Linac/gamma at Univ of Florida on Dec 1--please send good thoughts my way

[Tricia (horsekayak)]

After a long conference with Dr. Friedman at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL , I've decided to have Linac (which is their version of gamma) on Tuesday, Dec. 1

Thought i would opt for surgery but some other health issues made that not an option.  Am fine with the decision, because I've researched all the options so much.  This makes the most sense due to ALL the issues that had to be considered.

One tiny  little gripe/comment:  I find it odd that Shands Neurosurgery hires people to talk on the telephone who speak very quickly and very softly.  I've had to ask more than one staff member to speak slowly and a little louder.  Guess they just dont deal very much with folks who have hearing difficulties...    Makes me appreciate the hearing that I still have !

anyway, if this is my only problem with my procedure, then all else will be absolutely fine...and in the grand scheme of things this  is something i'll laugh about next year after this is all over...Shands staff has been overwhelmingly helpful, humorous, patient...which is why i chose to go there

i would appreciate any good vibes/prayers/thoughts you guys can send my way...am so glad i found this forum...it has been one of my main sources of support during some truly crazy times...

[leapyrtwins]

Tricia -

good luck, good vibes, good thoughts, and also prayers!

Did you put your big date on the AN Calendar?

Jan

[Jim Scott]

Tricia ~

Congratulations on your treatment (GK) decision!  I know this is one of the more difficult parts of the 'AN journey' and I'm glad to learn that you're past it, now, and looking forward to moving ahead with your life.  That kind of attitude will hold you in good stead in the weeks to come.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers now and especially, next Tuesday (12/1).  I know you'll do great and I expect you to, as you noted, look back on this episode in your life in a year from now and laugh at all the angst and drama it generated.  Meanwhile, we'll be here to support you in whatever way we can. 

Jim

[wendysig]

Tricia,

Congratulations on reaching your decision regarding treatment.  In my opinion, it's the hardest part of having an AN and finding  docs  you are confident in and comfortable with is worth its weight in gold.  I'm not familiar with Linac,I'm pretty sure another member, (Arushi) was treated there and by Dr. Friedman.  She doesn't post too often these days, but if you PM her she might respond.  I wish peace of mind and   a great outcome. You will be in my thoughts and prayers on December 1.

[ghenier27]

I there, you could say that I am right in your back yard. I live in Gainesville,Florida ( GO Gators! ) and just had my surgery done October 19th. I am doing wonderful and recovered very well. I am going to send you all the postive reinforcement you need! Anytime you would like to chat. Send me a personal messenge and I will send you my home number and we can chat. And I do realize that your not having surgery but we do have sometime in common - our AN's. Sending many blessing your way! Debi

[suboo73]

Tricia,

So happy you have made your decision and are on the way to treatment!
I will be thinking of you on Tuesday and send thoughts and prayers all week long for an uneventful and successful treatment.
Please keep us posted on your progress.

Sincerely,
Sue

[cindyj]

Know you guys are on the road to FL today - have a safe trip and we'll be watching for your updates!

Look forward to meeting you after you get back home

Cindy

[shabuck]

Good luck for tomorrow Trisha, I'll be thinking of you.. good luck
Sharon xx

[CHD63]

Tricia .....

So glad you made a decision and the day is already upon you.  Be thinking about you tomorrow.

Thoughts and prayers.

Clarice

[mandy721]

Tricia,

You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.  It seems like things moved very quickly for you and am hoping that you have an easy time of it and a speedy recovery.

Mandy

[Kate B]

Add my good vibes and prayers too!

Yes, this becomes like a lifeline as you go through it....It helped me realize that there was the other side of the mountain.
You sound comfortable with your decision for all the right reasons.

I await your updates.

Kate

[sgerrard]

I went to Dr. Friedman's workshop at the Symposium in Chicago in August. He is very much on top of his game, and they have a very successful program there at Shands. I don't think you even need the good vibes, but they are forthcoming anyway. Best wishes Tricia!

Steve