Thanks and surgery next week at HEI

[DebraInTexas]

Hi all,

I want to say thank you so very much for all of the support.  Some of you don't even know that you supported me, but through your posts, PM's, emails, and phone calls, you were all the best ever.  I have read probably almost every post and have even written a few myself.  However, I have been so busy with wrapping things up at home and work (3 technology jobs including an online teaching position in a master's program for teachers) that I have not had one free minute of time.  But, I did want to post real quick like and let you know that I appreciate all of the help.  Many of you related great stories about your experience with HEI and specifically the drs that I will be having.  Friedman, Schwartz, and Stephan.  Your messages were very helpful in helping me make the right decisions.  I feel like I am in the best of hands and that I have really experienced, kind and compassionate doctors, and I've never met them face to face even though I feel like I have through your help.  My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.  My husband and I are leaving tomorrow at 6:30am for LA.  I better hurry up and get to bed if I'm going to have any sleep at all.  But, I couldn't go to bed without telling you thank you so much.  Perhaps I will meet a few of you in Sunny CA while I'm there.

My husband will be posting updates at www.caringbridge.com/visit/debraatchison if you are interested.  When I'm at Seaton, and moving around a little better, I will post here too, to let everyone know what is going on.  I'm planning on doing some little video diary thing to capture the whole experience!  Perhaps that way, I can be helpful to people in the future as you have been to me.  I feel as though I'm ready, or at least know what to expect from all of your help.  Thank you so much and I look forward to seeing you on the other side!

And....here is my new little saying.  I had wanted to get it embroidered on a shirt, but ran out of time.  "God says, it Aint Nuthin'!"  I was going to have the A and N large and have acoustic neuroma written on the letters.  A new definition for those wonderful two little letters!  Anyway....for those of you inclined to pray, I would love and welcome your prayers and for the surgery, recovery and my husband Lance as he patiently waits to hear word from the surgeons and as he so lovingly takes care of me afterwards.

You guys are the greatest, and I refer to you as friends for all the help you have given.

I did go and put my surgery on the calendar....what a great tool that is.

I appreciate you all so much!

DebraInTexas   

[sgerrard]

Hi Debra,

It sounds like you are well prepared for your visit to House, and the recovery after. Don't be surprised that you don't feel so great when you first wake up, and plan on getting lots of rest and taking it slow and easy. You will do fine with Lance at your side. I'm pretty sure LADavid will get you mentioned on the weekly round up on Sunday, if he is back on the job by then.

Best wishes,

Steve

PS: I tweaked the web page link a little.

[DebraInTexas]

Thanks for the advice....and, thanks for tweaking the Web page link....I edited it a few times and still didn't get it looking quite right.  I sure appreciate it.

Thanks again for the resting advice.  I'm looking forward to feeling good when I wake up, but will remember what you said.

Deb

[Omaschwannoma]

Deb,

I'll be praying for you and oh, about that not feeling well business....

That Mac Truck follows everyone and misses no one when they first wake up from surgery. 

The "gawkers" left behind at the scene will be your loved ones supporting you and the other "gawkers" will be us peeking in occasionally to make sure your RESTING! 

See you "round the bend" and I know all will be well for you as you have chosen the best for you. 

[texsooner]

Good luck fellow Texan....Our prayers are with you. You are well prepared and will do great. See you on the other side.

Patrick

[Kaybo]

Debra~
Hey!  I have been wondering what you decided and when you were having surgery.  I am sorry I haven't called - sounds like we have both been busy...I should've called you anyway!  I love the AN "ain't nothin'" shirt idea!  I will definitely be praying for you & Lance - may you be filled with peace as you go thru this.

[MAlegant]

Good luck Debra, we'll be cheering you on!
Marci

[DebraInTexas]

Thanks so much everyone for your well wishes and messages.  Yeah, I figured the mac truck had to be lurking close by the surgery room....ugh.  I've been hit by that dude one too many times in the past.  But, hey, we can hope for the best, right?

I look forward to the gawkers....the more the merrier!  I had a dream the other night that I woke up speaking Russian, so I hope my husband is around to translate for the gawkers if that really does happen.  But, I can't imagine I would have a decent sentence to say in Russian, since I can't seem to remember too much of it!  :-)

Thanks again for the support.  You guys are super duper!!!

Deb

[leapyrtwins]

Best of luck, Debra; and many thanks to your husband for agreeing to update us.

I know that Mac truck well, it left a few tire tracks on me post op 

See you as a postie,

Jan

[Roger64]

Good luck.. 

I'll be saying prayers for you.

Roger

[Jim Scott]

Debra inTexas:

Your doctors and facility are top-notch.  Your confidence in them will be a big help to you and its obvious that you have all the positive attitude a human being is permitted, going into brain surgery. 

I hope and will pray that you'll have a successful surgery with no complications, followed by a rapid and smooth recovery that even amazes your doctors.  See you in 'postie-land'! 

Jim

[Debbi]

Today is your day, Debra - good luck!  You're in excellent hands and you have lots and lots of prayers coming your way.  Looking forward to hearing how it went.

Debbi, sending you prayers from the "Right" coast...