I grew up as many Irish children do. I never worried about being grounded or punishments. (Okay, many Irish kids did get punished, but not my point here). No. What I got was the "Irish guilt" - the constant feeling of how I was disappointing my parents, not doing what was expected of me and/or [...]
Tag: neurosurgery
Another Surgery Down! Now, Recovering In So Many Ways (Post Surgery No.6)
My current state December 2019 - recovering from 6th brain surgery
What’s a “Bur Hole” Anyway? (Surgery No. 6)
There are a ridiculous amount of medical terms you learn as a cancer patient. There are about 130 different types of brain tumors alone. Never mind having to learn about the areas of the brain the tumor may affect, then what part of the body that area of the brain it controls, and on and [...]
And I’m Out! Back Home, But Boy Does Reality Bite
It’s pretty surreal being back home after my 7th brain surgery, a full week in ICU and then 2 1/2 weeks in acute, inpatient rehabilitation. It was strangely very bittersweet leaving rehab, where I had a very set schedule, was taken care of so wonderfully and most importantly, able to remove myself from reality. As [...]
They Tried To Make Me Go To Rehab… And I Go, Go, Go
After a week in ICU following my 7th brain surgery, I was sent to inpatient acute rehab. Since they seriously work me here, this won’t be a long, deeply reflective post. I’m definitely “on the go” constantly here. Nevertheless, I did think it was important to post about my experience thus far. This is actually [...]
