diagnosed mid October) Back then it seemed so far away. I think I'm doing OK-but my nerves are getting the best of me. I have my "moments".
I still have tomorrow to get things ready. My biggest support is my husband. I also have my family. I know this is in God's hands. It's just so scary not knowing the outcome. I've read all the posts here & I know that I have a good support group here no matter what the outcome is.
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Best of luck tomorrow josnik! Sending goog thoughts your way! :)
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josnik,
I am sending you hugs and warm white healing energy to help you through... you are going to be fine and yes, we are all here to cheer you on! You have a wonderful support group in your family.. and in us.
Hang in there! As my mom always says..."this, too, shall pass"... it'll be over before you know it. :)
MAJOR hugs and strength to you!
Phyllis
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Hi, Josnik,
You will be fine like many of us. In fact the size of your AN is about the same of mine. I wish you a very successful surgery, speed recovery and, most of all, a peaceful mind from God with you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
David
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Best of luck to you! I just had surgery on 2/1 and I'm feeling good. It'll all be over soon and then you can move on with life!
Good luck!
Scott
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My husband and I will be sending extra thoughts and prayers your way. We are both originally from Pittsburgh. I have wondered if I had not moved to Georgia maybe I wouldn't have
gotten the AN but I guess they exist in PA too. The night before my surgery, after taking our three kids to a friends home, my husband decided that I would have a better outcome if
I got a good nights rest. I had too many things to still take care of and really didn't feel like sleeping. He called the doctor on call at the hospital and asked if I should be given a sleeping
pill. The doctor said I would be sleeping plenty the next day and that if I did not feel like sleeping it would be OK.
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I will be thinking of you on the day of your surgery and sending you good wishes. The time after surgery goes by quickly. You will be amazed.
Jean
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josnik: by the time you are able to read this the idea that you've survived brain surgery will seem.....well it's hard to describe ain't it! I hope you have a smooth period of recovery and know that in even a couple of days from the day you read this you will feel better and before you know it .... it will all seem like a bad dream. Kathleen
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CONGRATS! By the time you read this, you will be on the other side of the mountain.
Keep your chin up and remember, this is a journey.
Allow yourself to recover and be kind to yourself!
You survived a major surgery and now you have the beautiful gift of recovery and life.
:)
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Well I'm home as of Tuesday(2/21) morning! The surgery was a success-- got all of the tumor and no sign of facial weakness.
balance is ok--still getting around slowly. Now the healing process begins. Thank you all for your support. I could not have done it without this site. I thank all of my doctors and nurses as well at Allegheny General Hospital (Dr Chen & Dr Baghai) in Pittsburgh, PA. The surgery took about 8 1/2 hrs.
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Happy Homecoming! Keep in touch.
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Josnik: Welcome home! Take things easy, baby yourself and give yourself plenty of time!!! Keep in touch! Glad to hear things are going so well! luv2teachsped
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Wondeful outcome. It will take some time for the balance to come back. You will be fine soon! Congratulation!
David
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welcome home and congrats! All in time now, you'll be doing great! Hang in there, take things slow and YAY! It's over! :)
Phyllis
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Great stuff. Take your recovery one step at a time.