Hello everyone, it's been along time since I've been on here, but with good reason. I want to encourage everyone that's went thru what we have, to know that things can really turn around for you. I had my 13 hour surgery back in Feb. M.R.I. in August, and another one in Nov. Everythings great. No more M.R.I.'s until May 2009. My hypersensitive hearing in my good ear is finnally settling down to. I used to carry earplugs with me 24/7. Now just around noisey machinery ect. Mentally, I've been back to normal since about Oct. no more panic attacks/depression. I've found that I must keep busy to keep my wits! No drugs. I'v been busy planning Christmas, as well as my Carribean cruise for Jan. I told myself last Feb, if I survive my operation, and have no real disabilites because of it, I would treat myself to a nice 7 night carribean cruise with a balcony room this time.( you have to have something to look forward to) So, I want to Thank everyone on here than lent me a helping hand when things were very bad. And Merry Christmas, and good health! Zeek.