Christine's New Chapter

I spent almost two hours talking to one of the nation's best doctors today about the thing in my head. Hubby was there every step of the way, listening, only chiming in when I asked him if he had any questions. I would NOT want to go through something like that alone, and thank goodness I didn't have to. Hubby's a peach!

Two Hours. Luckily insurance paid everything but $25 - a consultation costs $1025. Gulp!

However, I learned a lot. And I signed up for the surgery. As a prize, I'll get a nifty titanium plate put in my head! So obviously I have to go with the really short, blonde hair, too.

I saw photos of the tumor. It's starting to nudge my brain. It's most likely sitting on the lower vestibular nerve (handling balance), close to the cochlear nerve (hearing); not the best place but not the worst, either. However, the doc said the MRI pics weren't what he needed, and so I'll be having my brain MRI'd again. And he needs a wave test for my hearing, which takes about 90 minutes - that'll be done tomorrow. And of course, there's a 90 minute balance test, too...I don't know when that'll happen, but I'll find out from Angelica tomorrow (she's the Doc's head nurse from what I could tell).

The best part is, the doc I spoke with will be doing the actual cutting open of my head. That's his part in it; the other part is done by a neurosurgeon, and he only works with one. The neurosurgeon he works with just happens to be the head honcho of neurosurgery. So I can't get any better hands fussing around in my brain than that.

So decision made, and relief sets in now that we've got a course somewhat charted. Once all the tests are done, then I'll get to meet the neuro - though apparently he's already seen my brain films, since my doc said he'd walk them over this afternoon. Then, as soon as the schedule can be worked out, in I go.

You know what the scariest part of today was? Driving on the 405 freeway during the morning and evening rush. OMG. Those people are total idiot speed freaks who are better off chilling on a beach somewhere.

I am NOT looking forward to the drive tomorrow.

Christine's New Chapter Never look down... DEMON SOUL was released in MARCH, 2011 by Crescent Moon Press. DEMON HUNT will most likely be released 2012. This, then, is my new reality! The tumor has been removed and I'm recovering, so now it's all about the writing...and dealing with the writing.
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Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (8) Share on Facebook		2010-09-07 7:52 PM Surgery, it is. I spent almost two hours talking to one of the nation's best doctors today about the thing in my head. Hubby was there every step of the way, listening, only chiming in when I asked him if he had any questions. I would NOT want to go through something like that alone, and thank goodness I didn't have to. Hubby's a peach! Two Hours. Luckily insurance paid everything but $25 - a consultation costs $1025. Gulp! However, I learned a lot. And I signed up for the surgery. As a prize, I'll get a nifty titanium plate put in my head! So obviously I have to go with the really short, blonde hair, too. I saw photos of the tumor. It's starting to nudge my brain. It's most likely sitting on the lower vestibular nerve (handling balance), close to the cochlear nerve (hearing); not the best place but not the worst, either. However, the doc said the MRI pics weren't what he needed, and so I'll be having my brain MRI'd again. And he needs a wave test for my hearing, which takes about 90 minutes - that'll be done tomorrow. And of course, there's a 90 minute balance test, too...I don't know when that'll happen, but I'll find out from Angelica tomorrow (she's the Doc's head nurse from what I could tell). The best part is, the doc I spoke with will be doing the actual cutting open of my head. That's his part in it; the other part is done by a neurosurgeon, and he only works with one. The neurosurgeon he works with just happens to be the head honcho of neurosurgery. So I can't get any better hands fussing around in my brain than that. So decision made, and relief sets in now that we've got a course somewhat charted. Once all the tests are done, then I'll get to meet the neuro - though apparently he's already seen my brain films, since my doc said he'd walk them over this afternoon. Then, as soon as the schedule can be worked out, in I go. You know what the scariest part of today was? Driving on the 405 freeway during the morning and evening rush. OMG. Those people are total idiot speed freaks who are better off chilling on a beach somewhere. I am NOT looking forward to the drive tomorrow. Read/Post Comments (8) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top