Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hi Cammie, I knew what you meant Dear. I have gone back through some recent bills and discovered that I am 3 years post op.....I swear it seems longer. I am still battling the insurance over the $3800 for the anesthesia. They swear it wasn't necessary for the 6 hours it took to cut my head off and put it back together. Funny huh, Cyn Re: funny thing that happened ? years post op. I'm number impaired... of course I mean to say I'd guess your surgery was in may 2001! But you knew that. Cammie > > Hi all, > > > > A bizarre thing happened to me today that I wanted to share with > you. > > I looked at the calander and realized that I was several years post- > > op on May 1st. The thing is ........how many years? I really can't > > remember......3-4.....it's so far in the past I really can't > remember > > clearly. > > > > I tell this as a boost to those who are in the thick of this very > > overwhelming procedure. > > I remember that for years it colored my entire > life......particularly > > during the year that surrounded the actual surgery. > > All I could think of for months on each side of surgery was my > mouth > > and what it was going though.....it literlly was a foil that I saw > > the rest of my life through. > > Now......how ever long after the fact.......it is a distant > pleasant > > memory. I endured a trial that was extreme....I gleened benefits > > profound despite the difficult process. > > > > I love this group for helping me through the difficult times and my > > surgeons for having the skill to give me their gifts. > > > > I still have some residual numbness....however many years later. > > my lower lip and chin.....but...managable and well worth the trade. > > > > My well wishes to all in their journies, > > Cyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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