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88. Trust me, I know how bad seizures can be

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Tue Mar 31, 2015, 02:13 AM

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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