Monarch Butterfly &amp; Surgery Is Scheduled

rebelann1949

@rebelann (111318)

• El Paso, Texas

30 Jun 22

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

Thanks so much my friend.

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Kharla Jolly

@kobesbuddy (74902)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Jun 22

Chiari Malformation is something serious, yet it's very treatable. You are in good hands at Vanderbilt Hospital and many prayers are flowing up for you(every day). I can't wait to hear your ''good report!" Love, Kharla xo

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

Yes Kharla this is a serious condition. I have been monitoring it and found one of the best doctors. I feel good about the surgery. Thank you so much for your support.

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Kharla Jolly

@kobesbuddy (74902)

• East Tawas, Michigan

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM You have always been supportive of me, regardless of what I've faced. Now, it's your turn to receive tons of concern, during this critical time you're going through.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

@kobesbuddy I have tried to be a friend. I am used to helping, not needing the help. Thank you for your concern. It means more than you know.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170774)

• United States

30 Jun 22

That's a fantastic shot, and good luck with your surgery. Hopefully you will be a new woman in a week or two!

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170774)

• United States

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM Did they give you a general timeline?

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

@snowy22315 He said about three months total to get back to where I am now. But we will see.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

Thanks, i love these visitors in the garden. I hope recovery will be quick.

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much2say

@much2say (53942)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Jun 22

I appreciate you let us know. Hoping that all goes smoothly tomorrow and you have a speedy recovery from surgery - but most of all that you will feel tons better. Please take care

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much2say

@much2say (53942)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM Oh, we'd miss you for sure . . . but we'd also worry if we didn't know why you were gone (you know how we myLotters get). I know you will be in good hands . . . keeping positive thoughts for you

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

@much2say Thanks so much for your kindness and support. It really means more than you know.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

I thought I should let you now what is going on. Somebody might miss be being gone. I will take care. Thank you for your kind words.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (48514)

• Canada

30 Jun 22

I have been thinking of you today and hoping that you are in a good place emotionally, ready for the surgery tomorrow and the healing process that begins after that. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (48514)

• Canada

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM Tomorrow, if you are alone, waiting for them to bring you into the OR, and afraid, remember that you are not alone. I'll be thinking of you, and I am sure that I am not alone. You will come out on the other side and be symptom free and all the better for it. Good luck.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

@Juliaacv Again, you are too kind to me. I will remember your words. I always think so much of Dustin during these times. I know he is here too. Thank you again.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

I am staying low key. Every day has been more pre-op instructions. But it has been at a slow pace. Keeps things nice and steady. Have not been stressed out until I stop and think about what is actually happening tomorrow. Those times are when I find something to get me busy. And then before long it will all be over. Many talks with myself lately. You are so very kind and your support means the world my friend. Enjoy your weekend.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26778)

• United States

1 Jul 22

Going to miss you. Know everything will be better soon for you. Christ help you in every way, thank you Holy Christ, amen.

I saw a baby monarch butterfly today, in my way to the bus stop.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (58521)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Jun 22

I wish you the best of luck and hope it goes well. You will be missed, but you need to take care of yourself first.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (58521)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM I hope you do.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

Thank you so much. I will take care. See you soon.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459742)

• Switzerland

1 Jul 22

I am so sorry you need surgery, but I know that everything will be fine. I will think to you. My best wishes and a big HUG.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459742)

• Switzerland

6 Jul 22

@CarolDM

I am glad that surgery went well and you are fine. We were all praying for you Carol.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Thanks for your support it has meant more than you know.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326431)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jul 22

I, and I'm sure many others, will really miss your posts. I wish you all the very best with the surgery and hope you'll have a fast recovery.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 22

Thanks so much Judy. I will miss being here as well. I hope to return soon.

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PLETHOS

@Plethos (13560)

• United States

30 Jun 22

take your time, take care of yourself.

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PLETHOS

@Plethos (13560)

• United States

30 Jun 22

@CarolDM -

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

How kind of you to say. I will do just that. Thank you.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15780)

• Raurkela, India

1 Jul 22

Lovely butterfly and your great spirit. Wishing you a safe surgery and quick recovery.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15780)

• Raurkela, India

6 Jul 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Thanks very much.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (53698)

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1 Jul 22

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry that you are experiencing this but l have faith that you will overcome and be like new again. See you soon, lots of love.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Much appreciated. Taking it a day at a time.

Diana

@dya80dya (33848)

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30 Jun 22

I hope you will come back soon. I will be thinking of you.

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Diana

@dya80dya (33848)

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30 Jun 22

@CarolDM You are very welcome.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

I hope so too. Thanks so much.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65280)

• Serbia

11 Jan 23

Oh, I read it now. Yes, you never wrote about your problems. You were always supportive of everyone. I'm glad the surgery solved the problem.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Jan 23

I never wanted to share about my personal situation. But I chose to this time. I was worried at first about the outcome. Many things could have gone wrong. It was major but thankfully with great doctors, a success. So kind of you.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Jan 23

@Nevena83 The doctors at Vanderbilt Hospital are the absolute best.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65280)

• Serbia

11 Jan 23

@CarolDM Yes, I believe it was a difficult decision. I'm glad you had good doctors.

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Marlina

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

30 Jun 22

Sorry to read about this condition. Wishing you all the best. I'll be thinking of you.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jun 22

I was not happy to find out about the diagnosis but at least I know what I am dealing with now. So kind of you.

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Marlina

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

3 Jul 22

@CarolDM , I hope everything is going smoothly

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

@marlina Thanks I just posted an update.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (49182)

• United States

2 Jul 22

I’m so glad that I saw this . I pray your surgery will be successful.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (49182)

• United States

8 Jul 22

@CarolDM

@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Thanks Marie. Glad to be home.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73858)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jul 22

Lovely photo. I wish you all the best of luck and many blessings and will keep you in my prayers till you return and I know you are all right,

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73858)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Jul 22

@CarolDM many blessings and best of luck to you

@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Thanks very much I am hoping for the best. Healing is slow but I will get there.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40637)

• United States

1 Jul 22

The link was very informative. I'm so sorry I didn't see this post yesterday, so you may already be in surgery. But when you check your comments, please know I'm praying for you right now. May God grant you complete healing, my dear friend.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jul 22

Sorry I was going to message you. Things got hectic. Last week was something different every day for pre-op. So impressed with Vanderbilt and the entire Neuro team. Prayers are very much appreciated.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40637)

• United States

5 Jul 22

@CarolDM

DianneN

@DianneN (247219)

• United States

27 Aug 22

I read this, because I didn’t know why you had surgery. So happy it’s over!

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DianneN

@DianneN (247219)

• United States

27 Aug 22

@CarolDM That’s wonderful. You must feel like a new person finally

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Aug 22

I never talked about it until this post. A difficult decision to make to have brain surgery. But things went smoothly in the hospital. Vanderbilt truly is the best in my opinion. I am ecstatic it is over. And the exertion headaches are gone. I can cough and laugh without pain finally.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Aug 22

@DianneN I am starting to, it has been a long painful recovery and with him cutting through neck muscles, tendons and nerves, that is what is taking so long to heal. They did a scalp block and I will never have another unless I am knocked out. Oh my goodness did that hurt. But I can tell things are getting better each day.

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****DANIELLE****

@VivaLaDani13 (60584)

• Perth, Australia

14 Aug 22

@CarolDM I'm very sorry I am late to reading this (and some others of yours I will be reading and answering after this). I haven't been on much. I'm so sorry you've been going through this and dealing with some unwanted symptoms. I do hope that this will be the answer to fixing it. *big hugs* It sounds like you got some very amazing doctors and surgeons around you! Thank you for the update. I already know that many of us would be wondering where you were if we hadn't heard from you. And thank you for the link. I have never heard of it. Take care Carol!

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****DANIELLE****

@VivaLaDani13 (60584)

• Perth, Australia

15 Aug 22

@CarolDM I always believe that slowly is always better than not moving at all. (which can apply to anything). So I am glad to know you are getting there even if it's at a slow pace. I'm grateful you had the surgery you've been needing for a long time.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Aug 22

@VivaLaDani13 Thanks my friend. I am glad I finally had it as well.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

14 Aug 22

No problem. I am making it. Slowly but I will get there.

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