HeatherC Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi, all - Thought I'd take a quick look-in and let you all know what's up with me. I have not been spending a lot of time here lately, as I'm finding the new set-up hard to navigate (maybe because I have a brain tumour, and I'm tired? Who knows? It may also be that I'm too much of a Luddite to deal with too much hi-tech....) My surgery (for meningioma) is booked for April 24th. I am off work (I'm a part-time RN) as of yesterday, and just trying to tie up lots of loose ends over the next 10 days or so. It's been a difficult time, as I feel as I've been battling the health care system all along -- there have been lots of mistakes made. I have only been sure that my surgery was considered a higher priority than "routine" since I got the actual date last Thursday. Prior to that, I'd been told it might not be until June, or early May at the earliest. Please pray that my surgery won't be cancelled (that happens here in Canada) and that it will go well. Apparently, I will only be in hospital 2-3 days, and will then recuperate at home. At this point, I have been led to expect that full recovery should take 6-8 weeks (assuming all goes well, as assumed). I will try to check in when I can post-op. Thanks for your prayers so far. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Oh, Heather, please know that I will mark it on my calendar and specifically lift you up in prayer that morning. Praying for peace for you, a smooth path as you try to get your family ready for your recuperation and tie up loose ends and skill and wisdom for the surgeon, nurses and staff. Many, many blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 We'll pray for surgery as scheduled and a swift, non-eventful recovery. Also for skillful hands for the surgeon :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Heather I will continue to pray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Sending good thoughts your way for a positive surgery, recuperation, and outcome. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Praying God's blessings for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Praying for you and your family. Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 May God bless you and keep you. I will continue to pray for you -- may God surround you with His peace; your surgery and recovery -- may it be successful and quick; the doctor -- may he be skillful and wise; and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Especially for the surgery to go as scheduled and for an uneventful and speedy recovery for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Praying for your surgery and recovery. (((Heather))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Meningioma is a very benign tumor to have, so there is a solid chance that all will go well. My aunt has been suffering with a brain tumor of a different type. It has been an intense experience for all of us. My best recommendation for you is to make sure your husband or someone who is detail-oriented can be your "case manager." That person should also be both assertive and diplomatic--that person needs to feel comfortable questioning medical professionals or double-checking procedures, and that person needs to keep copious, detailed notes. The purpose of having a designated manager like this is both to prevent error but also to coordinate the input/information from the various specialists that assist with your continued care. You also want a designated manager to help you at times when you are too sick to deal with it yourself (like in the immediate aftermath of surgery) and/or when you might be feeling emotional about what is happening to you--you would want to know that your case manager is keeping track of those details. I pray all goes well--I am sorry you have to face this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Oh, Heather, please know that I will mark it on my calendar and specifically lift you up in prayer that morning. Praying for peace for you, a smooth path as you try to get your family ready for your recuperation and tie up loose ends and skill and wisdom for the surgeon, nurses and staff. I will agree w/ Lisa in prayer. Godspeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'm praying. I agree about having someone as your "case manager," even in Canada. I understand about the cancellation--compared with an emergency surgery that could happen, but I'm praying all will go as scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Praying Here!!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 May God give you peace. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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