Hi Michael. I will mark Wed. on my calendar. I know you are probably nervous but lots of us have had…well to be blunt our heads cracked open. And guess what…,we are still here!
My best advice is to go in with a positive attitude. You are going to OBLITERATE this AVM!
I'm one of the lucky ones who did not have a rupture with my AVM or my aneurysm. After 3 opinions I chose to have the surgical option. Surgery was performed on July 25 at Johns Hopkins Hospital by Dr. Rafael Tamargo who was recommended to me by 3 people. I'm having some issues with memory and processing thoughts (not too surprising since I am 72 years old). Occasional problems with balance, but I'm back on the tennis court. Please try to remain positive is. Good luck. Chilly Girl
Hi Michael...as I read your post.. it reminds me of my second bleed as well....
Doctors advise to remove it.... and i know the feeling being so worried of what it will be the outcome.
I got my operation 2 years ago and it went well... the AVM has been removed permanently. My first thought was... surgery has its risks... but then... if the AVM will not be removed.... the risk is greater as well... as its is vulnerable to bleeding.
At first it was my speech was being affected...as i get that tounge twisted when i speak... my memory serves me well yet... thats the good part.
A very hard decision..... but an encouragement i could say... if its to be carried out by surgical.... and if its the best to do so... Have Faith; you have the best doctors.... once and for all.. wish your AVM will be removed and wish you good health....
I could feel your determination that this will be over..... and yes it will be...
Prayers for your immediate recovery :).