I'm still alive!!!

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I'm still alive!!!
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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 5:19pm

Well, yesterday most of the day was waiting but it finally happened. I had my surgery. I had a little anasthetic to keep me comfy but was awake while they threaded the wires from my skull to my hip. Then they put me under and implanted the stimulator in my hip. It is a constant tingling in my head, (I can turn it off if I want), but for the most I will leave it on. I was told that I will not notice a difference right away, that where the insisions are will be sore. Boy am I sore, even hurt a lot. I do feel a little better today than last night but I am resting for a couple of days before I go back to work Thursday and Friday this week. I am not to move my head a lot or bend from my waist till the wires get stable. They are just inside of my skin and need scar tissue to ground them. Also the bandages are keeping me from moving freely. BUT I AM ALIVE AND KICKING!!!


Thank you for all your prayers that everything goes well. It is yet to be decided if this all will help. Better go lay down for a while. Love and


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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 5:45pm

Gosh, this is just SO interesting, Free! Yes, go get some rest and take it easy! Do you really have to go to work this week? I'd beg off!


Keep in touch so we can see how you're doing!


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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 6:02pm
Glad it went well Free.
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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 6:42pm

HI Free


I am so glad it is all done now. You just have to behave and take it easy and let things heal and settle in. Red is right beg off work,

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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 8:51pm
I'm so glad that this went well, minus the pain, of course. I hope that it works well for you!

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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 8:58pm

Free,


So glad things went well for you.

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Wed, 02-27-2008 - 8:00am

Glad everything went well for you Free.

 

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Thu, 02-28-2008 - 4:56pm

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Thu, 02-28-2008 - 4:58pm

I guess so, Suz, I am feeling the tingling and am already used to it. Thank you for the great positive vibes I got from you. Love and


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Thu, 02-28-2008 - 5:01pm

Hi Mare...It is Thursday today and I am feeling alot better. Still had to go into work but it wasn't bad, I just didn't do much. I'll keep you posted on my recovery. Love and


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Thu, 02-28-2008 - 5:04pm

Hi Steph, it is always so good to see you. Thank you for the good wishes. The pain I am still hav ing is slowly getting less so I guess everything is ok. I go to the dr Monday. Love and


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