
uppityperson
(115,924 posts)still_one
(98,640 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,648 posts)I'm sure you'll do great, but please keep us posted.
niyad
(123,756 posts)But know that your DU family is holding you close in our hearts. We are here for you.
Liberty Belle
(9,665 posts)and surprisingly not painful depending on the situation as there are no nerve endings in the skull.
What type of procedure is being done?
backtoblue
(12,091 posts)
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CatMor
(6,212 posts)I'm sure you will be in good hands.
ohtransplant
(1,497 posts)I'm a 10 year brain tumor survivor. If you need to vent about it, feel free to reach out.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)RestoreAmerica2020
(3,461 posts)..paz
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)cayugafalls
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Karadeniz
(24,432 posts)Berserk, so find out if you'll be given that and be prepared. Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery!
DarthDem
(5,387 posts)All of the healing vibes and the positive energy around us your way, shenmue!! You got this! We love you here.
Roy Rolling
(7,288 posts)I dont live in fear, but the body is perpetually breaking down. If its any comfort, you have the support and prayers of many other scared people, too. You arent alone. 😄
StarryNite
(11,546 posts)
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I would be scared too.
alwaysinasnit
(5,413 posts)
SheltieLover
(68,093 posts)Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Please let us know how you are doing. We are here for you!
sprinkleeninow
(20,946 posts)Ask for Holy Unction for the surgery and for healing. The Divine Physician will guide the doctor's hand and give expert assistance with all.
I believe for ultimates. With God all things are possible. Divine healing by our Divine Physician.
"All Merciful Savior, I ask for this sister to be healed. Through the prayers of Theotokos and all the Saints, Save Us!"
Hekate
(97,643 posts)orleans
(36,002 posts)it's perfectly understandable to be feeling scared. i certainly would be.
but we do what we need to.
you're loved. and we're all holding your hand.
democrank
(11,477 posts)Im sending positive thoughts and a hug.
Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)I am hoping all goes well for you. I hope that you are fixed up quickly.
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,064 posts)He has a slow growing tumor affecting balance and hearing. He's told it will be a straight forward procedure where they cut out a chunk of his skull and put it back with a plate. Yikes!
Hope yours will be straight forward as well.
Mersky
(5,340 posts)If you need to talk about it more privately, feel free to send me a message. I had a scare with my pituitary some years ago. Hang in there, do whatcha gotta do, and theres always someone listening at DU.
dchill
(42,339 posts)...and I'm still kicking. The last one was 24 years ago. I still remember some of it. I'm thinking you'll be all right. I know it's scary, but keep your chin up!
Hekate
(97,643 posts)Of course youre scared, as anyone would be. Know we are here for you.
peacebuzzard
(5,558 posts)how everything goes. I wish you courage & well wishes for great success and a fast recovery and quick return to a road of health.
I will look forward to your posts.
I am marking this on my calendar, Shenmue.
majdrfrtim
(340 posts)When I deployed to Iraq in 2008, without a weapon -- and at age 52 with no prior service -- and I felt afraid (which was often), I reminded myself that "perfect love casts out fear." That helped a lot.
Remember that you are loved.
hlthe2b
(109,725 posts)your thoughts. We are with ya, shenmue.
sinkingfeeling
(55,157 posts)
myccrider
(484 posts)Id be really anxious, too.
Wish you all the best. Please let us know how you are doing.
This may not help, but my husband had emergency surgery for a brain bleed 6 1/2 years ago and he came through fine. It took a while to recover but suddenly, after around 6-7 weeks, he bounced back big time. Came home from rehab and decided to build a gazebo in the back yard!
Good luck.
sellitman
(11,705 posts)He is 100% cured and 100% intact.
Keep the faith. Hugs!!!!!
No Vested Interest
(5,242 posts)Know that all of DU supports you and is pulling for the best outcome and shortest road to recovery.
live love laugh
(15,317 posts)catharineg
(10 posts)I don't know what yours is for. Mine was for epilepsy.... plenty of testing went into it. I had time to emotionally prepare. A healthy diet during recovery is ideal
Good luck

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