Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 Hi Caren, What you are feeling is totally normal. This is the biggest event in your life right now (probably), so it is normal to feel very stressed out about it, and to be scared. But I hope you can gather together some encouragement from the ladies that have already written about how wonderful it has been to finally be free of the implants that have been harming them. Yes, it is emotionally tough. There is no question about that, and I remember crying my eyes out over having to get rid of the implants. I was still on my honeymoon with them! (only 8 months). But the truth is they are a ball and chain around your neck, and you will never be able to feel good until you have given your body a fighting chance to get better, and that can only happen after they have been explanted. I remember hardly being able to wait for the day of surgery. It was like my life stood still until that day came. Are you scared of the surgery itself? Are you comfortable with Dr. Zamboni? I am just wondering what you meant when you said you don't feel right. Are you scared of how you will look afterwards? Are you concerned about how your husband will react to you afterwards? These are all normal and valid concerns, and you can vent here. This is why I started the group. I didn't hear back from many women who wanted to get together here in Vegas, so how about if I just suggest that we meet somewhere? I was thinking the Starbucks on Rainbow and Twain, but after my recent bouts with coffee, I am trying to rethink that! And I am not sure where you live, so if you want to get together with me (and anyone else is welcome!) just write and tell me. We will figure out a comfortable place to go. I live in , near I-215, so it is really easy for me to get anywhere you may want to meet. I am looking forward to getting together with any of you, especially if you have any concerns and just want a shoulder to lean on.... Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <JCKCI@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 2:48 PM Subject: scared > I go in next Wednesday for explant and all I can think about is this > surgery. My body feels so stressed and my head feels like crap you > hope for the best during the surgery. I just don't feel right and I > hope this surgery goes good. I'm really scared. My husband tells me > everything is going to be all right I just wished time would go by > faster. The doctor will need to give me something that morning so I > will stay calm till the knock me out. > > Caren > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 One does not become crippled judt brcause they have MS. Many people live to a ripe old age and never become crippled from MS. Most women with MS have normal families and healthy children. Just because one has MS does not significently increase the chances of their children having MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 Rjones- I know this is a very difficult time right now. You are going to go thru many emotions, but when you are past all the tears you are going to be stronger than you have ever been in your whole life. Just try to stay positive, I know it's very hard in the beginning. But there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel. I know, I've been there. So has everyone else on this message board. A far as kids. . .you can definitely have kids. I have 2 (a 4 year old and a 2 year old). The two year old was born AFTER my diagnosis. I won't let this stop me from living my life, and don't let it stop you either. My advice is after you get thru this initial shock, educate yourself as much as possible, and make sure YOU are in control of your treatments. Take care of yourself and keep in touch. rjones913 wrote: > I haven't been diagnosed yet, I suspect I will. I just cry alot. I > recently remarried and I don't know if a family is in the plans for > us. I don't want to be sa cripple. Please someone give me some > advice. I really don't know what to do. Thank you for listening, > God Bless. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 Welcome rjones, and it's ok to be " scared " , just don't let it get the better of you. Use your worry time to research different options and helpful meds....LDN being the med of choice here on this forum, of course. When you see your Neurologist for a DX, you'll be armed and ready with the all of the info that you have gathered. I think that you will find that when you take control of your illness, whether MS or other, your fear will become your strength. Keep us posted, we will try to help in any way can. God bless you as well Sally > I haven't been diagnosed yet, I suspect I will. I just cry alot. I > recently remarried and I don't know if a family is in the plans for > us. I don't want to be sa cripple. Please someone give me some > advice. I really don't know what to do. Thank you for listening, > God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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