Update to Brain surgery thread.

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GatorFarmer said:
Is there anything we can do for you to help your recovery, I mean anything you need?
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Heh heh,the only thing I can think of is help in choosing something for one of those karma things. I was figuring on some kind of a gift card since I couldnt think of anything else of use to anyone?

BTW--I just got called and now have an appointment on April twenty first. Not sure what this is about yet but--im needing to meet with another surgeon. I guess the process has officially began. :)
 
the ringo kid said:
Im not sure of the proper terminology for it but,this one is where they insert a wire of somekind which sends electronic signals to the brain to keepit from giving me the shakes. Tonight im going to watch that dvd i was given and will see what allut says. Ill be trying to get here tomorrrow to post anything good I canget from it.

Im glad it did wonders for your wife. My older sister and a Cousin have the samething I do,only mines worse.I remember people telling me as far back as ninety six--that they noticed my shaking--which I nerver noticed myself. It was nine years later when i was diagnosed with it. Even then--I still never noticed anything was wrong.
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Yep, that's it. DBS is Direct Brain Stimulation. For her it was a two step process. In the first surgery they install two electrodes in through the top of the head and run the signal wires down the back of the neck and cap them off there until the second surgery. About 10-14 days later they install the control device, kind of like a heart pacer, under the colar bone. They will then push the signal wires down the inside of the neck under the skin and connect them to the control device.

My wife saw immediate results.
 
I wish you a speedy recovery.

My mum has it to, but she had a medicine pump installed.
Not the expencive type just a budget version.
The doctors wouldnt spend the time and money on her :( "she is just a'n old woman"
I wish karma would strike back at them:o

Any way, i'v heard wonders about your type of op. so fear not.
You will get back in the sadle really soon after the surgery :D
 
the ringo kid said:
heh heh,I already have a screw loose but hope the wires are put back correctly? :D Wheres Dr.McCoy and Mr.Spock when they are needed?
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I was thinking of an outcome that could be a little different. A screw loose would be a bad thing. I assume. since you're on the forum and love guns, you tend to be conservative. Let's hope they don't get something cross wired and accidentally change you into a raging liberal. If they do, and you start selling your guns, please keep me in mind!!!!! Seriously, prayers being sent that you come out of this OK. Any surgery is scary and when they start messing with the most important part of the body it's only normal to be very concerned. Hang in there Ringo!!!!!!!
 
Faulkner said:
Yep, that's it. DBS is Direct Brain Stimulation. For her it was a two step process. In the first surgery they install two electrodes in through the top of the head and run the signal wires down the back of the neck and cap them off there until the second surgery. About 10-14 days later they install the control device, kind of like a heart pacer, under the colar bone. They will then push the signal wires down the inside of the neck under the skin and connect them to the control device.

My wife saw immediate results.
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Glad hers is working out well for her. I wonder if there will be any problems taking a shower with those wires before everything is complete? I had a pic line once after I had a major surgery back six years ago,but had no problems with wires getting wet.
 
Qball said:
I wish you a speedy recovery.

My mum has it to, but she had a medicine pump installed.
Not the expencive type just a budget version.
The doctors wouldnt spend the time and money on her :( "she is just a'n old woman"
I wish karma would strike back at them:o

Any way, i'v heard wonders about your type of op. so fear not.
You will get back in the sadle really soon after the surgery :D
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Hope hers ended upthey way she needed it. Luckily ive never had any "bad"doctors--even though a Dr did mess up on operating on my left foot. I dont hold it against him as I thought he tried his best. that operation was supposed to stop the pain in my foot--but greatly increased it--so I have to get it operated on again some time soon.

Im hoping that I can keep doing my exercise walks daily--I cant stand being idle. Crossword Puzzles only go so far as entertainment.:o
 
Krell1 said:
I was thinking of an outcome that could be a little different. A screw loose would be a bad thing. I assume. since you're on the forum and love guns, you tend to be conservative. Let's hope they don't get something cross wired and accidentally change you into a raging liberal. If they do, and you start selling your guns, please keep me in mind!!!!! Seriously, prayers being sent that you come out of this OK. Any surgery is scary and when they start messing with the most important part of the body it's only normal to be very concerned. Hang in there Ringo!!!!!!!
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Heh heh,funny you should mention that. I was just talking with my neighbor yesterday afternoon and she mentioned that things wouldnt be the same if it turned me anti-Conservative. My neighbor loves to talk about certains like that to see my reaction.However--I think she too needs brain surgery to help her memory out, because--I never change my emotions when discussing those things. I like to keep them guessing.

Thank you for all the positive stuff.
 
the ringo kid said:
Glad hers is working out well for her. I wonder if there will be any problems taking a shower with those wires before everything is complete? I had a pic line once after I had a major surgery back six years ago,but had no problems with wires getting wet.
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They don't leave the wires hanging out . . . they roll them up and leave them under the scalp. They are very tiny, more like filements than wires.
 
The radiation for my prostate cancer was faster than nifty lube. Or in and out burger? I dropped my shorts in front of six women I didn't know. With me being very shy it's a curse. But they made me feel comfortable. The radiation techs(nurses) were awesome. After 45 radiation treatments I know what being in a microwave feels like. Lol
But modern medicine is unbelievable. They do this stuff everyday. It's easy to them and a pit stop for us. You have a different out look on life. Another page to turn.
My plans changed,

Fishing
More fishing
Shooting
More shooting
Bikini watching
More bikini watching
Even more bikini watching

That's it, plus watch the grass and corn grow. I don't care about anything life's too short.

God bless, bill
 
Faulkner said:
They don't leave the wires hanging out . . . they roll them up and leave them under the scalp. They are very tiny, more like filements than wires.
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Whew, good.I dont like taking baths--just showers. :) When I had had major surgery in oh eight--they did have one wire running outside my body--but was only for a medicine ball which had morphine in it. Thankfully,I only had to wear it for about ten days.
 
BigBill said:
The radiation for my prostate cancer was faster than nifty lube. Or in and out burger? I dropped my shorts in front of six women I didn't know. With me being very shy it's a curse. But they made me feel comfortable. The radiation techs(nurses) were awesome. After 45 radiation treatments I know what being in a microwave feels like. Lol
But modern medicine is unbelievable. They do this stuff everyday. It's easy to them and a pit stop for us. You have a different out look on life. Another page to turn.
My plans changed,

Fishing
More fishing
Shooting
More shooting
Bikini watching
More bikini watching
Even more bikini watching

That's it, plus watch the grass and corn grow. I don't care about anything life's too short.

God bless, bill
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If I looked like Adonis? I wouldnt mind that at all. :D
 
I apologize for just now finding this thread. Prayer from this end of Texas for you and for responsible for your care. May God rest His hand upon those each step of the way.
 
pawncop said:
I apologize for just now finding this thread. Prayer from this end of Texas for you and for responsible for your care. May God rest His hand upon those each step of the way.
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Thank you sir and no problems at all.Everything is appreciated.

Also, I was going to watch the surgery dvd this morning but--maintenance were over so ill watch it later today. Ill post what I can from that DvD in case anyone else here may need that info.
 
Good Luck! My surgery, as I mentioned long ago now was a two day affair, resulting in my early retirement. I too was told I could pass during the surgeries, or wake up a few days later...I took lots of blood and there were fears by family, but I am still here! Good Luck!! Prayer seems to help!
 
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