BS: Sorch's Not So Good News

Subject: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:33 PM

Well, it's not BS as far as I'm concerned, but it's not music either. It looks like I have the dubious honour of getting to have neruosurgery on my neck AND an 'arachnoid cyst' removed from my lower cerebellum (brain). This is a congential cyst and filled with liquid on the base of my brain in back. I've had it since I was born. The Good News is that if this kind of cyst is going to act up, it usually does it in early childhood, but I have had neck problems all my life. They want to remove it because liquid filled cysts are unstable and it could grow, move, rupture, etc. going straight to the brain stem/medulla. It 'might' be why I have always had neck pain.

The holes in the cervical vertabrae are closing up from calcium and pinching the nerves...mostly the left ulnar which controls the left arm and hand. Hard to fiddle around when your left hand goes numb and there is a muscle spasm as hard as bone in the end of the deltoid muscle. I also have one disc protruding and bone spurs on the neck vertabrae. I don't see the neurosurgeon until Aug. 17 and I WILL get a 2nd opinon, so I have no idea when the surgery will be.

Pain killers won't help because it's nerve pain, and yes, I have been doing chiropractic. He is the one who reccomended the MRI because it wasn't helping. He, as well as my medical Dr. has seen the MRI results and both agree that surgery is probably the only option for this problem. Chiro does help, but the relief is only for about 12 hrs and I can't be in there every day.

Bluntly, I'm scared. Messing with my spinal cord and brain surgery do NOT sound fun at all. I know that great advances have been made in neurosurgery in the last few years, but I'm still scared. And in pain. Can't play fiddle for very long.

The healing process for this kind of surgery is so individual that it scares me too. I am told that I 'probably' will regain 'most' function and will 'probably' be able to play again after 6-8 weeks. It's the 'probably' that scares me. Who am I if I can't fiddle around?

At least we now know why I'm crazy. Yes, I do have a brain,(have CT scans and MRI to prove it) but I have a cyst in it! LOL

Thanks for thinking of me.......I'll show Mr how this thing works so he can keep you posted after the surgery, whenever that is.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Micca
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:47 PM

Well, You know we are pulling for, and with you on this, mate, I wont say Good luck, because Luck will play no part in this, it will be all pure skill on the Drs part, and you will be fine in no time at all, best wishes anyway, and I ( and the many friends you have made over this side of the pond)will be thinking of you and praying (or what ever they do in these situations)for you, Micca

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: CarolC
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:56 PM

Following Micca's lead, I'll not say good luck, but 'Good Outcome' instead. I know how you feel with the protruding disc and neck pain bit, so I can certainly sympathize there. Keep us posted on how things progress.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:57 PM

Hang in there Sorcha, and do try to learn to type again :-) - we will miss you much if you are not back online regularly!

Robin
Into every Life, A liitle Cross must fall....

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:03 PM

Aw, SHIT! First you run off to the UK with Kendall and now you go and get sick too. What is this (as if I couldn't guess)?

If you've got a good doctor, one you can trust, trust him or her. I know everyone here will be sending them positive rays Wyomingward.

As for fiddlin' around -- I think you will if you want to. You might have to dig for it, you might have to work harder than you've ever worked on anything ever before. But I've known people who've been told "you've never again" confound the prophets.

Hell, look at Lance Armstrong! His testicular cancer had spread to his brain and he has certainly gone somewhere since.

Go for it. And my thoughts are with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Amos
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:12 PM

We're with you all the way, darlin'. Remember that you can make new pathways in the brain if you have to. And you will always be your own sweet self, no matter what pathways you use!! :>))

A

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:14 PM

Sweet???!! The man dares to call me Sweet!!!! LOL, thanks guys. I'll keep you posted. Just made phone calls to both kids, and was told I am NOT allowed to check out just yet.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:15 PM

You know us over here, Sorcha. We're sending up prayers.

Love,

Jerry and Ruth

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:15 PM

Sorcha,
I am sorry it is your turn. You have seen how Spaw and Kendall and others have leaned on Mudcatters for support and a bit of humor to distract them. Do the same.

If there is anything I can do, ask. I will PM you. Meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers as I go to light a candle for you.

Stay strong,
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Big Mick
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:25 PM

Listen up, darling friend. I have been accused of being pompous, and patronizing. I kind of like the pompous, but I ain't patronizing. So as a pompous asshole, let me just say, get this shit done and done right. We have not sung together yet, and until we do you ain't goin' anywhere. I have ordained, proclaimed, and ****aimed this to be the case. In the meantime I have you square in my prayers.

Love ya,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: freightdawg
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:25 PM

As one of the first ones to say nice things to me when I joined up I have always looked forward to your posts. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but that is the first step in beating this thing. I know from personal experience that surgery is scarier that dying in some ways because of all the "what ifs." Everyone has a horror story of some distant relative who had "exactly what you have" and ended up having their leg amputated or some such rot. Most of it is pure baloney. Neurosurgery has improved light years recently, and if your MRI indicates surgery, trust the docs.

I had a herniated disc and basically had to live on Percoset for 6 weeks. The feeling when I woke up in recovery was indiscribable. The pain was gone and I knew I could get back to my life. I know it is scary, but the alternative is simply not a choice.

My deepest thoughts and prayers to you and yours,

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 09:37 PM

I know, Dawg, and thanks Mick but you don't really want me to sing, LOL! I'd destroy your guitar if I did. It would explode from the pain!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Blackcatter
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 10:25 PM

We all with you on your journey. You one of the persons I hold in highest regard in this little bit of the world. Keep fighting and don't let your own alments get the best of you.

Anger is a powerful in recuperation, so if you need to, get angry!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,peedeecee
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 11:19 PM

Sorcha, I don't know you (or anyone here, really), but I wanted to tell you that my husband had that same "arachnoid" cyst removed way back in the 1960s, with no problems at all. Forty years later the surgery must have improved, and it was already good in the 60s. I hope this news gives you a bit of reassurance. Good luck to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:11 AM

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Lots of Love, Hugs, Healing Energy and thanks givings for the best outcome.

luvyabuncheskat

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:27 AM

several years ago, I had a pinched nerve in a cervical vertebrae...pain, couldn't turn my head, had one arm propped up on a pillow at night. I had ONE treatment...an injection of cortisone into the area to reduce irritation and swelling. (and the doctor SPECIFICALLY prescribed a pain medicine for it, and it DID help) (Hydrocodone(Vicodin) one of those you must be careful about, but good for 'some' things on a temporary basis)

I still have to be careful and not twist my neck too far (or stand on my head like I did for my 50th & 55th birthdays..*grin*)...but so far it is managable. Do check whether the calcium deposit is of a size & location that precludes a try at that before you let them operate.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:33 AM

I had friend who had an "arachnoid" cyst removed from the back of her hand - not as serious, I know.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:34 AM

Sorcha,

    We haven't communicated much in the threads, but I enjoy your posts. I'm wishing you the best of results. Be well.

--Phil

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Billy the Bus
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:46 AM

Sorch - my thoughts are with you - LOL - Sam

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:05 AM

I'm leaving tickets for you at the "will call" office at the Highland Games in Estes Park in September. I expect you to pick 'em up, and come down to my stage with the fiddle.
No worries, Sorcha, you'll do fine.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Peace
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:32 AM

Dear Sorcha,

A student of mine had similar surgery five years ago. They removed a tumor the size of a golf ball--no joke. She was always very special to me because she completed her Grade 11 year awaiting the surgery, and continued to play basketball and volleyball, despite the occasional dizzy spell. She'll be completing her bachelor's degree in social work in May of 2005. She also plays basketball for a western Canadian university and she's as determined as she ever was.

You seem to have her kind of determination, so I expect you'll have fantastic results, also. I wish you all the best, Sorcha.

Sincerely,

Bruce Murdoch

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: fat B****rd
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:13 AM

All the best to you from the fB.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:40 AM

Hi Sorcha

All the very best to you - keep positive and take notice of your childrens' orders!

Good thoughts coming from this direction.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:40 AM

Sorcha, you'll feel like a new person when the op's been done, a new lease on life even. Relax; you won't feel a thing, except better.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: el ted
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:41 AM

Bad news indeed! Good luck from sunny Hull.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:45 AM

We're thinking of you too.

Steve & Sue

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:45 AM

More hugs from the UK comin' 'atcha.

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:51 AM

Just chiming in with the rest.

I really admire those who can admit their fears and ask for help. Therein lays your greatest strength.

All positive healing energy coming your way...

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:57 AM

Get well soon Sorcha.

john

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: sian, west wales
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 03:57 AM

Well if I had to put money on either Sorcha or a cyst ... NO contest!

Hey, get well, You!

siân

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 04:19 AM

Lots of healing energy coming your way sorcha. The bone in my arm grew around my right ulner nerve, it wasn't my spine the doctors had to operate on but the 6-8 weeks not playing is really important...I didn't listen and I cause the permanent damage in my arm and can only play for short periods of time, I would hate for that to happen to you. Get that second opinion too. I am sure everything will work out good.

Let us know how you get on.

Blessings and healing energy from this side of the pond.

Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: BanjoRay
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 05:26 AM

You'll be fine, Sorcha - we've got more tunes to play.
All the very best
Ray

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Flash Company
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 05:34 AM

Sorcha,
I only know you through Mudcat, but don't like to hear of anyone with problems involving 'Men with Knives', as my doctor puts it!
On the bright side, the actress Maureen Lipman had something like this done a few years back, and can still dance round the stage at the National Theatre playing a rather yiddish Aunt Ellie in Oklahoma!
Be well!!!!!!

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 06:44 AM

I guess this isn't the best time to slap up mah bitch, so I send tons of love and pray them doctor types do their best magic.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 06:48 AM

Sorcha- having spent most of a week in your company when you were over here , I know that though Phyically there aint a lot of you , there is a lot of Spirit in that small frame . I have NO concerns about the outcome , but will be thinking of you any way .

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: kendall
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 06:49 AM

So, you just had to upstage me didn't you? Here I'm pissing and moaning that I can't sing with a cyst on my vocal cord, and you gotta get one on your brain!
It's been said that no matter how bad off you are, there's someone worse off than you. Ok, did you ever wonder who is the one who is worse off than everyone else? And what is his/her problem?

Seriously, research the record of the surgeon who is going to operate, pick the best, and know that he will do his best to fix you. That's all you can do except to be open to the healing energy from the Mudcat.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mooh
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 07:01 AM

Hopes and prayers from here too! Isn't the Mudcat support group wonderful! Be well and get well.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jimmyt
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 08:31 AM

Hey girl, I know you will get this dealt with, and be on your feet in no time. It is just the thoughts of you invading the British Isles again soon that is worrying the rest of us! Love ya, kid!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 08:40 AM

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Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: saulgoldie
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:17 AM

All my best for success and a speedy recovery.

Saul

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:18 AM

best wishes & congratulations on your courage

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: beardedbruce
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:24 AM

all I can send are wishes for the best, and a poem written for a friend...


May all your days be filled with wonder,
And may all your nights be filled
   with dreams of heart's desire.
May you dwell amidst flowers and growing plants,
And rest under bright stars.


8-{E

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:33 AM

Oh, yeah. I just realized that the neighbor of the friend of a co-workers third cousin -- the one who lives in LA? -- had either this or something sort of like it. Well, the doctor there recommended surgery and the poor guy, who went in for the removal of this arachnophobia or whatever this thing is called, ended up being having a capilliatomy! I mean, a total one! Everything was removed. And it didn't cure the problem! He still had it! His own doctor, who had gone to the best schools matchbook covers can advertise, gave up on him and said that he'd never play either the bassoon OR the gutbucket again, that in fact the guy would never again be able to do honest work at all. Well, of course this shook the poor guy up a lot and he resolved to beat this thing. He sat around in a circle all by himself, grunting and groaning as he concentrated on repairing the damage done by the surgery. And he overcame it! He has a wonderful head of hair! Of course, he still couldn't do honest work, so he took up the fiddle and now works at Renfairs and folk festivals and various bars, but he's the same as he ever was before, almost as mentally competent again as he ever was before this awful experience.

So don't worry about it. Besides, fiddles are played with the fingers and hands, not the brain, so they're operating on something fiddlers don't need anyway.

Seriously, I think I'll send you something that will help. It helps lots of folks out here just cope with living in Idaho, so it oughta help a Wyomingette? Wyomingite? Wyomingan? whatever they call them folks get over a simple thing like this operation.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 10:33 AM

This isn't our good friend Marty you are talking about is it?

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Amergin
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 10:46 AM

Rap...you're not going to send her a potato are you?


Scorcher, I know for a fact you'll be fine. although I have not had the fortunate experience of meeting you in person, I know your spirit and that thing can overcome any small tiny obstacle as a cyst in the brain. That being said be sure to relax and just let the recovery process take care of itself...and don't overdo things, or else I think you may have all of mudcat come down on you. ;)

Anyways take care.

Nathan

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: JennyO
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 12:57 PM

A big warm hug from Oz

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Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:02 PM

This is an unfortunate twist,
Your congenital arachnoid cyst,
        But have faith that your brain,
        Will be healthy again,
And try not to get too awfully pissed.


Best wishes Sorcha, stay strong and know that your Mudcat friends will always be there for you.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:03 PM

I think a box of Idaho spuds would be a great gift.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Jeri
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 01:29 PM

"At least we now know why I'm crazy."
Maybe...
Maybe not.

I hope you stay the good sort of 'crazy'.

Nothing I've ever had done to me was as horrible as what I'd anticipated. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I think dreaming up all those possible 'worst case scenarios' was worse than anything real.

I don't know why pain killers wouldn't work. Anti-inflammatories work at the actual site, but most others affect the way your brain experiences pain. It's the interpretation of the pain signal, not the actual signal or where it's coming from.

In any case, I hope the surgery and recovery goes really well. I hope you're reasonably cranky (in a happy sort of way) afterwards, because they say obnoxious patients heal faster. I hope you find things you love to do now that will crowd out the fear.

All the Best,
Jeri

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: CapriUni
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 02:32 PM

What everyone else has said....

When I was much younger (12? 13? somewhere around there) my mother suffered (and I mean suffered) from a slipped disk -- could barely move.

Surgery was recommended, and she had a good doctor. She, too, had heard all sorts of horror stories about what could go wrong with fooling around with the spine. But when it was all over, it was like day after night. She was back to splitting wood, and everything not long after.

Hey! Life is full of "Pains in the neck." Unfortunately, most of them can't just be gotten rid of, like yours can!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mr Red
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 02:38 PM

Do you get the specialist or a cystant surgeon

....... I'll get my mask & apron .......

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 02:42 PM

Damb it lassie behave yersel! get in ther and get that dambed spider fumigated and get back on the fiddle. Hiv some faith in yersel if nothin else. you are strong you will get back to full health an thats an order, don't mak me cum ower there :).

Take care.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 02:43 PM

all the very best wishes . I hope the treatment will make you well soon

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Tig
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 05:47 PM

Lots of love and hugs. Claim them as and when you need them.

Tig

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Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 05:54 PM

Dear Sorcha,
Light and love and hugs and prayers and whatever else it takes to get you right again. You can't go wrong with the Mudcat clan holding you up!

Love,

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Deckman
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 06:17 PM

CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 08:08 PM

Tommorrow is the full moon Sorch and I've got a garden of ladies coming to frolic in honor of the sacred feminine... in the healing garden... I think I'm going to have to let you bump the current crop of guys for first place in good thoughts going up... Send me a PM and I'll send ya a picture or two...


Blessings and Light

tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mudlark
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 08:57 PM

Sorcha...Really sorry to hear of your probable need for surgery. I don't blame you for being scared...who wouldnt be. And all the probablys and maybes and what ifs are scarier yet. I am deeply distrustful of the medical establishment, and allopathic medicine, but there are some things they are really good for. This may be one of them. Very wise to get 2nd opinion...and 3rd and 4th too, if necessary, until you feel confident with both diagnosis and surgeon. One thing is sure, the body's ability to heal up after such things is truly miraculous, and very often the rehab times the surgeons give you are overblown, to make sure you're not disappointed, maybe. Hold tight, hug a corgi and keep us posted. I will be thinking of you...

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: freda underhill
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:00 PM

all my best wishes to you Sorcha

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: death by whisky
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:02 PM

Hi Sorcha,you posted to the first thread I started here,and your input has helped me along,so I d like to give something back.Good Karma to you Sorcha.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Maryrrf
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:05 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 09:42 PM

Ya' know Sorch, I ain't been around a lot lately and I'm sorry for getting to this thread a bit late.........aw hell, your brain's fucked up so you probably didn't notice anyway.........

Anyway, I hear your condition is the result of too many brain farts over the years which sounds about right in your case. Look, the best thing to do at this point is to take all of this healing energy and good wishes and know that all will work out well!!! You have too many who love you here and too many pulling for you for it to go any other way. And if it does go wrong, what the hell.........You won't know about it because your brain's fucked up!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Allan C.
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 10:22 PM

As I said to Mick, "Don't make me have to come up there!"

I'll give you a call sometime soon, hon. You know my thoughts are with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Donuel
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 10:38 PM

Your procedure will be a life send. Get better than well soon.

This year I was fortunate enough to regain the use of my arms. My vision has also improved. Our son who was fed by tubes, couldn't talk or control smooth muscles is now a prefectly normal 8 year old.

I suppose I don't brag about the good news, but I hope you do soon.

Don Hakman

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Marion
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 10:52 PM

Tough news. Hoping the best for you, Marion

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Amergin
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 11:46 PM

Rap if you're sending her spuds...I hope to god Mick isn't sending her his thong....

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 30 Jul 04 - 11:59 PM

Sorry to read this sorcha. I hope all goes well for you.

Jon.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: DonMeixner
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 01:09 AM

Sorcha,

I don't know a thing about these cysts other than my old Golden Retriever Schooner had one. It looked like a large saddle bag on his right hip. We had it removed and he recovered just fine. But the recovery was fairly long. It was quite a show everytime he had to pee he had to get used to lifting his off leg. Then one day he discovered that he was not only healed and not in pain anymore but he was also ambidexterous regards to peeing. I can still remember seeing Old Schooner going from tree to tree, crossing the side walk and lifting the left leg for trees on the left, right leg for trees on the right. No only was he completely healed but he developed a new skill.

I hope you do at least as well as Schooner.

Warmest regards and best wishes.

Don

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 02:39 AM

Well, we won't ask for public performances of such skills as Schooner learned Sorcha...

With a Thong in my Heart....

And thanks for all the nice things you have done for me...

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: semi-submersible
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 03:58 AM

Good wishes coming your way from Western Canada, too.
Maureen

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Jeanie
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 03:59 AM

With Love and all good wishes,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: sledge
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 04:15 AM

All the best, look forward to seeing your posts for a long time to come.

Cheers

Sledge

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Escamillo
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 04:12 PM

Best wishes for a full and fast recovery, Sorcha. A hug from this far and cold Buenos Aires

Andrés

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 05:18 PM

Love and Best Wishes from over here in Israel, Sorcha.
Be Well,
Jack The Lad

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mickey191
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 06:43 PM

Sending all the good vibes I can muster up-along with love & best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Miken
Date: 31 Jul 04 - 06:59 PM

Ah Sorcha..if they start carving you up what'll be left?   Bloody hell you don't weigh much above 98 lbs as it is, and we need every bit of you m'love!! You know I'll be thinking of you.
Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Bert
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 07:36 AM

Hey Sorkieluv,

Get well soon. And enjoy the new skills like Don's dog.

Bert & Tree.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: InOBU
Date: 01 Aug 04 - 09:08 AM

Dear Sorcha:
When I had to get a rather worrisom oporation on my throat, it struck me that to the doctor, this was as mundain as a bus driver doing his rounds, I was going through this once, he did it every day... so, like not thinking about how fast the subway train was going, you just sit back and take the ride for granted, just let them give you all those drugs that Cheech and Chong would pay good money for... and let everyone else do the worring... which we will, but you should not...
Cheers and all the best
Larry

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: open mike
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 12:14 AM

sorcha, my dear, with this entire team of supporters
rooting for you, you know you have the advantage of
such an energy field that every thing HAS to go good!
I have af friend who has had brain surgery and does
councilling for patients and i can connect you with
her. She has become quite a specialist after her
procedures and she has come through a lot. will p.m.
you with more info. meanwhile, know that you have
a team of operators here on board as well as the team
of surgeons who might be helping you in their way, if
that is what you and your advisors decide! Some people
would do anything to get tickets to the highland games
in Estes Park!! hugs from Laurel

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: PoppaGator
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 01:26 PM

Sorcha, my dear distant internet acquaintance,

I'm sure all will be well. Medical science keeps getting more amazing every day, and as someone mentinoed above, your procedure will probably be an easy and routine day at the office for your doctor.

Keep positive thoughts -- as will all of us, for you -- and you'll be on the mend before you know it. God bless.

PoppaGator
(recent) cancer survivor

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 06:31 PM

Well! Things are moving apace, faster than I thought possible. I have an apt. with the Ft. Collins Colorado surgeon tomorrow, Tuesday the 3rd....this is still the first of 2 opinions, but hopefully I'll know a bit more afterwards. I'm hoping they tell me that this is a very easy procedure, and seldom causes problems...

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jimmyt
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 06:42 PM

good luck Kiddo WIll be sending up words on your behalf! jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Shanghaiceltic
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 08:41 PM

Best of luck Sorcha, just make sure they carefully mark the csyt and brain and remove the correct bit:-()

We all want to see you back ASAP in the chat room and in person.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: open mike
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 11:01 PM

i searched for arachnoid cyst on the web and found a lot of information.
ihave a friend who had neuro surgery for Chiari at UCLA and the UCLA
site has lots of info.
i sent you and her e-mails with each other's contact info.
good luck and tell them we will all be rooting for you!!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Aug 04 - 11:45 PM

For those interested, here is a Google search on the term.

Sorcha, here's wishing you an easy surgery and a speedy recovery. With the firepower of all of your friends at Mudcat aiming their good wishes your way, this will clear up in no time. You might want to read through this thread occasionally--they do say that humor is the best medicine. :) But look out for those Idaho spuds. I think they're just trying to get rid of last year's batch before they send out the new ones. Those folks in Idaho will try anything.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Amergin
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 12:02 AM

and those folks in Southern Idaho are the rottenest spuds around....

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: open mike
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 01:23 AM

these seemd to be the most helpful
sources of info i could find:
http://arachnoidcyst.net/
http://arachnoidcyst.org/
http://www.neurosurgery.medsch.ucla.edu/Index.html
http://neurosun.medsch.ucla.edu/Diagnoses/

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Wolfgang
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 03:45 PM

I wish you good luck, for skill is only a part of the game (I strongly disagree with Micca here). People are different and that means not only their minds but also their bodies.

Can't you get the doctors to put numbers to 'probable', like '3 in 10 of my patients have recovered compltely'? They hate doing this, but I personally feel much better informed when they tell me their numbers and leave the choice of the options to me.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Bassic
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 05:01 PM

Just picked up the news after being away Sorcha, best wishes from me and Rock Chick. I have no doubt that you will be back here very soon filling up the "Lost Property" offices the lenght and breadth of Britain with your cherished posessions ;-). Get well soon darlin` and lots of possitive thoughts for you and the family.

G

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Little Hawk
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 07:28 PM

Sorcha, I am sending you my good wishes and all the good energy I can. Right now.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 08:58 PM

Well, this is almost an anti climax......saw the guy from Ft. Collins today and he says the cyst is NOT going to cause any problems at all and he is leaving it alone. He is NOT going to fuse anything...will go in from the back of my neck and remove the portion of the ruptured disc that is pressing on the nerve and an hour later I can go home!!! Going to try to schedule the surgery for Aug 17 or 18 and cancel the other apt. in Scottsbluff. Thanks, Friends!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Bobert
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 09:01 PM

Hooray!

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: artbrooks
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 09:07 PM

Well, gee...and we had a "get well quick" card picked out and everything...

Good for you, and a hearty Thank you! to your doctor!!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 09:11 PM

all cyst stems go!

well done!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 09:53 PM

I'm late too, but know that I'm thinking of you. Good luck, all the best, keep hammering away at the docs, get plenty of info, keep a good attitude, etc. etc. Let us know how things turn out.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 10:30 PM

Oh, and he said no loss of any mobility, and I can fiddle around the next day! So, I can go to Estes Park (CO) and see Seamus, and not have to cancel my October performances! Whheeeee! I want to thank ALL of you who sent PM's and e mails...no way can I reply to all of them. There were just too many. Gotta love you guys.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 10:36 PM

You kin still use the spuds....

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: DonMeixner
Date: 03 Aug 04 - 11:38 PM

Great news Sorcha.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 08:27 AM

Huzzah! good news.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 09:21 AM

So pleased to hear that Sorcha.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: ToulouseCruise
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 09:38 AM

Glad to hear the better news... nice to be able to tell the doctor's to cease and de-cyst.

Best wishes from Eastern Canada.

Brian.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jeffp
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 12:03 PM

Very pleased to hear the great news!!!

jeffp

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 12:37 PM

Excellent news. I'm happy for you. fB.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 01:46 PM

Good for you, Sorch! I will light a candle to say "Thank you".
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Peace
Date: 04 Aug 04 - 04:15 PM

Great news.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: ranger1
Date: 07 Aug 04 - 10:47 PM

Gargoyle, you're such a misanthrope.
Sorcha, glad to hear the good news.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 12:17 AM

Sorcha, we'll all lift a beer to your health and shout "This Spuds for you!"

(Tidying the thread drift from earlier. . .)

Good news! Leaving well-enough alone doesn't earn a doctor as much income, but certainly earns a lot of respect and gratitude!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,SueB
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 05:25 PM

So happy to hear the good news!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 07:04 PM

Blimey, we go away for a week and look what you get up to!!!!! Glad it turned out to be less problematic than first thought! Thinking of you.
Jane and Geoff

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Little Hawk
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 07:07 PM

That is very good, Sorcha. Thank you for letting us know.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Joybell
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 07:22 PM

That's so good Sorcha. Came upon your news late. Always a day late and a dollar short. Please accept my thoughts and wishes to. Pretend I said something very wise and helpful right back when you thought you were getting you brain messed about with. Now I can just say. Great news sending love. Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Gillie
Date: 08 Aug 04 - 09:28 PM

Just caught this thread. Glad to hear that thing's are looking up. Healing thoughts and light coming towards you.........Good things in little bundles!!

Gillie

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Hollowfox
Date: 09 Aug 04 - 12:18 PM

Wellwellwell, I'm glad I read the whole thread before I posted. I'm glad it's not as big a job as was first described, but You're getting a genuine purebred Midwestern certified @$#%-reduction candle to help with the rest of the project. And prayers and good thoughts as well.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Aug 04 - 12:24 PM

Golly. Come back from vacation (wasn't really) to find THIS! Sorry I warn't here sooner, but glad things sound better.

BE WELL!!!!!

love,

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Mrrzy
Date: 09 Aug 04 - 01:06 PM

Just saw this - have had the remove-bulging-part neurosurgery twice for back trouble, the first time they only took the bulge and it didn't do anything, the second one they also went into the disk and took out its insides, which worked, and I am still delaying the next one which I assume I will someday need. Sounds like you will be OK too, and I look forward to hearing from the Mr. if you don't feel like typing right away!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 03:40 AM

I still contend your brain is fucked up.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 06:06 AM

I don't know Sorcha, Linda and I go off to Sidmouth for a week and all this happens - it's a good job that I read the later postings which are great news. I hope that the treatment works fine and you find that you can fiddle as long as you want without any pain.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Janie
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 09:32 AM

Been gone for awhile Sorch....ssorry there were troubles and glad to hear you are going to be OK.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 09:36 AM

spaw - you're probably correct - after all - she HAS been dealing with you for years - and I suspect contagion.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 10:03 AM

I still gotta git them spuds out. Cures what ails ya.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Metchosin
Date: 10 Aug 04 - 10:35 AM

Good news Sorcha, glad to hear it. Take care.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: death by whisky
Date: 13 Aug 04 - 07:12 PM

nice one

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rasener
Date: 14 Aug 04 - 05:21 AM

Only just caught up on this thread.
I am so pleased for you Sorcha. It must have been one big relief to hear the news.
You sound perkier already :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Alba
Date: 14 Aug 04 - 12:15 PM

Ive been away Sorcha hence the delay in posting..
So So Glad to hear your News turning from "not so good" to GOOD. It must have been such a relief as Villian says.
Best of Wishes and Thinking of you.
Love and Light
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Little Hawk
Date: 14 Aug 04 - 12:19 PM

That is likely to be true of anyone who has ever sat through an episode of "Three's Company", Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: skarpi
Date: 14 Aug 04 - 07:40 PM

Sorcha, I´ll send lot of prayers over there to you ahhh it´s
long way between us but i think it will get there in the end.
All the best from Iceland(heatland at the moment ) and best
whishes from Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Aug 04 - 02:17 PM

Great news! Good luck with the procedure, Sorcha.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 08:04 PM

Well, friends, it's all over. I'm home, doing well, no numbness/tingling in left arm and not needind painkillers.....(yet)
Went in to the Op Room at 9 AM, out by 10, and out of recovery by 11. We even went shopping for wedding fabric. Slept most of the way home (2 hrs) and right now I'm good to go. Anethsetic and muscle relaxant all worn off. We'll see how stiff and sore I am tomorrow. Plan to take a painkiller before I go to bed. Wasn't bad at all! Thanks for all the help!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 08:15 PM

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PRAISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JERRY & RUTH

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 08:33 PM

my thoughts are with you, and all my best wishes for a very speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: freightdawg
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 08:48 PM

I was hoping you could get by without painkillers, or just the minimal over-the-counter stuff. It will help your recovery quite a bit.

Great news, but be careful and don't overdo--- let the disc heal up really good before you get back to gymnastics.

Many healing thoughts,

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 10:23 PM

Spuds'll be on their way tomorrow. Couldn't see sending them before you had something to heal.

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 10:40 PM

Way to go Sorcha, glad its over. Now its time to GET WELL!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Miken
Date: 17 Aug 04 - 11:29 PM

Very glad to hear it, Sorch! Good you didn't need tha meds (yet). Maybe you won't at all. Al my best thoughts!!:-)
Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 06:01 AM

Great news Sorch . Look forward to chatting soon .

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: jeffp
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 08:07 AM

Great news!! Now just get the hell better! That's an order.

jeffp

Subject: RE: BS: Sorch's Not So Good News
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Aug 04 - 09:42 AM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~S~

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It's Good News Now!. Please continue in this thread (click). Mazel tov, Sorcha!
-Joe Offer-