Update to Brain surgery thread.

[old bear]

Carl, as others have suggested, make a list of questions and have someone attend your next Dr apt with you. Two heads are better than one, (Ok that was a poor gag but it was the best I could come up with) that way they can help remember all the questions and answers. Wishing you a quick and speedy recovery.

 

[Marine Corps Air]

Carl,

This certainly sounds like great news, especially since it could be a definitive milestone towards eliminating most, if not all, of these medical problems. Will you be having the surgery at Brackenridge in Austin?

My only question for the surgeon (or surgical team) would be concerning their number of surgeries completed in the past, and their successful outcomes (this should be as close to 100% as possible).

We certainly hope that all of the procedures will be very successful so that you can return to full-time work in your profession. That will also permit you to make more meaningful contributions to your "Gun Budget"!

Please continue to keep us posted.

 

[shouldazagged]

Praying and rooting for you, Ringo. We need your vast knowledge of old movies here, so get well quickly.

State of the art for that kind of surgery is most impressive, so you should do fine with one more hole in your head.

 

[Faulkner]

Ringo, are you having DBS surgery? My wife has DBS surgery 11 months ago to address her Parkinson's symptoms and the results were miraculous.

 

[ATF]

Really wish you the best and a quick recovery. 1% means it's a very common procedure so don't worry

 

[wunderboy]

All is going according to plan,may not be our plan,but The Lord has a plan. You will be fine.

 

[Papa32129]

Hope your surgery goes well, Physical therapy and occupational therapists are your guide to a quick recovery.

Consult your physician about taking a laxative before surgery.
There is Nothing worse than bearing down for a bowel movement with a migraine headache.

Papa

 

[Cyrano]

Here's another Texan keeping his fingers crossed for you.

 

[Erich]

Prayers here as well. I know it sounds scary as anything, but my sister had a brain tumor removed at Mayo a few years back. She had about a solid year of readjustment, and she's just fine now - thank God. Here's wishing you a completely successful procedure and recuperation - God bless you.

 

[kozmic]

Ringo, you might wanna tell 'em to take a few before pictures so they don't cross any wires when they put you back together!

All your friends here will be there for support and prayers before, during and after. We definitely got you covered buddy.

 

[wbraswell]

Ringo, we're all with you. We care.

 

[Krell1]

It sounds like your mentally ready for this. It would scare me half to death! Hope everything goes well and you come through this OK. All of us on the forum will be thinking of you and waiting for your results.

 

[Bro. Dave]

You will have prayer support from here, for sure. I hope you don't mind a Baptist praying for you!

 

[2hawk]

Thoughts and prayers your way, Ringo. Keep us posted.

 

[deanodog]

Best wishes to you and your family for a complete recovery.

 

[Ματθιας]

Hope everything goes smoothly with no complications and a speedy recovery.

 

[G-Mac]

Prayers sent from Central New York, Ringo Kid.

 

[Gardner11]

Prayers sent that all will be well from Texas

 

[quneur]

My neurologist convinced me to get a brain biopsy when my CNSV flared again. She was looking for markers (or whatever they look for). It scared me. But a week before the scheduled operation, the neurosurgery department took the time to make an appointment to explain the operation and any questions I may have.

On the day of the operation, the anaesthesiologist asked me to count from backwards starting from a 100. I got to 98.

The surgeon woke me up to tell me the surgery went well. Other than the tube I had to remove in order to relieve my bladder, the entire thing was fairly easy. Fear made it bigger than it actually was.

I have a quarter size hole above my right ear just like Ladder13's brother. The hole is now covered by harden scar tissue. It feels like the same as regular bone.

The results of the biopsy was they couldn't find anything.

 

[bigride]

Prayers your way. Hope they get all the parts where they belong. Wouldn't want to come out with a screw loose. God bless before, during, and after for a quick recovery.