Pre-Op day

Hello friends! Thank you so much for all of your prayers and nice messages on my last post. I would like to respond to each one, but I ran out of time. I will try to do so when I get back in a week or so. Today I am at Pre-Op apts all day. Three ear/brain wave tests, meet with both surgeons, have a full physical and meet with the internist. The goal is to make sure I am healthy enough for surgery and to choose the best surgical method: the one that could save my hearing and the one that will destroy it in that ear. There are pros and cons to each so these tests today will help us understand what chance I have of saving any usable hearing. The test I just has is called ENG and it was miserable! They shoot hot and cold water in your ears and try to cause you to have vertigo so you can vomit all over the floor. While you are spinning they make you say names starting with each letter of the alphabet. I must confess, I was so miserable, I got a little creative when I got to F. And I'm NOT a swearing girl. I need to go to confession... I'll include a couple pics from our exciting day. My husband will update my blog tomorrow after my surgery. Thank you all again for your well wishes and prayers! They mean the world to me!!!! Xoxo

Update: We are going with the Retrosigmoid approach. This was always my preference. The good news is it could save my hearing which is still perfect or at least some in my right ear. The bad news is recovery will be tougher, especially for the first week. Also, post operative headaches and neck pain is common. But I'm ready for short term misery to have long term success, so bring it on!!!

Comments

[laurie lariviere]

Suzy, I can so sympathize with you on the vertigo, I would have sworn too! I get dizzy SO easily, and I hate it, I think I would have freaked out...you are so brave, I will be thinking of you and praying that it all goes well, will be checking back tomorrow to see your hubby's update :) hugs oxox

[Laura Vegas]

i've been thinking of you, and will have you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. wishing you all the best suzy!

[Sandra A]

What Laura said...

[Angela]

Suzy I only know you through your beautiful work but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and most of all praying for you. God will see you through this - just lean on Him. That's what I did five years ago when, at forty-six, I was facing open heart surgery. I laid my life in his hands and right before they put me to sleep I had a feeling of peace. God's not finished with either of us yet! And now my first grandchild is on the way and I thank God that I'll be a part of his or her life!
I'll be praying that God will be with you and see you through this.

[Jay Wozniak]

TP, that brain you are holding is definitely not yours! Where is the much smaller version??

Suzie--Good luck in the upcoming days. Will be thinking of you.

[karen]

good luck Suzy!! Thinking of you so much! :)

[Keshet]

Thinking of you Suzy!!

[Jennifer O.]

Good luck! Hoping for the best possible outcome and a quick recovery!

[JB]

looks like Tom is doing what he usually does all day!!!!

Suzi, we are all thinking about you here in Dayton. Things are going to go just fine.......I just know it!!

here's to a great procedure and a speedy recovery!!

JB

[Diana Waite]

GOOD luck! I'll be thinking of you!!

[Sharon]

dont often post but of course today I had to send you the very best of wishes for a wonderful outcome tomorrow and the easiest possible recovery. stay strong.

[Denise Z]

I may be dealing with this as well, so I've been following your posts. Sending up prayers for you and your surgical team! Will be anxious to get the update that surgery is over and you are on the road to recovery!

[Lisa Jackson]

Suzy,

I've been one of your fans forever, but have never left a comment. You and your family will be in my prayers. God has you in the palm of his hand. Godspeed.

[Jeannine H]

You'll be in my prayers tonight!

[Mary Ann Jenkins]

I'll be thinking about your and your family tomorrow. Praying that all goes well.

[Brenda]

I don't usually post but love your work and your upbeat outlook. I will be praying for you tonight and tomorrow! By the way that test sounds miserable and I would have been swearing too!

[Zana]

Wishing you and your family all the best tomorrow and in the days to come...(my husband had his aucostic neuroma removed last August...and he is doing wonderfully!)

[LisaSoares]

Suzy...I live in O.C. as well and love to follow your work. You probably don't remember me, but I was in one of your classes at Scrapbook Oasis a few years back and I think this was just about the time you found out about your tumor. I haven't forgotten about you and had always hoped you would avoid surgery. So reading all that you are going through now has touched me deeply. You seem to be handling this with a lot of strength and grace. Even though I don't know you personally, I want you to know that you have been in my thoughts frequently these past few days and I really and truly feel for what you are going through. I know you will be on my mind A LOT tomorrow and I will check in to see that your husband posts the good news of a successful operation. You are in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS, Lisa

[Jennifer McGuire]

BIG prayers. I hope you feel the support of many of us here for you.

[Joy Taylor]

Well this is the first time I have visited your blog and this is my confession...I am sending you lots of prayers and thoughts for you and many fingers are crossed for a successful surgery and speedy recovery..hugs

[Shereen]

Prayers for you today and as you recover.

[Nicole]

Prayers for you, your family and one for the doctors. I love the picture of your husband, that was a good one!

[susan l]

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[photochic]

Praying for you, Suzy!! I know (well, not really) how terrifying this must be.

[Karen G]

Praying that the surgery is successful, and that you have a fast recovery.