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Well,looks like surgery will happen upon insurance approval. I dont know how long approving process is? but possibly in April--ill finally have it done.

There is a less than one percent chance of death--which im not worried at all about. I had a two percent chance in dying when my gallbladder was removed. I just want to get this thing done and over with.

Anyway,I spent six hours at this appointment yesterday. The actual surgery takes place over a three day period.I do not know if itsthree in a row? but--total operation time is about four or so hours.The first and third day is outpatient stuff, but the middle is at least a one to maybe two night stay in the hospital.

As far as I can remember what was said--there are two types of brain surgery both involve having a hole drilled through the skull. I dont remember the names for these surgeries but--the one that the Neurosurgeon recommended--was to have a stimulation wire:::sorry,I forgot the actual term:::: inserted through the skull into the brain.There is a pic line? thing inserted in the chest--buy I cant recall why? Anyway,this type of surgery is the type where if they come up with a new process or stimulator--it can easily be upgraded and or replaced.

Anyway,the process is started and if approved? ill possibly have all this done in April??????? I know I have to have cat scans and such--so--cant see things taking too long--aside from available surgery dates and such.

Step one includes drilling the hole? or either just attaching some two tothree inch long-square device--to my head and I think this is supposed to take an hour or two?? Through this device--is where the stimulator device is put into the brain.

Sorry I cant remember proper terms but--in a nut shell--this is what I learned yesterday.
 
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Heck, put your trust in the Almighty, and we will all be asking Him, in the Name of His Son, according to His Will, to guide the hands & the eyes of those doing your surgeries and all of your care.

we all need 1)good docs, 2) good nurses 3) good medicines 4) the good Lord, not necessarily in that order.
 
Wow Ringo! I pray every thing goes well.
If you find out the name of these procedures, I'd like to understand them better, to give me a better idea of what you face.
I know you will do well because of your strong attitude. Heck, I'm proof that people can live without a brain.

Keep us posted my friend.
 
I think you need to discuss this more with your doctors so you understand it better. Ask questions if you do not understand. Write down any questions before your next appointment. Have someone with you who might understand and remember more than you do.

I might mess with peoples' minds but a brain surgeon I'm not.

I totally agree with the bolded. They are going to bend/staple/mutilate you a bit; ask anything and everything that will let you understand this procedure. Knowing what s going on will help put your mind at ease.

In 05 when the doctor told me I had Kidney cancer i asked a bunch of questions. When I went to the surgeon I had a heck of a lot more and my doctors were good about answering them.

Let us know before you go in and we will keep you in our thoughts/prayers.
 
Prayers for the best outcome possible, Ringo.

3 years ago this June my brother had an 11 hr brain operation. His skull is still as thick as it ever was. :D


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Oh my goodness!! Well you certainly have my prayers and positive thoughts for a good outcome and a rapid, complete and pain free recovery. You will remain on my prayer list until I see you post up that it's all done and all is well.

I WILL be thinking of you. Try to stay positive and for cryin' out loud follow the doctors orders!
 
Ringo, Prayers sent from a fellow Texan are on the way. Keep thinking positive like you're doing & you'll do fine!
 
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I had neck surgery last July. They worked on my for 6 hours and I spent one night in the Hospital. It was no fun but I am feeling fine now and am glad I had it done. I did see a second Neurosurgeon to make sure I really needed to have the surgery. We live in a great age as far as having medical care. My father suffered with the same maladies I have but I have been able to have surgeries to cure me. My father suffered. I am sure you will be fine and I am pulling for you.
 
My prayers are also sent. You have more guts than I do. I don't think I could even TALK about drilling a hole in my head, let alone have someone actually do it.
Godspeed and quick recovery!

P.S. in case, after the procedure, you forget who's guns those are in your safe, they're mine, ok? Just PM me for my address.
 
Brain surgery? Now I know why you befriended me! That's OK, you can discontinue our friendship as soon as you're well. :D

Seriously Carl, prayers and blessings sent your way.
 
Heck, put your trust in the Almighty, and we will all be asking Him, in the Name of His Son, according to His Will, to guide the hands & the eyes of those doing your surgeries and all of your care.

we all need 1)good docs, 2) good nurses 3) good medicines 4) the good Lord, not necessarily in that order.

And all God's people said...

AMEN!
 
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