Hey Gunny,

G'wan, crack a little one for us all:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread223892.html

Dave.

Hey Gunny,

You gotta read the joke. I read it a few minutes ago and I'm still smiling! I hope you are doing alright today. :hug:

Dave - special thanks on that one. It was a great endnote to an already fabulous day.

Hello Everyone!
Just thought I'd once again say THANK YOU and that I just posted a new thread related to the procedure I am about to get first thing tomorrow am! Didnt want to put it in here, though i mentioned it a few times, so that others can find it if doing a search on "COOLIEF" Radio Frequency Ablation for possible treatments.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...d.php?t=224207

Next up after this will be something for BOTH pain and symptoms of PTSD & Depression. Its called a Stellate Ganglion Block which Ive read to be of great help to those with these issues as well.

http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients...on-Blocks.aspx

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...d-in-veterans/

So, until then my friends. I will try my best to keep my spirits up and all. I will admit that I think of my own demise every single day, though not with a plan or serious thought- just thinking about it overall. :) (Perhaps I shouldn't be saying this here?)

Thrilled
 

Oh so happy for you
There is hope
Do do your homework
Your wanted wherever you post
Hug your partner for me
Having your dog knowing the
comfort you get
I need to find a friend
I am just not ready to replace
my dog that still lives
He lives with my eldest
Helps alert when she is in seizure
mode
You be well
Stay strong
Love
Me

Well, I got thru the 3 hour procedure and am now home in AGONY !
Made it all the way to the OR before the Doc observed they prepared him the wrong Coolief "kit" that has all the proper equipment in it - all the correct needles and hardware. The one they had ready was for a lumbar procedure and couldn't be used on a neck.

My Doc was furious since it wasn't replaced by the people tasked with ensuring new ones were ordered immediately after being used. Murphy 's Law showed up and they didn't have a replacement in the hospital. Because of this the Dr himself pulled some serious strings by calling Walter Reed and borrowing one from his old crew there. He literally jumped in his Porsche and raced over there to pick it up and get right back to me! Talk about personal concern and service!

Don't recall much of it due to some heavy anesthesia which still lingers now so I better sign off before I start making some uncool comments here! ;)

Hey Gunny,

That is dedication on your behalf. What a great Dr.

You have gotten through the worst of it, now is the time to stay calm, relax and patiently wait for the effects to kick in for your benefit.

We are all here for you.

Dave.

Your Doc
 

Is great! Talk about dedication to your needs!

Be well,
M56

Fingers crossed
 

Gunny, got my toes n fingers crossed and saying a small prayer for you. Really I am hoping this Coolief RFA has worked and you can get some much needed relief.

Dear Gunny,

I want to thank you for your service and hope there will be a resolution to your pain issue soon. :hug:

Gunny,
 

So sorry you had to be put thru all that extra anxiety; but you seemed to really do your best to hang in there. Your doc is "unbelievable". I would think knowing how much he cared really helped.

Hope the "agony" is only temporary and you are now getting good relief from your procedure. When you feel up to it; let us know how you are coming along.
Because we care....


Gerry