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Surgery Tomorrow (Updated 1/11)
Jan 5^th, 2009 at 7:59pm

Hi Everyone!

Just wondering if you'd mind sending up a few good thoughts/prayer or two for my surgery tomorrow. I'm having another nerve stimulator implanted. This time around, we're actually only implanting half. He is putting in right supraorbital and right occipital leads with a small battery in the right chest. In 6 months or so, he will do the exact same thing on the left, with a 2nd battery. This is to simplify the surgery and reduce the risk of infection and complications. I have been doing a number of things to reduce infection risk, including special surgical scrubs and so on, as well as drinking high protein supplements and taking vitamins. Basically, I've done all I can, the surgeon is doing all he can, and the rest is up to God!

I'll let ya know what happens on the flip side when I can. I have to be at the hospital at 530 tomorrow morning, and I am the first case of the day. I'm meeting my parents at the hospital, and my mom is driving me home here after the surgery, and she is going to spend the night here at mine and Jason's apartment because the weather is supposed to be bad tomorrow night. Last May, she just took off the day of the surgery and the day after, so that's what she is planning again this time.

With any luck, I'll be just fine by this time tomorrow!

Thanks in advance and hugz,
Carrie

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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #1 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 8:05pm Carrie, prayers for a safe and successful procedure tomorrow. No infection this time!! Hugs B&A
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #2 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 8:31pm I pray that everything goes well tomorrow Lizzie.
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Happy Pappy CH.com Sponsor Offline Finer than frogs hair! Posts: 744 Ft Loudon, PA Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #3 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 8:39pm Lizzie May the good lord guild your surgeons hands ! Prayers headed your way! Happy Pappy
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thebbz Ex Member	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #4 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 8:45pm Big vibes to you. Prayers and well wishes from Montany. the bb
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #5 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 9:01pm For sure - sending prayers your way Carrie. Please let us know how you're doing as soon as you can. Hugs Carol
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #6 - Jan 5^th, 2009 at 9:29pm I'm praying for you Carrie. I'm also in your corner rooting for you! Ray
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #7 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 12:05am Me too......for you and the sawbones. Charlie
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Artonio CH.com Alumnus Offline I Love Posts: 604 New Castle, Pa Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #8 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 12:19am Carrie... you'll be in my prayers as I eagerly await to hear that all went well. with warm regards, Tony
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Lizzie2 CH.com Sponsor Offline "L'Chaim"~Hebrew Toast~"To Life" Posts: 4824 Boothwyn, PA Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #11 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 3:47am Thanks so much! I'm just getting ready now, and I'll be leaving in about an hour. I don't know if I will be up to posting tonight or not, but I'll check in as soon as I feel up to it. The support of you all means more than I can say. Love and hugz, Carrie
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #14 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 5:51am Good Luck, Carrie...update us when you can. You'll be in out thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Jackie
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #18 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 10:51am Good Luck with the surgery Carrie. Big vibes going out to you today. Update us when you can. Beth
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LeLimey Ex Member	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #19 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 10:53am good luck Carrie!! hope to hear from your electrical self soon! lots of love Helen and Brid xx
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
Reply #22 - Jan 6^th, 2009 at 11:37pm

Since you moved, I'm only a few miles away from you now. I also sent you my phone # so call if you need anything, k?

I'm glad to know that your Mom stayed overnight with you. Things are icing up all over the place and shouldn't be much better in the morning till it warms up a bit. Did you know that dogs can pee while sliding on ice at the same time? Mine did and I laughed so hard that I think I hurt something. Sheesh, I am bored. Roll Eyes

Gimme a buzz when you are feeling better.

Sending healing wishes your way.

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wildhaus CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 860 Wildhaus\|Switzerland Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #23 - Jan 7^th, 2009 at 3:01am good luck Carrie!! and welcome to the club (again) of the "stimulated" CH’ers. Michael
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Surgery Tomorrow Reply #24 - Jan 7^th, 2009 at 11:45am OK, Girly girl (am I dating myself by using that phrase?) ... It has been long enough ... Give us an update ... Did you do it RIGHT, this time? LOL ... Chuck
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