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C2 neuralgia Forums › General & Support › Finally got my surgery scheduled!

08/02/2010 09:14 AM

Finally got my surgery scheduled!

Arlet

Posts: 164
Member

Scheduling my nerve decompression surgery was a 3-day ordeal, but I'm finally scheduled (Sept. 29)!!! I know I'm supposed to be only cautiously optimistic, but I'm all kinds of excited right now!!!

08/02/2010 09:29 AM Top

tomuchpain

Posts: 214
Member

Arlet

Congrads on scheduling your surgery. I wish you the best on a pain free outcome. I'm very excited for you. keep us posted.

Hugs

Cheryl

Previous discussions I participated in:
Neurotin
Jules???
PAIN IS BACK, lump on back of head....help.......

08/02/2010 01:00 PM Top

brugette

Posts: 941
Senior Member

Sept. 29th can't come soon enough for you. I'm so glad you're finally through the hassles of getting it scheduled and now on your way to a better life. Congrats.

Hugs,

Patty

As the group leader I am happy to give you my opinion on issues, but please remember I not a medical profession, just another suferer of ON.

Some days it's not even worth chewing through the restrains.

Same Nightmare, Different Day

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What questions to ask
Different Nerve Blocks?
Headache possible ON

08/02/2010 04:02 PM Top
Arlet Posts: 164 Member	Thanks, Cheryl and Patty! I'm still buzzing and wanting to let the whole world know, only no one else really gets it...So thank you both for sharing in my excitement and for your well wishes! Previous discussions I participated in: financing surgery PAIN IS BACK, lump on back of head....help....... Successful appeals for nerve decompression surgery

08/02/2010 06:00 PM Top

snelko

Posts: 247
Member

I know exactly how you are feeling. When my date for surgery was finally scheduled, I literally counted down the days until I was going to get better. I think that attitude definitely helps, keep thinking positively. Congrats.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Myofascial update and decompression surgery
New here, help with meds?
neurovascular decompression

08/03/2010 08:11 AM Top

Trixi

Posts: 653
Member

Oh Arlet!

I'm SO freaking Happy for you!!!! YEA! Please keep us updated, ok? Before, during and after so we can all see how it's going for you. It's great to share your experience like Snelko and give other's much needed help and info too! Share the Wealth!

I'll make sure to say my prayers for you - successful outcome!

Hugs

Trixi

Previous discussions I participated in:
Update
neck fusion/ discogram???
Jules - interventional radiology links

08/03/2010 04:57 PM Top

nomorepain

Posts: 187
Member

Sept 29th? Is Dr. Perry doing your surgery? He's doing my second decompression surgery on September 28th. I'll tell him he better get a good night's sleep for you. Smile

Take care.

nomorepain, aka Jessica

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a medical professional of any type. Any advice I might offer is just my opinion or suggestion based on my own personal experience.

I was diagnosed with Occipital Neuralgia and variant form migraine in December 2007. This was after years of searching for an answer. I can remember having pretty bad headaches as a teenager, and then one car wreck at age 20 and another at age 21 sealed my fate. I've seen just about every type of medical specialist, and I've tried non-traditional things too. First nerve decompression surgery was in August 2008. Second nerve decompression surgery was in September 2010.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Second Nerve Decompression Surgery
Hello
Getting ready for first inpatient treatment

08/03/2010 05:10 PM Top

brugette

Posts: 941
Senior Member

nomorepain, why are you having a second surgery and is it for the frontal pain? Just curious.

Hugs,

Patty

Previous discussions I participated in:
What questions to ask
Different Nerve Blocks?
Headache possible ON

08/04/2010 11:40 AM Top
Arlet Posts: 164 Member	Thanks, snelko and Trixi! Yes, nomorepain, Dr, Perry is doing my surgery on the 29th. Pre-op on the 27th and post-op on Oct 4th (both at 10:30). Any chance I'll run into you? Good luck with your surgery! Previous discussions I participated in: financing surgery PAIN IS BACK, lump on back of head....help....... Successful appeals for nerve decompression surgery

08/04/2010 12:21 PM Top
Arlet Posts: 164 Member	Snelko and nomorepain, did either of you rent the Aquecool mask for after the surgery? If so, would you recommend it? Is it really worth the $400? Thanks, Heather Previous discussions I participated in: financing surgery PAIN IS BACK, lump on back of head....help....... Successful appeals for nerve decompression surgery
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