Tiny Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Karen- Bestest prayers going out for you. Your attitude and confidence sound very positive, and the surgeon sounds terrific. Looking forward to the days when you can post again yourself. In the meantime, thanks to Bob for keeping us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Dear Karen, In some ways you must be glad you finally have a time and date and can get that da** benign lump out of your head, get off the steroids and have a really cute skinny little figure. You know I will have nothing but positive thoughts and many prayers for you on Tuesday morning. Make sure that Bob updates up PRONTO. Stay tough. Love, Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Karen, What you have already gone through is truly amazing and I have no doubt that this is only a setback, and you will be good as new.... Will be looking for Bob's updates.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Hi Pretty Lady, Karen, I am so glad that you are o.k. with this surgery ad have every confidence in your doctor. You let us do any worrying if there is anything at all to worry about. Hey Andrea, you, me and Angie can be on that committee since we are all pretty good worry warts. And Karen, I am suprised that Ginny let you escape with "the Dr. said that there didn't look like there was anything else up there." Tee Hee She started this whole "Empty Headed Club." Ha! Anyway. I am sure she would like nothing more than to intiate you herself. WE will all be there for your coronation. You are in my prayers and I am crossing everything that will cross. And on a serious note, Karen this will all be over with soon and you will be just fine. We love you Karen! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Karen....You live in the right place where you can benefit the most from the latest technologies and the very best surgeons. Along with the others on this board....I'll be pulling for an 'uneventful' surgery and recovery. Prayers will be coming from the heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Add my prayers too. Best of luck and hope to see you up and posting soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 Hi everyone, I just wanted to sy, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your prayers, well wishes and kindness. I don't know what I would do without all of you. This site has been my lifeline for the last almost year. I don't know what or where I would be without everyone and the support. This is my home away from home, my sanity and a true blessing to me. I cannot express how grateful I am. I will be up and posting soon after this surgery. Can't keep me down, I'm too resillient (sp?) and can't sit still. Have to keep the ball rolling and stay on top. In the meantime, I will have Bob post how I am doing while in the hospital. I am so blessed to have him. My soul mate for 20 years and it just gets stronger and better with each day... All things are possible through Christ and I know He will be pushing me to get well and come home... Blessings from my heart and you are all, always in my prayers each and every day. Love and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Hi Karen, Will be praying for you on Tuesday for a good and quick recovery and for your wonderful Doc as well. Your attitude is amazing and your faith is encouraging. xxoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Prayers going up for a smooth event and home soon. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Hi Karen, I too think you'll do just FINE! Your one tough cookie, and look at all the LOVE AND PRAYERS that are being sent your way. (((((KAREN))))) We'll be looking for an update from Hubby! Love, Prayers and Support are being sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Dear Karen, You seem so calm to be facing neurosurgery. I am so proud of you. I too will keep you in my thoughts and pray that it is benign and that you are well and cured in the very near future. Good luck. Nina, aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Sounds like everything's in place, Karen. By the way, I work in a neurosurgical ICU, so ask me if you've got questions. You'll need the corticosteroid after surgery to control swelling, but hopefully it can be stopped altogether once the mass is gone. Good news about brain surgery: there are no pain receptors in the brain, so the only pain is in the scalp. No big thing. Wishing you a simple brain surgery, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen, You will be in my thoughts, too, on Tuesday morning. Beat wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery. Come back to us soon and let us know how you are doing!!! (Can your husband log in and keep us posted before then, by any chance? I know he'll be busy fussin' and frettin' over ya--but we will want to hear how well you are doing... I'm being selfish over here in New York). Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Just want to wish you all the best for tomorrow morning. I bought you a really sick card so I hope they don't get near the area where your sense of humor is located. You take care, the "club" members will all be toasting you in chat on Tuesday, so don't be concerned if your ears are burning. Take care, Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hi all. Thank you so much for all the prayers and your support. I am so ready to do this and get it over and all behind me. I will be able to be in the empty headed club. Yahoooo Ry, I'm looking forward to getting that card, as Clint Eastwood would say, make my day! I love ya. You are an awesome lady. I am so happy to know you... I hope after tomorrow's chat I'll still have ears, empty head with no ears and or hair... Melinda, Norme, Margaret, Dean and all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so blessed to know ALL of you. I am giving Bob a 101 course on posting this evening. Hope he does ok, I have confidence he can do it. It will probably be short and sweet. He not too much of a talker or writer... Blessings, prayers and hugs to all of you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen, Don't be too worried about losing your hair with brain surgery. Someone that I used to work with had a "SURPRISE" benign brain tumor removed about two years ago - three days after surgery (when he was allowed to have visitors) you couldn't tell he'd had his head opened because they didn't shave his whole head, just where they needed to actually cut. Sure, there was SOME hair missing, but it had to be pointed out - with your surgery on the back of the head, a comb-over won't be necessary! Nothin' but good thoughts coming your way! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneBurris Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen, I will add you to my prayer log. Hoping you have a speedy recovery. Take care, Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneBurris Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen, I will add you to my prayer log. Hoping you have a speedy recovery. Take care, Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen - I am praying for a successful outcome. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Karen, if Bob has a hard time posting, tell him to phone me tomorrow nite and i will relay the info. Take good care of yourself and I will be praying hard at 10:30am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Karen, You will be in my prayers that all goes well. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Karen, I am in So Cal too and at 10:30 tomorrow morning I will stop and say a prayer for you and your doctors. I just know everything will come out fine. My husband had a benign brain tumor removed when our son was 3 years old - his recovery was remarkable and I am sure yours will be too. May God bless you and wrap His loving, caring arms around you. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 me again, I just went back and noticed that your surgery is at 7:30 - not 10:30. Even better as I will still be at home for a quiet prayer time. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 In case Karen's husband should not be able to post tomorrow (I'm sure he will be at hospital) if anyone talks to him at the hospital, PLEASE post for us. Karen you will be in my prayers tonight and again at 10:30 EST (7:30 PST). I just know that everything is going to be ok. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Karen, Just wanted you to know that I'll be thinking of you in the morning, Dear One. This time tomorrow you are going to be a member in good standing of the Empty Head Club. Much Affection, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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