Hi all on the W&W front. After 5 years in W&W, I'm sorry to say that the time has come for me to move on to the radiosurgery board. My AN has grown a bit bigger over the past 2 years so it's time. I'd like to thank all the members of the academy.... ok, kidding.
In case this could help anyone, my decisions are based on a few big factors in my life that would make surgery too difficult. #1 I'm a coward
but that's not a real reason... I could butch up if I had to. #2 I have spinal stenosis of the cervical spine and don't think I could do a long surgery. #3 I am the caretaker for my 89 year old mother and brother who is in 4th stage cirrhosis of the liver. I have to be there for them. #4 the only factor that I'm happy about, ... we just bought a second house of my dreams in N. FL and I have to keep working to support it.
So that is all. I am just starting this journey. My husband and I are going to see Dr. Eshrahgi at the University of Miami for a first consult.
Wish me luck and prayers... thank you
Loree J.
