No worries....may I ask how you are connecting to the site, I may be able to give a few tips to help you navigate the forum.
I do have your surgery date on my list and a Prayer thread will be posted for your surgery....know prayers are also sent for you as you prepare to go....<3
December 12th, is my surgery. I am sorry I am trying to find things and probably annoying you! LOL. Thanks for any thoughts, prayers and well wishes.
Looking for Nov and Dec surgery dates....I have no more on my list for NOV and 2 for DEC......
By adding your name here you are requesting a PRAYER THREAD.
Got your date and will post a prayer thread for you......
I know just how you feel....such a crazy mix of emotions.....hang in there....
I finally got my sugery date!!! December 17th
8 months fighting with insurance companies, now that it's so close ,I'm a little excited and scared to death !! Such a mix of feelings... But most of all looking forward to getting better. :)
A new thread for 2015 will be posted around Thanksgiving....I will try to remember to remind you...lol...but you know Chiari...lol...
Congratulations on your surgery date and you will be in my thoughts and prayers <3
Bumping up for Nov and Dec surgery dates....
A NEW thread will be posted for those in the new year 2015.....
No worries...thanks for letting me know....
Did they rule out EDS?.....
I never heard if the odontoid being removed?.....will research that a bit.,,,
Keep positive thoughts...
my surgery is actually on November 3rd. I think all of those darn political ads had November 4th stuck in my head lol.
I've actually been having problems off and on for years, but it was the problem with my balance that finally made my Dr. want to do an MRI.
I asked about the Basilar invagination, and the Surgeon wants to wait and see what effect the decompression has on that, because the other option is either a cervical collar, or another surgery where they would go through my mouth to remove the odontoid. I hope I remembered that right. It's hard to keep it all straight sometimes.
But I will be having a dura patch, they said it is from pig. I am getting a bit nervous as it gets closer, but am leaving it all in God's hands now...
Got your date and a Prayer Thread will be posted....wishing you all the best,
I will be having my 2nd decompression on December 2nd with Dr. Oro.
A prayer thread will be posted
Robert will have decompression surgery on Oct 6 2014.
I got your date so a prayer thread will be posted for you....
I do not think we can get comfortable with surgery I had a few b4 mine and with each I was very nervous as well....
Just know we will be with you in good thoughts and in spirit...you will not be alone <3
I am scheduled for decompression on November 10th. I am counting the days because I am so miserable,it has been almost 6 years since the accident that caused this,and has taken until July for it to be figured out that it was Chiari. You would think through that with 4 back surgeries under my belt I would be a little calmer...I'm a nervous wreck! Good luck to those of you with upcoming surgeries,will be thinking of you and saying a prayer for you.
Got your new date and will have your Prayer Thread posted on the 30th of this month instead of Oct. 6th.
Prayers this is the one to help you feel better <3
Hey all! My surgery date has been moved up to September 30th at 1:00pm. Next week! I'm definitely ready for some REAL relief this time around. I will appreciate as many prayers as I can get.
Jen
Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.
That is a pretty quick turnaround from DX to surgery.....
I know it can be frustrating to know if you made the right choice and if you really need surgery since the symptoms can cycle....
Keep in mind the BI will put pressure right on the brain stem...and that is something I am sure your Dr will also correct in addition to the decompressiom....do you know if you will have a dura plasty? If so, what type of patch will be used?
A prayer thread will be posted for you as well....and know if you have any questions until then we are here to help however we can.
I see you found the thread...a Prayer Thread will be posted for you.