where do I get the courage???

[lor124]

My headache doctor says my headaches are from the chiari and she wants me to go back to the NS to find out whats next. I'm afraid to make the call!!!!!! I was prepared for the surgery when the 1st NS said I had to have it. He referred me to another doctor since he doesn't do surgeries anymore and when I got there she decided to send me to the headache specialist. I just don't know how to get up enough courage to call her back.. Please help...

[Shane99]

Guys, I know that this is daunting and so very scary. The whole idea of having someone operate on their brain is overwhelming. But as someone that's had it done - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SURGERY!

I think that Lovemygirls will tell you the same thing. Her herniation doubled in size in less than 3 months.

Even though I'm still having problems, they aren't because of the operation - it's because the operation was too late. Please don't put this off. I feel so much better in general and the issues I'm having were about to get exponentially worse.

Although it may seem overwhelming now, a couple of months after surgery you'll be very blase about the whole thing - to the shock of everyone you tell the story's too. I'm 7 months post-op and will tell people about my brain surgery and make jokes about it and I can see the amazement on their faces sometimes - "You had brain surgery!?!"

[selmaS]

Lori and Joy....I truly understand...I fought so hard to get the MRI that is scheduled tomorrow AM, but I am very nervous because I don't know what the outcome will be...surgery or more wait and see.....but as I am typing this I started to cough...u know ouch....I really want to be rid of this pain....my ears constantly buzzing..... I am afraid if I don't take care of this soon I will have perm damage....both aspects scare me.......Joy I agree with staying intune wiwth ur spiritual side.....I will keep u both in my prayers.

Godspeed
"selma"

[jyojlynn]

I wish could tell you the words of wisdom that can see you through.  I have put off for four days going to get my MRI results because I don't know if I want to know what they say - so I understand. I am afraid and I am so sick that I just don't know if I have any courage anymore.  If you are a spiritual person, pray for courage. God will bring it to you if you ask and believe.  You can always turn to one of us to lend you that extra strength you may need and we will be there for you.

God bless you -

Joy

[selmaS]

Think of Steve....sorry, but I gotta think he is pulling for u all the way over in Iraq......if ur chiari specialist believes u need the surgery.....and u have faith in this dr...then trust her...if not find another dr u r confident in......but there is no cure...only relief from pain...the longer u wait there r possibilities of perm damage......
I am sorry I don't know if u said...what is ur herniation? and do u have a syrinx?

Godspeed
"selma"