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sdfernando

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62. Thanks, but not as bad as it sounds

Sat Mar 21, 2015, 11:39 PM

Mar 2015

You went through much worse. Mine was only the tumor in the skull....yeah they cracked my head open but didn't go inside or do any brain surgery...just removed the skull tumor.

What you went through sounds like much bigger ordeal...and I'm very glad you are doing well now.

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IMAGE: My skull, sliced open, brain removed, view from the inside looking toward the hole in my head [View all] NYC_SKP Mar 2015 OP

holy shit! Kali Mar 2015 #1

What, no foreskins! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #5

TG you will be OK, NYC_SKP. femmocrat Mar 2015 #2

Oh awww! Thank you! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #6

Witchcraft isn't allowed on DU... Blue_Tires Mar 2015 #3

It is like magic, they can spin and flip the 3D image of my skull. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #7

glad you're getting better, NYC_SKP! nt steve2470 Mar 2015 #4

Thanks, friend! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #9

OK, not a doctor, here--is SAH a subarachnoid hemorrhage, or a scary ass hole? Or are the two terms MADem Mar 2015 #8

Well, I have one of each! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #11

Give yerself a great big hug! That's just wonderful news! MADem Mar 2015 #13

I wonder if there are different kinds of dead things in people's brains? LiberalFighter Mar 2015 #25

Wow, heavy duty. Good luck on the new skull plug. mackdaddy Mar 2015 #85

Your ass looks fine! In_The_Wind Mar 2015 #10

Thank you! I know the menu almost by heart. I like the grilled salmon and quinoa, and sorbets! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #12

Swag sale! redwitch Mar 2015 #14

k&r Liberal_in_LA Mar 2015 #15

That's what I'm talkin' bout! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #17

I am with you every step of the way, SKP. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #16

So I told Dr. Steinberg about my loss of smell, except for dog poop. (unfortunately) NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #18

just found out the name for that here on DU... druidity33 Mar 2015 #56

Hmmmm. Closer, I'd say to Hyposmia, partial loss of the sense: NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #57

What a cool image, my dear NYC_SKP! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #19

Yes, thank you Peggy! I more anyone wish Dr. Steinberg and the entire team success, perfection! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #20

My gratitude for the magnificent care you have received. n//t UTUSN Mar 2015 #21

Thank you, good friend. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #22

You're stuck with us on DU for Unknown Beatle Mar 2015 #23

Oh hell yeah I am! I have a t-shirt I won for making the 50,000,000th DU post! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #24

Love your attitude - you'll be fine. Hugs 840high Mar 2015 #26

Another ho hum boring story. lovemydog Mar 2015 #27

:hug: WillyT Mar 2015 #28

:pals: NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #32

" computer created filler piece." - Home Depot has these little pieces that cover the hole jtuck004 Mar 2015 #29

Interesting enough, my college alma mater had a symposium in February about 3D printing. TexasTowelie Mar 2015 #36

I love the 3D printing and stereolithography world, digital prototyping, all of that. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #38

this is amazing... all I can say is -- hooray for modern medicine, and you are in good hands! secondwind Mar 2015 #30

I've often told people... cab67 Mar 2015 #31

Good luck on your surgery skip! Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #33

Thank you. The SAH was helped by my failure to renew my hypertension meds. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #43

Too high a price to pay to live in this society. Take good care of yourself. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #51

oh myyyyyyy BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2015 #34

I'm a lucky duck, Blanche, and my girlfriend and little dog millie were there to save me. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #39

wow!!!!! you ARE a lucky mallard! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2015 #45

The icky will get you every time. bearssoapbox Mar 2015 #35

Check post #36 and I'm glad that you are here with us. TexasTowelie Mar 2015 #37

Glad you had the best surgeon in the country mountain grammy Mar 2015 #40

Yes, it is amazing, great luck, technology, a real blessing! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #41

I feel your pain--and your elation in surviving! I know firsthand. slumcamper Mar 2015 #42

Congrats, grandpa slumcamper. Yours is quite a close call. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #44

I see nothing, Joe Shlabotnik Mar 2015 #46

why does it look like a plaster cast of a skull ... Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #47

It really does look like a cast. It's a Computer Tomography Scan. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #48

golly. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #49

Good on ya Fairgo Mar 2015 #50

The ultimate selfie (sort of) greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #52

Yes, but I'm not going to post it anywhere but here. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #53

I can't blame you! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2015 #54

I've had a piece of my skull removed as well sdfernando Mar 2015 #55

Wow! That's pretty extensive, but I'm so glad you're still with us and OK! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #58

Thanks, but not as bad as it sounds sdfernando Mar 2015 #62

No silly. Your ass makes your ass look big. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2015 #59

Next week: My ASS, sliced open, brain removed, view from the inside looking toward the hole.... NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #60

Now you're talking about pictures of ME... cherokeeprogressive Mar 2015 #61

Hugs my friend and you will be in my prayers. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #63

Thanks, friend! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #64

So glad that they are going well. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #65

Courage for your ordeal... Surya Gayatri Mar 2015 #66

Thank you, Surya Gayatri! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #73

good luck! Kali Mar 2015 #67

Glad to hear, Kali! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #68

I'm off to town for a dressing change and first follow up Kali Mar 2015 #72

Good luck! In_The_Wind started a Good Vibes thread for you today bananas Mar 2015 #69

Thanks! NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #70

Love and Hugs~ sheshe2 Mar 2015 #71

whoa.....I missed this. SoapBox Mar 2015 #74

sending prayers for energy to the surgeon and healing vibes to you!! Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #75

Science Bless You! Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #76

HAHAHAHA!!! elleng Mar 2015 #77

Glad they didn't leave a hole in your head. You might start voting (R) Doctor_J Mar 2015 #78

Hey got the details from other link..Replied to you over there...but KoKo Mar 2015 #79

Sending healing thoughts... berni_mccoy Mar 2015 #80

this is probably one of the most wonderful posts I've ever seen Voice for Peace Mar 2015 #81

I'm getting a new image in a bit, stand by.... NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #83

Will they sew it shut? Or install a zipper, for future work. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2015 #82

UPDATE: Cranioplasty planning image sent to my phone from provider... NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #84

That hole in your head Aerows Mar 2015 #86

It's a handy place to keep my ear buds.. NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #87

Trust me, I know how bad seizures can be sakabatou Mar 2015 #88

Well, dammit, "happy bone-flapping," if there is such a thing, and heal up. villager Mar 2015 #89

..... madfloridian Mar 2015 #90