Brain Surgery scheduled for October 3 at 9am in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I fly out with my mom on October 1st at 10:45am
I return on October 12 at 2:30pm
I will not be allow to drive for at least 4 weeks once I return home
I return to Wisconsin the week on Thanksgiving for 6 week post of check-op
this is basically what will be done; every case is different... but in case you were wondering!
Posterior fossa decompression surgery is performed on adults with CM to create more space for the cerebellum and to relieve pressure on the spinal column. Surgery involves making an incision at the back of the head and removing a small portion of the bottom of the skull (and sometimes part of the spinal column) to correct the irregular bony structure. The neurosurgeon may use a procedure called electrocautery to shrink the cerebellar tonsils. This surgical technique involves destroying tissue with high-frequency electrical currents.
if anyone wants to see video of surgery here is where I will be going, and what surgery looks like (GROSS!!!!!) http://www.wichiaricenter.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000006#treatment
Thursday, September 1, 2011
BRAIN SURGERY scheduled! October 3/2011
I don't know what to think; a bit overwhelmed. I am scared. I know fear is not from God, but the emotion is still there none the less. I am praying. God gave me this verse; Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
I close my eyes and imagine Jesus holding me like a mom would her baby, loving me, soothing me like I did for my children, even though I could not fix all their ailments (not saying that He can not fix me) but at the same time just wrapping me in His love. I do feel that peace, and I can shut my eyes and "see" it!
I do have a peace; and I know that comes from God. He is paving a way for us to be able to afford this, yesterday I was able to get airline tickets $100 each.... WOW; and the house where my mom will be staying is taking a donation of $60 a night, much cheaper than a hotel. There are a LOT more details to be worked out for the kids, but I know God is faithful. He has been challenging me on my control issues, and this has been a HUGE "give it over to Him"; and I have peace with that!
Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
I close my eyes and imagine Jesus holding me like a mom would her baby, loving me, soothing me like I did for my children, even though I could not fix all their ailments (not saying that He can not fix me) but at the same time just wrapping me in His love. I do feel that peace, and I can shut my eyes and "see" it!
I do have a peace; and I know that comes from God. He is paving a way for us to be able to afford this, yesterday I was able to get airline tickets $100 each.... WOW; and the house where my mom will be staying is taking a donation of $60 a night, much cheaper than a hotel. There are a LOT more details to be worked out for the kids, but I know God is faithful. He has been challenging me on my control issues, and this has been a HUGE "give it over to Him"; and I have peace with that!
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