The time has come. After two years…I have no choice.
I have to have surgery to remove the tumor on my hearing nerve. This is
very frightening for me.
Once the tumor is removed, I will be completely deaf and blind. I don’t
have much hearing now, but at least I know if there is a lot of noise around
me.
I don’t know how it will all play out. I have never gone through a surgery
without my hearing.
I know I don’t write much these days. I really hate using the computer.
Some tumor, possibly this one pushing on my brainstem, is causing me to
lose hand coordination.
This is very challenging because I use my hands all of the time. Now, it’s
very difficult to type. I have to have Edward go through and fix the
typing errors.
Back to this surgery. ABI or not, the tumor has to come out. It is causing
some pretty serious symptoms and there is no more time to wait.
If I’m not able to get the ABI this time, there will be the future. I am
having the surgery in L.A. with Dr. Friedman.
I want someone who knows what they are doing to do this surgery. He is
still waiving his fees as well as the hospital. I have from now until the
surgery to come up with the rest for the ABI.
I am scheduled to have surgery bright and early on January 11. Terrified?
Yes. Let’s just hope I am strong enough to make it through this.
by joanne, on 01.01.10 @ 10:59 am
You’ll be in my prayers. Stay strong. With the support you have from family and friends both online and in person, you’ll manage. Hugs and happy New Year to you and your family.
by hollyalonzo, on 01.01.10 @ 5:23 pm
Lord knows I’ll try to stay strong. I just hope I’m successful. Hugas.
by Carin, on 01.05.10 @ 10:05 am
Damn damn damn damn! I really feel helpless. I do not have a lot of money, even though I know you need this. And there’s no way to do the ABI later? It’s Jan 11 or bust?
by hollyalonzo, on 01.05.10 @ 3:35 pm
Carin,
u have helped a lot. don’t worry about that. i could get the implant later, but it would require another surgery. I have a doner that came to me and is willing to pay the remaining cost of the device. So if all goes as planned. I shou,.d get the ABI on the 11th. cross ur fingers.
by Carin, on 01.05.10 @ 3:53 pm
Are you serious?!?! That is the best news I’ve heard all day. I come back in from being covered in snow…and…yeah! Fingers are crossed. Trixie, cross your paws too.