🏈 Brain Surgery?

How the hell did I miss this is what I'm asking myself right now... I'm sorry to hear about your struggles Wayne and my thoughts are with ya. I'm hoping you have a quick recovery.

Keep us updated on your plans.

I've been reading up on cavernoma a bit to see what its about and what can be done to get you better.
 
planomateo said:
I've been reading up on cavernoma a bit to see what its about and what can be done to get you better.
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The neuro-surgeons I've talked with say that the type I have is the easiest to deal with using non-invasive surgery. The three I have visited all agree with the plan laid out to use the cyberknife procedure. There is another option called a gamma-knife but in my case they suggest using the cyberknife. The gamma knife people say theirs is the best and vice versa so I'm just going with the advice of the 3 Birmingham neuro-surgeons who have consulted me and have access to both of these options.

I appreciate your concern @planomateo .
 
@Bamabww . Praying for your full recovery. My dad is a Baptist minister, as I hardly ever listened to him growing up and I only listen to him as my dad and not as a preacher, I'm not very religious. This is hard for me to talk about and confess to. I believe in God, I just don't have that much faith. I just wonder why God let's the bad things happen that happens. I wish I could be more faithful and trusting but I'm not and I believe in ME and my choices more than I do in God. I don't know if he will hear me, but I will pray. Get better Brother.
 
Sounds like they at least have a handle on what you have. Very sorry for your trials man, I know this must be a scary and anxious time. I'll pray things keep improving for you and you return to normal quickly.

Completely missed your first post, but maybe they won't put you on something similar to what you enjoyed in your teens, only for non-recreational purposes...
 
I have no idea what this is supposed to be but I thought it was funny.


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bamaledge said:
@Bamabww . Praying for your full recovery. My dad is a Baptist minister, as I hardly ever listened to him growing up and I only listen to him as my dad and not as a preacher, I'm not very religious. This is hard for me to talk about and confess to. I believe in God, I just don't have that much faith. I just wonder why God let's the bad things happen that happens. I wish I could be more faithful and trusting but I'm not and I believe in ME and my choices more than I do in God. I don't know if he will hear me, but I will pray. Get better Brother.
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It is a good thing to believe in your choices. Don't feel the Baptist heat of fire and brimstone. I recently witnessed a sermon that changed how I look at the world. No matter how rich or poor, or good or evil we are you can't escape life or death. In the end all will be satisfied.

Here is a link to Revelations 21. I found the answer to why God let's bad things happen in Verse 8

"8. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death" They have two deaths to contend with, and it ain't going to be a cake walk.

http://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/21.html
 
Bama Brothers and Sisters,

I go to Birmingham tomorrow, Friday Nov. 14th, for more test and a consultation with the 3 neuro-surgeons to develop a plan for treating my problem. Depending on the outcome of the tests and then our agreement with the surgeon's plan of treatment, the procedure may be done Friday afternoon. The documentation they sent details a side effect not mentioned before that causes us a little concern. It is usually a temporary effect but loss of vision is not a small thing in our mind. So it's wait and see until they get the test results for me tomorrow around noon.

In a conference call this week I explained I haven't had anymore symptoms since November 3rd. They told me the cavernoma can sometimes seal itself off and they think that is why my condition has improved so much. The question is will it stay sealed off or return and cause more eye damage by diverting blood flow away from the occipital lobe of my brain which controls my vision. I'm sure it's not as simple as I stated it but that's the way I understood what they were explaining. I was told on the 3rd that if I remained symptom free for 4 days I could resume most all of my regular activities and I have pretty much.

My question is will having this procedure done tomorrow keep me from watching the ballgame on Saturday? If so I'm for putting it off till Monday of next week. That will give me a week, if needed and usually it's not, to recuperate in time for homecoming. We have tickets for that game.

I very much appreciate all of your support and show of concern. Roll Tide.

Wayne
 
Wayne, put it in The Lord's hands brother. He will take care of you. I would ask the Dr's tomorrow morning what will Sat look like for you being able to watch the game. Only they can tell you. Prayers!!
 

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