Release from the Misery of the Neuro-Observation & Continued Hospital Stay The day after the surgery, when I guess they realized nothing incredibly serious would happen, I was moved into a private room with a roommate. I remained there another full 2 days. I know I was in incredible pain, but I will never forget [...]
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Operation Day and the Surgery
Operation Day! I vaguely remember waking up that morning, getting to the hospital and walking onto the surgical reception floor. I also vaguely remember, practically whispering, "I am here for surgery." I waited in the reception area with my husband and parents before they called me back. My mother would not sit still. So, I [...]
The Night Before Surgery
The Night Before Knowing I was heading into possible, life-threatening surgery the next day, my friends and family were quite a mess. I found myself trying to manage them, as opposed to dealing with my own worries. However, one of the most beautiful moments was when a close friend came over. As she was leaving, [...]
So, Freddy Krueger And I Walk Into A Bar…
Oh, Freddy. You really did some damage during that surgery! My 3rd Brain Surgery: 12+ Hours, Boy Am I Glad I Was Asleep! It's officially a week and a half since my 12-hour brain surgery/plastic surgery/infectious disease surgery/whatever it is that just happened to me. I know that there will be several (okay A LOT) [...]
Having a Seizure
I could probably come up with a more witty, more descriptive title for this post, but the experience of having a seizure is too horrifying to encapsulate in just a word or two. I've now suffered two seizures in my life, just about two years apart from one another. I've had some intermittent "seizure-like episodes", [...]
