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#1 Postby therock1811 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:22 pm

I need tons and tons of good thoughts at this point...after news I received at the doctor's office, I think I'm going to cry. :cry:

I just found out that I may need neurological surgery to put a shunt in my head so that some pockets of fluid in my brain can drain out. And it may well be sometime soon. :( I'm not sure when right now, but I do know I've had sleep problems as of late which they say could well be related to those pockets of fluid. I haven't even told my folks yet, but plan to this evening as soon as mom gets home. My eyes are tearing up just thinking of what that conversation may do to my mom, who has been under so much stress in this last year. :( This is gonna hurt her, as bad as it's doing to me. Thanks guys for letting me vent or whatever I just did.
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#2 Postby Meso » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:26 pm

omg, I'm so sorry to hear that... My prayers are with you and I hope everything goes as well as it can. Best of luck!! :(
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#3 Postby drudd1 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:28 pm

Our prayers are with you, but above all else, be positive! Modern medicine is truly a marvel. They'll get ya going in no time!
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#4 Postby sunny » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:50 pm

Jeremy-

I will be saying special prayers for you.

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#5 Postby DaylilyDawn » Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:33 pm

Jeremy, the Lord never hands us more than we can handle, you will make it thru with no problems. Prayers are being said to ensure that fact.
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#6 Postby Josephine96 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:00 pm

Jeremy.. I have a shunt in my head.. and It's been working wonders for sure..

Having 1 put in is not so bad.. Just be a little extra careful in the afternoon heat and try not to do anything strenuous and you'll be all good.

Prayers headed your way :wink:
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#7 Postby rainstorm » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:22 pm

may god be with you.
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#8 Postby Stephanie » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:29 pm

I'm sending prayers your way!
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#9 Postby therock1811 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:31 pm

thanks everyone. It helps to know my mom took this news really well. She's been through a lot with me over almost 20 years, and I can't thank her enough for that.
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#10 Postby Miss Mary » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:40 pm

Jeremy - knowing you need major surgery is very scary. I know the feeling well and it's very unsettling. Please listen to John here, he's the voice of experience in this. Lean on him, since he's had one. Lean on all of us to pray and be your sounding board too. I know you are worried about how your mom will handle this. Just do what has to be done and the rest will just fall into place. I am a firm believer in that saying - God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I swear when I heard the C word, in 1999, I briefly felt like giving up or in. Then a fighting spirit inside me said no, I'll get thru this. You will get thru this - keep telling yourself that. In time you will believe it.

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#11 Postby azskyman » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:45 pm

Jeremy....indeed the support is coming your way. I have an employee whose son has gone through a very similar neurological situation....a shunt to drain fluid. They actually were able to reduce the problems he was having with dizziness and headaches and lack of concentration almost completely for long periods of time.

Get a second opinion if you have any doubts at all, but don't give up on any chances for improving your health and your life.

We're with you all the way!
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#12 Postby Dee Bee » Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:55 pm

Jeremy, I'm sending positive thoughts out to you for wholeness, healing, courage, and strength for what lies ahead.
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#13 Postby kmanWX » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:12 pm

therock1811 wrote:I need tons and tons of good thoughts at this point...after news I received at the doctor's office, I think I'm going to cry. :cry:

I just found out that I may need neurological surgery to put a shunt in my head so that some pockets of fluid in my brain can drain out. And it may well be sometime soon. :( I'm not sure when right now, but I do know I've had sleep problems as of late which they say could well be related to those pockets of fluid. I haven't even told my folks yet, but plan to this evening as soon as mom gets home. My eyes are tearing up just thinking of what that conversation may do to my mom, who has been under so much stress in this last year. :( This is gonna hurt her, as bad as it's doing to me. Thanks guys for letting me vent or whatever I just did.
WOW man i'll will pray for ya...

Just think positive!

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#14 Postby george_r_1961 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:15 pm

Good luck with your surgery Jeremy. Keep us posted!
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#15 Postby therock1811 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:42 pm

Thanks everyone...

let me stress that right now we have NO idea what the situation is in there. I am going to be going for a sleep study in the next couple weeks, and then we'll find out.
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#16 Postby Skywatch_NC » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:23 pm

Jeremy,

We all love you, Brother, and along with others here my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and we wish you the VERY best, Wxbuddy!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

God Bless You,

Eric
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#17 Postby vbhoutex » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:26 pm

Prayers coming in from West Houston. Think postitve Jeremy!!
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#18 Postby Pburgh » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:49 am

Jeremy, I'll be praying that all goes well with the sleep studies and possible surgery. ((Hugs)) my friend.
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#19 Postby therock1811 » Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:44 am

Thanks guys. My mom has to talk with doctors today, so we should know tonight as far as where I will be going from here.
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#20 Postby TexasStooge » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:59 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jeremy.
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