Hi, I was reading your thread and have a few suggestions to help you temporarily. Go to www.emofree.com. You can learn this little technique called EFT. I use it when I am having a severe pain episode and it seems to work. I don't know if it just makes me stop freaking out or if tapping these spots really helps, but it is worth a try. Also, if you could try getting a massage (you might want to ask your doctor first). If money is an issue, call the local massage school and see what time they do public clinics. Normally, they cost significantly less and if they know what you are going through, may offer to do it for free. This may help you relax some. Trust me, I don't think any of these things will fix you, but might help you get through until Monday. I hope all goes well and I will be thinking of you.

Thank you Deb. I appreciate the link.

I have a spot on my cheekbone just below my eye, if I put pressure on it with the icepack, it helps a bit.

But sometimes it just gets away from me. Today the Monster isn't so noisy.

I am looking forward to a long weekend at home with husb and dogs + big roaring fire so it doesn't get much better than that. 1 more day of work too.

I'm going to bed. Haven't been sleeping much lately which I'm sure is adding to the problem!

CAT

The pain tonight is really bad.

My surgery has been moved to 8 a.m. on the 20th instead of the 19th. The neurosurgeon had 3 procedures booked that day, and I was #3 of 3. So he moved me to Tuesday to make sure we have the extra time he's anticipating he might need....

I am looking forward to a quiet, peaceful day at home.

If nothing else, the pain I've had this week is a bit of a blessing: it convinces me that this MUST get done. When I have days with 'tolerable' pain I second guess myself....

Night everybody (though I don't see many people on this forum these days: is that a sign that everyone is feeling good? Hope so)

CAT

Cat, I'm kind of glad for you that you'll be first. I know these guys are used to this stuff, but if it were me, I'd want a fresh pair of eyes and hands working in my brain. Take care and pamper yourself tomorrow :hug:

Thanks EE

Yeah, first is good.

Now if I could just get through tonight....

CAT

I had my surgery on Tuesday the 20th and came home today.

Have had a migraine since then and a lot of facial swelling, so it's hard to tell if it "worked" yet.

CAT

Sorry to hear about the migraine Nana, get lots of rest. :hug:

Oh Nana, get lots of rest. Coming home that soon is a good sign. I hope the swelling goes away quickly for you. :hug:

Here's the hole in my head. It looks quite good. ALMOST matches the one on the right side, but the wound is slightly shorter.
CAT

Wow, that does look good considering it was just a few days ago. Take good care :hug: