Aandrea Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I was meant to have my op on Monday to get a plate in my head but it had to be cancelled because I have a cold. It will be done on another day now and I can't stop worrying about it. I am so scared and have no one to talk to about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 There are members on here who have metal plates and as far as I recall they have had no problems at all. Chin up, you will be fine although any surgery can be daunting so I can understand your apprehension, keep positive about it Soonest done, soonest over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Natural to be scared Aandrea, we wouldn't be human if we had no fear. Some on here had other ops and have come through it okay .. Glad I was in cuckoo land when I had shunt op xx Try not to stress but you will xxxxx If you need a song let me know ha ha xxxx Good luck Win xxxxxxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Andrea, I really feel for you, it's not nice being so worried about something. I've not had a plate fitted, but I remember well how worried, apprehensive and scared I was when I had to have another coiling procedure. The procedure was cancelled twice at the last minute which just prolonged the anxiety. Whilst these procedures are new to us, they are done on a regular basis by the surgeons and their teams and their skills and knowledge really are the best. Therefore we should be able to put our trust in them without fear, but in reality it is our brains they are dealing with and therefore there is bound to be some apprehension. Try and focus on the relief you will feel when it's all over - that time will come and focussing on that may help take your mind off the operation itself. Sorry I can't offer anything more comforting for you but you will get through it and then you will be so proud of yourself. Hugs, Sarah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hi Andrea , sorry I missed this so I hope your cold has improved and you are recovering from that now. I had to have a second operation post my SAh , not to have a plate like you but to have a shunt put in so I know some of what you are feeling. They will really look after you in the hospital and the pre and post operative is very attentive at least it was for me but if you are worried when you are there then tell them, ask for someone to hold you hand as they do the meds, don't be shy. Its hard facing any operation and especially when you still feel unwell as we do post SAH but remember this is being done in a non emergency situation which is much better and the outcome is that it should improve life for you. So it's ok to be scared but focus on what the benefit of having the operation is. Also I had a friend who had a craniotomy and she had to wait before she had the plate replaced as well and she was said she saw it as a gateway to being able to wash her hair properly so hopefully that's the same for you too once everything has healed well. Good luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmartz Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Don't know if you have to wear a helmet. I did after my craniotomy, but that's gone when you're put back together. I didn't have a plate, they froze my skull for four months then put it back together with metal plates. Going back in the hospital is always scary, but they know what they are doing. Take care!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Op is now 1st of September i am not sleeping as i cant stop worrying about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Aandrea, calm down please although I know that is not easy. You don't want it cancelled again but it will be if you make yourself ill. Try and distract yourself by making yourself as busy as you can possibly manage After all you have been through previously it is nothing. Listen to other members who have had the same procedure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It is natural to worry Aandrea . Wishing you well and 1st is my Dads b/day xx I'll say a prayer for you nearer the time xxx But you will be okay xxxx scary I know xxxxx Love to you Win xxxxxxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thank you btg auntie Mario i will try. I am waiting for my consultant from Newcastle to phone me about it xxand thankyou BTG aunty win yes xmartz i do wear a helmet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Best wishes for you A. I hope everything goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Sending you hugs Andrea, its natural to worry but please, please try not to stress so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thank you chris x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thank you Louise xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Also sending you big hugs Andrea, hope you are feeling better and all goes ahead on the 1st September for you. I have a metal plate, please try not to worry, all will be ok xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thankyou tina when did you have yours done. And how long were you in hospital for xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle C Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Aandrea Wishing you all the very best for the 1st, doctor's at RVI are some of the very best, try not to worry, I know it's not easy but I'm sure you will be fine. Love Michelle xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thank you chelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Andrea i had mine done nearly 10 years ago, they did it when i had my clipping. I was in hospital for just over a month xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Good luck Andrea, my thoughts are with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thank you macca xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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