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Another skull crack coming up :)

Forums General Melanoma Community Another skull crack coming up :)

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    NicOz
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      Not around often these days- I've found it's better for my health if I remain only a rare visitor ๐Ÿ˜›

      Just a heads up for those interested. Had scan yesterday, am getting organised today, flying back tomorrow and having another craniotomy Thursday (Oz time). Feeling very happy and relaxed about it all. Looks like it will be a re-excision of a previous right frontal tumour, so hopefully same bone flap will be used and I can keep my separate sites limited to 6 (ROFL!)

      Not around often these days- I've found it's better for my health if I remain only a rare visitor ๐Ÿ˜›

      Just a heads up for those interested. Had scan yesterday, am getting organised today, flying back tomorrow and having another craniotomy Thursday (Oz time). Feeling very happy and relaxed about it all. Looks like it will be a re-excision of a previous right frontal tumour, so hopefully same bone flap will be used and I can keep my separate sites limited to 6 (ROFL!)

      Biggest concern is that they don't make my eyebrows uneven. They fixed them last time, so let's cross fingers that they keep them where they are ๐Ÿ™‚

      Yes, that will make 7 separate surgeries for craniotomy, and a total of 9 times opened up. The timing is fantastic, as I will be well healed and free(ish) of headaches for Georgia's first dance concert and school presentation concert in a few weeks.

      They are concerned that they are finding it difficult to find stable areas to screw in the frame (it's the soccer ball effect of my head). I've suggested that I am doing them a favour by keeping them on their toes and helping them develop their problem-solving skills. I think that's important in the medical profession, don't you? That will leave me with 4? in there, but they aren't causing symptoms so I'm not bothered. We're pretty limited to one at a time thanks to my unstable skull, so it's all about prioritising.

      Meanwhile, getting my things together and logistics organised… and feeling rather smug that I'm still ahead of JAG in the craniotomy stakes ๐Ÿ˜›

      See you on the flip side!

      Nic xxx

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        washoegal
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          Glad to see you have such a wonderful attitude!  With that you've already won.

          washoegal
          Participant

            Glad to see you have such a wonderful attitude!  With that you've already won.

            lhaley
            Participant

              Nic,

              Hate to see you going through this again but with your attitude you are miles ahead of all of us!!  Keep those Doctors on their toes!

              While their prepping you for the surgery think of Georgia dancing!

              Linda

              lhaley
              Participant

                Nic,

                Hate to see you going through this again but with your attitude you are miles ahead of all of us!!  Keep those Doctors on their toes!

                While their prepping you for the surgery think of Georgia dancing!

                Linda

                James from Sydney
                Participant

                  Hi Nic

                  Maybe you can get into the Guinness Book of Records for most Craniotomies.

                  Thinking of you.

                  James

                  James from Sydney
                  Participant

                    Hi Nic

                    Maybe you can get into the Guinness Book of Records for most Craniotomies.

                    Thinking of you.

                    James

                    Carmon in NM
                    Participant

                      The absolute best to you for a smooth and uncomplicated surgery and good problem solving docs!

                      I will never, ever, ever complain about my one craniotomy and all of the scars, lumps and bumps ever again! Here's hoping you make it to that dance recital with bells on…Carmon in NM

                      Carmon in NM
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                        The absolute best to you for a smooth and uncomplicated surgery and good problem solving docs!

                        I will never, ever, ever complain about my one craniotomy and all of the scars, lumps and bumps ever again! Here's hoping you make it to that dance recital with bells on…Carmon in NM

                        Bonnie Lea
                        Participant

                          Oh Nic, and neither will I complain about my lumpy bumpy shunt with built in PUMP that they delight inn pressing to see if it works.  (me thinks its like a gravy baster for the brain)

                           

                          no craniotomy  but my peacey self goes with you. 

                          Bonnie Lea

                          Bonnie Lea
                          Participant

                            Oh Nic, and neither will I complain about my lumpy bumpy shunt with built in PUMP that they delight inn pressing to see if it works.  (me thinks its like a gravy baster for the brain)

                             

                            no craniotomy  but my peacey self goes with you. 

                            Bonnie Lea

                            BarbieGirl
                            Participant

                              Nic, pleassssssse don't get in a craniotomy contest with JAG.. he ain't got much brain left!!  *laughing–luv ya, JAG*

                              I am sorry to hear you're having to do this again, but I'm hoping it will relieve your headaches!   Will be looking for an update!  *hugz*

                              ~Lisa~

                              BarbieGirl
                              Participant

                                Nic, pleassssssse don't get in a craniotomy contest with JAG.. he ain't got much brain left!!  *laughing–luv ya, JAG*

                                I am sorry to hear you're having to do this again, but I'm hoping it will relieve your headaches!   Will be looking for an update!  *hugz*

                                ~Lisa~

                                debbieVA
                                Participant

                                  Nic….

                                   

                                  Go kick some serious A$$  JAG has nothing on you….and YOU are way cuter, eyebrows or not….

                                  Wishing you the best….rapid recovery and a successful dance Recital for Georgia.  

                                   

                                  Will keep you in my prayers….

                                   

                                  Debbie Stage 4 NED

                                  debbieVA
                                  Participant

                                    Nic….

                                     

                                    Go kick some serious A$$  JAG has nothing on you….and YOU are way cuter, eyebrows or not….

                                    Wishing you the best….rapid recovery and a successful dance Recital for Georgia.  

                                     

                                    Will keep you in my prayers….

                                     

                                    Debbie Stage 4 NED

                                    jag
                                    Participant

                                      Nic, best of luck to you.  Will keep my fingers crossed.

                                      Love

                                      John

                                      jag
                                      Participant

                                        Nic, best of luck to you.  Will keep my fingers crossed.

                                        Love

                                        John

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