Pookie's Surgery (Yup, another one)

Hi Everyone.

Just wanted to let ya'll know that I'm going in for surgery on my head/neck for my Eagles Syndrome this Thursday, March 25th. This is what has caused me unbelieveable chronic pain for the past 13 years and I'm hoping for the best outcome even tho the success rate is only 50/50...but I gotta try it !!!

I will be kept 1 - 2 nights for observation as the incision will be very close to my carotid artery and the swelling could (emphasis on could) interfere with my breathing, hence the hospitalization for observation. I just don't want to wake up with a breathing tube down my throat which would be the worst case scenario, but I'm a lot more positive about things lately. :)

I'm also hoping that my surgery isn't cancelled due to the Norwalk Virus that is closing a lot of sections of our hospital here (as in Blake's case). I'll be in a totally separate building, so here's hoping the bug doesn't jump over a few streets!!!

I'm also hoping I get out the next day as Friday is my 48th birthday!!!!!!!!! Did I say 48??? I meant 39 and holding :)

Take care,
Pookie

18 Comments

We're Rootin' for You

by heartu - 2010-03-23 04:03:50

Pookie,

I have just been on here a short while, but you are one of the members who has made me feel quite welcome here. I will be praying for your speedy recovery, but I'm sure you won't need it since you sound like a real fighter to me.

So what do you want for your "39th" birthday? I will be back to hear how well you are doing and checking to see if you blow out all those candles!

Many hugs to you.

Warmest Good Well Wishes

by MAXI1439 - 2010-03-23 05:03:03

Here's to everything going just as planned and your having a very short hospital stay so you can celebrate your "39" birthday at home and with family and friends!!!

Wishing you all the best and will look for update from you over the weekend. Just remember, all your friends will be thinking abou you.

Love, Marcia

Wishing you the BEST

by ChicagoKim - 2010-03-23 05:03:43

Hi Pookie :)

Here's hoping you're on the favorable side of that 50/50 and you're feeling much better soon!

And congrats on your birthday! You look better and more vibrant than a many 39 year olds!

Kim

One strong woman

by DanaT - 2010-03-23 06:03:03

Hi Pookie! I've said it before and I'll say it again. You're one strong woman!! I wish you the best and I hope this surgery helps a lot for your pain. I hope you'll be out by Friday too. I will wish you a happy birthday then.
{{{hugs}}}

Dana

All the best!

by admin - 2010-03-23 07:03:50

Karen,

Best of luck with your surgery and happy birthday. I will be thinking about you.

Blake

Good luck!

by bini - 2010-03-23 08:03:01

I wish you all the best for your surgery! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Christine

Po Pookie

by Dwight - 2010-03-23 08:03:41

You have more than had your share of the bad luck and surgeries. Here's hoping this one is a big success and makes you feel much better. We would all love to give you a huge surprise birthday party and all beat some drums if we could. Stay strong and hurry back.
Dwight

Best of luck!

by JessiWay - 2010-03-23 09:03:19

Best of luck, doll! This is going to go great! Happy thoughts for you!
~Jessi

U Go Girl !!

by ppt - 2010-03-23 10:03:30

Best of everything to you ! Good luck and a very very speedy recovery !! Will toast a scotch (just one) North to Canada to your health and freedom from pain. Here's to "39 and holding" !!

Good Luck

by ccallahan - 2010-03-23 10:03:34

I know and am confident you will have good luck. I am going in tomorrow for #19 or 20. It is hard to remember. May God Bless, Guide and Protect and provide a positive outcome for you.

Rev. Chuck

Take care Pookie :)

by breezy - 2010-03-23 11:03:20

Hi Pookie
Just want you to know that I will be saying prayers for you and hope all goes well:) Think positive be happy
you are a lovely person and a great help to everyone on here - best wishes and will be looking forward to seeing you back on here real soon...:)
Blessings
breezy

No more flying like an eagle???

by ElectricFrank - 2010-03-24 02:03:25

Good luck with the surgery. Like an old car you will soon be fully restored!

frank

Good luck and speedy recovery

by walkerd - 2010-03-24 07:03:08

you fly right thru it on eagle wings!!! And hopefully be out of pain that has plagued you, finally..... Ill be praying for ya Pookie and early Birthday wishes and many many many more my friend. Get well quick..

let me know how your doing your bud

dave

Me tooo!

by painthorse - 2010-03-24 09:03:13

I have been out of town for several days and just getting back in time to tell you that I am praying that you will sense God's protection and peace and know that you are tremendously loved!!

pat

Kind Thoughts From Abroad!

by Wannabe - 2010-03-24 10:03:15

Darling Pooks - my thoughts are with you and my prayers for a successful outcome from this latest surgery. Be safe and well. I'm praying all will be well and you'll soon be home and up and running and free from pain. Much, much love, Sheila xxx

Pookie

by dottodot - 2010-03-24 10:03:54

I hope this one is a "piece of cake". You've been through so much. I'll pray that things are good. Dorothy

Best Wishes

by ejones10 - 2010-03-24 11:03:37

Hi Pookie,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Happy Birthday!! I hope you get to enjoy it at home.

ej

Friday ~ ~

by Carolyn65 - 2010-03-24 11:03:49

Hope to be seeing your "posts" soon after your surgery tomorrow. Maybe Friday? God Bless ~

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours,
Carolyn G. in TEXAS ~ Spring is Springing

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