Hi everyone - this is Suzy's husband Tom, with what I hope and expect to be my final posting on Suzy's blog.
This has been an amazing crazy week, with plenty of ups and downs but thanks to our faith in God as well as the doctors, I believe Suzy will eventually be as good as she ever was. I would be remiss not to credit the faith, prayers, support and comfort that so many of her friends and loved ones provided; I believe that your good vibes eased Suzy's nerves and strengthened her will throughout this process. For that, I am (we are) very thankful to you all.
I don't think I ever explained what was going on with those headaches from Wednesday and Thursday. As it turns out, Suzy was experiencing a major spinal headache. When they performed the operation, the doctors inserted a spinal tap to allow her cerebrospinal fluid (CSF, or simply brain fluid) to drain. After the operation, this tap was leaking -- not bad, but just enough to cause a spinal headache. On Friday afternoon, they performed yet another procedure to patch the leak using her own coagulated blood. Anyone that has had an epidural before may be familiar with spinal headaches --- they are supposed to be like a migraine times 100.
OK, so Suzy's frontal headaches are gone, but now she is feeling the effects of the operation and trauma to her neck muscles and back of her skull. She is also learning to walk and do the things that we take for granted everyday with only one balance nerve.
She is back on her iPhone (I can't keep it away from her) and even blogging again (see below)...but progress will be measured in weeks and months -- not days. We still have quite a long road ahead, but we have plenty of support from so many friends and family members.
I am so grateful this turned out the way it did -- as you may know it could have been much worse. Thanks for reading - thanks for following - and thank you most for your support and comfort.
Graciously yours from St. Vincent's Medical Center staring at the Hollywood sign in the distance...
tp 6/30/2012
Thank you Tom for keeping all of updated. You are very much appreciated by Suzy's fans. So glad she is doing better....
Posted by: Leslie G | June 30, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Ditto the previous message.
Posted by: Linda | June 30, 2012 at 08:19 PM
So ridiculous coming from a stranger, but if you need anything... dog walker, errand boy, a good pair of ears I am here in Long Beach. Just shoot me an email. I also know a few jokes just in case you need a chuckle. Just remember if you're in a pinch I'm here.
Posted by: Domenico | June 30, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Tom, not that it hasn't been good to have you here, but it will be GREAT to have Suzy back! ;) Seriously, we've appreciated you taking the time during this crazy past week to keep all of us updated. Thank you for that--and for taking such good care of our girl!
SUZY, take your time and do what you have to do to mend--that's what's important now. We'll understand if you aren't posting as much. We'll wait! XXXOOO
Posted by: Denise Z | June 30, 2012 at 11:07 PM
My partner and I stumbled over here different page and thought I might check things out.
I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to
finding out about your web page repeatedly.
Posted by: Emphysema Cure | July 01, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Suzy, I am so glad you are doing better and felt like posting. Continued prayers for your healing. Hopefully each day will get better and better for you. What a wonderful husband
you have to keep us updated.
Posted by: Cheryl Zietz | July 01, 2012 at 08:31 AM
I keep saying I have enough stuff! But oh my I love the colors! You do such beautiful work! Definitely need both the tape and twine!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
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