pre op appt

[Sexybare]

My pre op workup is this tues aug 7. Do you know what that means, it means the week after I will be leaving for colorado. YIKES... its coming fast. I have all these thoughts, is this realy happening AGAIN. I'm nervous, anxious, scared out of my mind. But deep down I know if I don't do this, I may never have a better life. I try not to think this way, but what if it doesn't help?! My anxiety is killing me. I'm becoming a basketcase that even tho I'm scared, I put on a strong face for my kids. Don't want them to be more scared then they already are for me. They will not be the last faces I see before going under, for they will be home in michigan when I go. They are upset about this also but they kinda understaand. I just needed to vent a lil. I'm scared. Lots of love...Dana

[Sexybare]

Its good to hear from you. How are you doing? I like the way you worded that, thank you for putting it into perspective for me. I will try to remember that when I'm feeling scared. Gentle hugs.Dana

[ChiariWolf]

Look through the telescope Dana! Through it you can see the positive outcome in the big picture. I know, easy to say but we all by nature look through a microscope at problems which leads us to fear and dispair. The telescope helps us to see the outcome and find a small sense of solace in the trial some times.

Sorry I've not been around for you. But know you are in my thoughts

CW

[irislita]

Hey sweet dana its so normal to be nervous and scarred.but i agree not taking this step might mean not feeling ever better.u have such an amazing ns and u can be sure he is doing the best for u feeling better.i have a friend i got to know in hospital.she is operated on a tumor today.they cut her from one ear to the other to get it out.i called her husband and while talking to him i had tears in.my eyes and all this operation memories came back..it is so normal and i do agree if u lived it once the second time is still a nervous thing as u know what the process of healing means.let me tell u.i am soo sure u will be better...dr.oro has healing hands...believe in him and believe in that u will be sooo much better.big hugs

[LisaRiu]

Hi Dana,

You wouldn't be human if you weren't scared. Was going to say 'normal', but us chiarians are not normal.....are we?
I am the same before any surgeries too. So scared that I couldnt even tell them my name. I've had 4 surgeries (not related to ACM) and was the same for every one of them.  
Try to think of the positives and how much better your life will be afterwards.
I have not had surgery for ACM......yet. Still going through the chiari runaround and trying to get a chiari specialist. I have a NL and she sent me to see a NS, but neither are chiari specialists. My NL does seem to know a bit about it though and is very kind so that helps a bit.
Stay positive and focus on how your life will improve afterwards
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Lisa x