There is a surgery scheduled for me this week to have an arachnoid cyst located in the third ventricle of the brain to be removed. It is four to six weeks for recovery. The lights on the computer give me slight headache so I avoid it the last few weeks. I will not be back to read responses (if any) to this post. Also, I do not much feel like chatting on the telephone. I apologize for not returning phone calls if any of those callers happen to read this message. Email is backed up and as I wrote, get headache from the lights. I have been staying in touch with Heidi Mueller, Strike3, and Christopher of atlantacomfort.com.

Jolie

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I'm sure everything will work out fine.

thirsty

We will be thinking and praying for you girl....Like thirsty said, hurry back!!

Terri

I hesitate at adding this comment but right now she is a very depressed woman. But, anyone would be if they were faced with her situation.

I am not sure if this board is the right place to let the concerned friends know of her statis but if you do want to know you can pm me and I will let you know.

As I did last time I will let her know about everyone who sends their thoughts and prayers.

She is a very stong willed and independant woman who doesn't want anyone to worry about her and I beleive and pray that her recovery will be swift and complete.

Jolie -  You are a soulful spirit...our prayers are with you.  A friend from NYC

Until your return, you'll be greatly missed!!

have this type (or any other kind) of major surgery.

Having competent doctors and nurses, quality medical care, adequate health insurance, and friends and family who will care for and pray for her can be worth more than their weight in gold.

Having Jolie back with us, recovered and healthy and happy and laughing......PRICELESS!!!

Yes, please keep us informed, and also please pass along our comments and wishes for a speedy recovery. I'd send a card, but, of course, no address...

Email me, if you wish. She knows she is special to many on this board.

[email protected]

So that you are not bombarded with questions on what an arachnoid cyst is...here is a webpage with plenty of info.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aracysts_doc.htm

Your prescence here will be sorely missed.

If you need ANYTHING at all Jolie!!!

Bill

Strike,,

Is there anyway that some address can be set up such that people can send flowers/cards/etc. to Jolie?

Bill

Ditto.

I would like to at least send her a card.

The awkward part would be addressing the card, what with family liable to see them ...

Strike, any ideas of how we can get our Best Wishes to her?
[email protected]

She made it through the surgery just fine but will be in icu at
least for the evening. I will ask her in the morning what her
preferences are but I have a good idea of what her respone will be.