I've made a decision about surgery...

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I thought I'd address this to the entire group, because I got such an

overwhelming show of support to my last e-mail, MRI results, surgery

recommended.

I went and saw my family doc today, who I feel is very educated and knows me

probably better than anyone. He reviewed everything the NS told me. We talked

about everything, from the bone spur on C4, the hemangomia on T6, the limited

CSF flow, he said he'd heard great things about TCI (I think he had done a lot

of research, I've been his patient since I was 18, and I'm 37 now). He agrees

with me as I've decided to wait to have surgery.

I know that many of you will disagree with my decision. But, I have to do what

I feel is right. Someone e-mailed me and told me that Dr. B. told them that

they'd no when surgery is right for them, and when your quality of life was so

difficult. I'm not there yet. My doc is going to do some blood work and make

sure there is nothing else underlying. Then we'll work out something for my

bone spur and go from here. He says he feels that at my age, and where I'm at,

that the risks of surgery outweigh the risk of waiting.

I may change my mind as the days and months pass, but for now, that's what I

feel is right for me.

Thank you so much for all of your support. I may need more coming up!

My prayers and support are with you all. Thank you so much for always being

here and always listening.

Becki