Screwed in tight during surgery

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Amy Lynn-

Believe it or not, you are put into a " halo " which is a metal ring with

screws and points going toward your head. They tighten your head into this

and then place the halo into a holder that keeps your head steady for the

duration of surgery.

Now, you people who have not been into surgery, do not fear - they do this

when you are under, and post op - you really might just think you had a bug

bite, because of the localized swelling. My spots were more prominent in my

scalp, and I couldn't figure out what they were until I asked at my follow up

appointment.

Discovery Channel just recently had a young girl on, and followed her through

her Chiari surgery. Apparently, her father is the chief of surgery at a

hospital in Chicago...It was really neat to watch, so look for it.

Everyone take care,

Joan