Prayers for my step daughter *Updated 04/05/10

I wish your step daughter would have gotten some of the answers she was looking for.  Sounds like it is a very frustrating time for you all.  I'm glad she has her CNA friend staying and helping her out.  This gotta help to relieve some of the worry.

I hope the other diagnostic tests gives you all some answers.

I'll say some prayers for her and will send her all kinds of strong healing vibes.  She'll be my thoughts.

Ginger, I'll continue to pray for her.  How frustrating this must be for all of you. 

I was just checking in.  I work in MRI and we do see many people with aneurysms.  It all depends on where they are and how big, the general condition of the person what they do to treat them.  They sometimes just watch them and we have several patients that come in a few times a year to make sure everything is still OK.  Then some people have to go to the hospital right away when we find them.  The coil is one way they fix them.  Then some use clips.  I think I've even talked to a few people who said they couldn't have surgery.  So, it all depends on what exactly it is.

When a regular Dr finds them they usually refer right away because it can be something that needs immediate attention. But, then once the specialist reviews the info they can decide if it can wait. That's why the totally different sense of urgency between the two. 

Anyway, I'm not a Dr but I thought I'd share that info.  I get a lot of exposure to different things at work.  I actually think she got "good" news considering what she originally thought. 

We are still thinking about her.  It's wonderful that her friend is taking such good care of her.  What a relief that must be for you.

Lori

I'm glad you updated -- will definitely keep her in my prayers.,

Just wanted to give you guys an update.  We finally got an appointment with another neurosurgeon in Tulsa.  My hubby is taking her today.  I am sure it is a consultation situation like the last time but it has taken a few months to get this arranged.  We are hoping that they will get on with a plan. 

 We had a family member rushed to the hospital on Friday with what was thought to be a heartattack.  We found out last night it was a stroke, and he had an aneurysm that they were not aware of and when he fell the blow caused the aneurysm to burst.  Now he is partially paralyzed and not speaking well.  The word is now that he will be in the hospital for a few months and more therapy after that.

Following Jackie and Charlie's situation and that of our family member, it just strengthens the need for answers and results.

I would ask that you keep us in your thought and positive vibes

For sure...you got my thoughts and prayers for your step daughter and other family member.  I hope everything turns out good for you stepdaughters appointment.

Positive energy all around.

Johnny & Tessy

The Doctor appt went well, she will have a meeting with the surgeon next week, and they have assured her that she will be receiving surgery for the Aneurysm within the next 2 weeks.  She and her Dad (my hubby) were very happy with the Doctor, they felt like a whole lot of things were made clearer.  They did not dismiss the seizure situation and seemed to have some real concern about that as well.  They will tackle the aneurysm 1st and then we will see what they can do about finding the cause of the seizures. 

This makes us all feel so much better, thank you guys for your continued support!

shadowsgin

She and her Dad (my hubby) were very happy with the Doctor, they felt like a whole lot of things were made clearer. 

That's great news!  Having a doctor you're comfortable with helps so much.

Good to hear things went well.  Continued thoughts and prayers.

 I'm sending prayers too and hope the surgery goes well.

Sending good thoughts and prayers to you all. 

I seemed to have missed this when you originally posted about it back in December.  I'm glad the most recent consult went well and that they felt really comfortable with the physician.  Sending strong vibes to all of you, especially your step-daughter, for the upcoming surgery.  I hope she's able to get to the bottom of the seizures, too.  Boy, with the hardships so many people connected to the forum are dealing with, it really makes us count our blessings!

Hubby took her to see the surgeon, yesterday.  They scheduled her for bloodwork next Tues., and an angiogram on Wed.  If they see what they think they are going to see they will go ahead and do the coil procedure right then.  If they see anything else they are not expecting they may schedule surgery for another time.  That's about all I have for now, thanks for all your good vibes. 

Man, so many doctor visits spread out over so much time must be adding to the stress of it all.  I hope she finds some peaceful places to relax and be able to wait without worrying in the days between appointments.  Must be so frustrating - and you and your DH are so good to be helping, which isn't easy on you, either.  Extra supportive hugs all around!