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mzteris

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6. how long ago

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 01:28 PM

Oct 2013

was the torture device bolted on?

When they told me they were attaching a device to my head, I didn't know they meant ATTACH! As in drilling holes in my head. . .

horrible experience.

I did have incredible side effects. I couldn't get out of bed for three days. My face swelled up and bruised. It took forever for the holes to heal. I managed to get back to work after three days, but had to buy those really big sunglasses to wear anywhere outside of my house - including work - because I was so heinous to observe. It took a week for the swelling, bruising to go down.

If your wife didn't have them, she's really lucky. If she "just" had the procedure done, it still might occur. The fluid didn't drain down into my face until after about two - three days. Not a fun procedure. (Though my [2nd] procedure was pinpoint radiation.)

I hope she's doing well. Good luck!

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my wife has had her brain surgery. [View all] Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 OP

OMG prayers and good wishes go to you guys!!! gopiscrap Oct 2013 #1

My thoughts are with you. MineralMan Oct 2013 #2

the greatest of good luck to your wife and to you. cali Oct 2013 #3

Best wishes for her. Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #4

Absolutely wonderful to hear. dkf Oct 2013 #5

how long ago mzteris Oct 2013 #6

her eyes are swelling a little today. Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 #16

I'm sending you and your wife healing energy. Auntie Bush Oct 2013 #63

Arnica gel gets rid of bruising quickly; it's cheap and available at health food stores. Liberty Belle Oct 2013 #82

Good luck LittleBlue Oct 2013 #7

Glad to hear she came through so well enlightenment Oct 2013 #8

I hope she continues to do well. brer cat Oct 2013 #9

Best thoughts for you and your wife. nt kelliekat44 Oct 2013 #10

Very best wishes to both of you. dipsydoodle Oct 2013 #11

from my heart onethatcares Oct 2013 #12

Travel safely! I do hope things continue to go well for both of you... petronius Oct 2013 #13

God bless her! tavernier Oct 2013 #14

My thoughts and prayers, Courtesy Flush! pnwmom Oct 2013 #15

She is indeed brave and awesome frazzled Oct 2013 #17

keep fighting, keep fighting, keep fighting grantcart Oct 2013 #18

Brava! AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #19

Good luck, Courtesy Flush. kag Oct 2013 #20

best wishes for a complete recovery LiberalEsto Oct 2013 #21

Best wishes to both of you.. mountain grammy Oct 2013 #22

Best wishes to both of you. bigwillq Oct 2013 #23

best wishes and healing vibes magical thyme Oct 2013 #24

Best wishes to you both Hekate Oct 2013 #25

best wishes idwiyo Oct 2013 #26

Wishing your wife a safe & speedy recovery. William769 Oct 2013 #27

We will be waiting for positive updates, best wish's. Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #28

I will keep you both in my thoughts. There is a rather well-known Youtuber ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #29

glad the surgery is over... love your positive attitude renate Oct 2013 #30

My thoughts are with your wife and you, Courtesy Flush Emit Oct 2013 #31

please tell your wife that both of you and all the rest of your family are in my roguevalley Oct 2013 #32

My best to both of you and your family... PCIntern Oct 2013 #33

Blessings, hugs and light to you and Mrs. Myrina Oct 2013 #34

Best wishes to you and your wife nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #35

Sending you my well wishes Grateful for Hope Oct 2013 #36

sending positive thoughts. nt DesertFlower Oct 2013 #37

Thoughts with both of you! n/t bobGandolf Oct 2013 #38

Thinking lots of good thoughts in the color green! calimary Oct 2013 #39

I do hope the best for your wife (and you). Lots of DU good wishes. LoisB Oct 2013 #40

Best Wishes. Savannahmann Oct 2013 #41

Wow! Love and good health vibes to you both! GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #42

I add my healing thoughts and best wishes for your wife's recovery. classof56 Oct 2013 #43

Big fat hugs to both of you! graywarrior Oct 2013 #44

Best Wishes Now, and Always.. Stuart G Oct 2013 #45

May she have a speedy recovery. nt historylovr Oct 2013 #46

good luck with all.....!!! spanone Oct 2013 #47

my prayers that she continues to get better sad-cafe Oct 2013 #48

Best wishes for both of you question everything Oct 2013 #49

Duke has a wonderful system. Glad your wife is well. n/t davidwparker Oct 2013 #50

My prayers for you both. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #51

My thoughts are with you guys. Triana Oct 2013 #52

Hooray! Rest up and get better. nolabear Oct 2013 #53

My thoughts are with you both. Squinch Oct 2013 #54

wonderful! noiretextatique Oct 2013 #55

Modern medicine is amazing. Wishing her and you good things. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #56

You two are in my thoughts TxDemChem Oct 2013 #57

You are at the right place elfin Oct 2013 #58

Best wishes to you both. AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #59

Your entire family is in my prayers for healing. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #60

hopefully that will be the end of the tumors madrchsod Oct 2013 #61

best wishes to you and your wife, hope she heals soon ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #62

I toast your wife and wish her a long, happy, comfortable life Stinky The Clown Oct 2013 #64

*hugs* Hope all goes well in the coming days/weeks JesterCS Oct 2013 #65

((((((positive thoughts and healing))))))) glinda Oct 2013 #66

Duke is great...I was treated for breast cancer there, in 97-98... ms liberty Oct 2013 #67

We did go to the gardens Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 #77

Best of luck to all. nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #68

I wish you both the very best, Courtesy Flush. pacalo Oct 2013 #69

Healing thoughts! mike dub Oct 2013 #70

She's an awesome person ailsagirl Oct 2013 #71

Best wishes to you and her Samantha Oct 2013 #72

Best wishes for you and your wife. n/t FSogol Oct 2013 #73

Best wishes for a full recovery for her, and for your well-being, too. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #74

The best for both of you... n/t jtuck004 Oct 2013 #75

Best wishes to you both. MrsKirkley Oct 2013 #76

I wish her well. PeoViejo Oct 2013 #78

Prayers and best wishes. JohnnyLib2 Oct 2013 #79

Joining all of the other DUers in sending LibDemAlways Oct 2013 #80

Hugs and good wishes to her and you! tblue Oct 2013 #81

My very best wishes for your wife's recovery SoutherDem Oct 2013 #83

To the Courtesy Flush family Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2013 #84

may those tumors shrink and disappear Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #85

Wishing her a speedy recovery. Mz Pip Oct 2013 #86

Mrs. CF sounds like my kind of gal Skittles Oct 2013 #87

Not surprised Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 #95

WOO!!! Skittles Oct 2013 #96

I hadnt thought of the Trayvon connection. Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 #97

interesting Skittles Oct 2013 #98

best wishes for a full recovery.... mike_c Oct 2013 #88

I wish you the very best. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #89

Sending healing thoughts her way. Granny M Oct 2013 #90

Good Luck mgardener Oct 2013 #91

healing thoughts and prayers for a most positive outcome coming your way. keep us posted. niyad Oct 2013 #92

Blessings of light and love to you both. nt SalmonChantedEvening Oct 2013 #93

Congratulations on getting over that hump in good shape MannyGoldstein Oct 2013 #94

That's good news malaise Oct 2013 #99

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. Beacool Oct 2013 #100

So glad your on your way home samplegirl Oct 2013 #101

May she be healed and have a complete recovery. meti57b Oct 2013 #102

Wishing your wife all the best NEOhiodemocrat Oct 2013 #103