tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post1539782421756947254..comments2024-03-20T01:03:09.526-07:00Comments on phantsythat: true story, one picturesusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-76540814393596423022009-01-22T19:51:00.000-08:002009-01-22T19:51:00.000-08:00joss - In the past year I've made a bit of a habit...joss - In the past year I've made a bit of a habit of recounting some of my experiences in <A HREF="http://adventuresink.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> Adventures Ink. </A> They're illustrated just to add some amusement and provide some concealment for the poor writing.<BR/><BR/>I'm fine now and always dream of dragons :-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-89221092369343300632009-01-22T17:22:00.000-08:002009-01-22T17:22:00.000-08:00I've only just found this. I love finding astonish...I've only just found this. I love finding astonishing stories like this, and told so well.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are feeling quite wonderful now.<BR/><BR/>And, have you ever dreamed of being a dragon again?Joss Albérthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541885042770493871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-54031338479765964792009-01-14T16:57:00.000-08:002009-01-14T16:57:00.000-08:00lindsay - You're right that it was a hard one to s...lindsay - You're right that it was a hard one to share - a little too close to home as I am now. The meditation and inner guru (angel, yogi, spirit) helped a lot.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-4046056352964937502009-01-14T16:54:00.000-08:002009-01-14T16:54:00.000-08:00cassoulet cafe - I'm so happy you came by and left...cassoulet cafe - I'm so happy you came by and left a note. It was a weird experience and I'm very glad to be here able to meet lovely people like belette and you.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-1934458435201605292009-01-14T03:13:00.000-08:002009-01-14T03:13:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing such an extraordinary experienc...Thanks for sharing such an extraordinary experience with us. Maybe the prior yogi and inner calmness shielded you to some extent and helped also in the recovery. Its sounds miraculous!! <BR/>Best wisheslindsaylobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774918551798647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-57068593487971541992009-01-14T00:57:00.000-08:002009-01-14T00:57:00.000-08:00I just came here via La Belette. All I can say is...I just came here via La Belette. All I can say is "wow!" <BR/>So glad you are here writing this post....Cassoulet Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252740584385169518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-35581395836618870482009-01-12T21:41:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:41:00.000-08:00suzi - The neurosurgeon arranged a special M&M...suzi - The neurosurgeon arranged a special M&M (Morbidity and Mortality) Conference with the ER staff about all the signs they'd missed in my case. I just hope it helped someone else.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-40462769841812510092009-01-12T21:36:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:36:00.000-08:00wolf - Yes, we were lucky.wolf - Yes, we were lucky.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-75799256764858402912009-01-12T17:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T17:57:00.000-08:00Oh. My. God. What a story. And that picture! Wow! ...Oh. My. God. What a story. And that picture! Wow! I'd like to say that I'm surprised that the hospital and your GP pretty much just blew it off, but I'm not. I've also learned the hard way that you have to be a very persistent advocate for your own health. Lucky for you that you had access to the neurological specialist. What a frightening experience for you and your family. Thank you for deciding to share it with us.Suzi Riothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869448922051303723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-56694494149812490952009-01-11T13:58:00.000-08:002009-01-11T13:58:00.000-08:00susan, that's freaky... glad hubster got help for ...susan, that's freaky... glad hubster got help for you when he did, and the procedure worked well :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-10291434943715179122009-01-10T21:38:00.000-08:002009-01-10T21:38:00.000-08:00steve - The worst didn't happen and I felt pretty ...steve - The worst didn't happen and I felt pretty blessed about the whole process, thankful too there were no aftereffects. It was like dodging a bullet.<BR/><BR/>I have no memory of the angio embolization surgery but that second one came with very intense images. At that point I hadn't painted a dragon in years - and still haven't. I do still have the titanium and some deep grooves under my hair to remind me.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-44869079357058788382009-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:002009-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:00ME - Writing out this piece was more difficult for...ME - Writing out this piece was more difficult for me than any of the others but I did and it sat thumbnailed on the screen for a while. <BR/><BR/>The radiologists I know say the images they get from the tighter scanners are preferable but since the reality is that we have a lot of very heavy people, as well as some severely claustrophobic ones, the open MRI's are useful.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-18683414189371476662009-01-10T19:41:00.000-08:002009-01-10T19:41:00.000-08:00Wow. Incredible. So we almost wouldn't have had ...Wow. Incredible. So we almost wouldn't have had you here writing all these things and illustrating your fascinating life. Such slight margins of chance separate our treasures from our loses.<BR/><BR/>But I have to say my favorite part of this was the part about your dragon dream. Incredibly cool. With titanium alloy scales, I'd be guessing... And interesting in particular because of the recurring dragons in your art.Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-78358411128327929992009-01-10T14:19:00.000-08:002009-01-10T14:19:00.000-08:00That was an amazing post, and thanks for sharing s...That was an amazing post, and thanks for sharing such a traumatic experience with us. That take real guts, kiddo. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad it all turned out well. I've often heard of people who aren't comfortable with the MRI machines. With the new "open" MRI machines available, I've seen them advertised, but never saw one up close before. <BR/><BR/>Like Randal said, glad you didn't fly away on a permanent basis. ;-)Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-1202481448443720312009-01-09T22:52:00.000-08:002009-01-09T22:52:00.000-08:00linda - You just reminded me of the doctors asking...linda - You just reminded me of the doctors asking me if I had weird visual or auditory experiences but I had no idea of what they meant by normal. It's entirely subjective, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I don't know about trying to draw that particular dragon. I don't have a piece of paper big enough.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-71422433390923793362009-01-09T22:45:00.000-08:002009-01-09T22:45:00.000-08:00lisa - I think we deal with what we must, whatever...lisa - I think we deal with what we must, whatever that is. The worst thing we can do is pre-plan our fears. My husband went through a lot worse than I did throughout the experience but he was great. When I left the hospital he couldn't find any of my hats or a scarf so he brought a tea towel which I wrapped like a turban for my walk to the car :-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-60288549180086068442009-01-09T21:36:00.000-08:002009-01-09T21:36:00.000-08:00I meant to say and forgot, as I always do, that dr...I meant to say and forgot, as I always do, that dragon....what an incredible vision is that? if you are ever feeling up for it, you really must draw her! wow, what a power symbol!L'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-66635882788243400712009-01-09T21:35:00.000-08:002009-01-09T21:35:00.000-08:00susan, I'm so glad I happened by tonight, to read ...susan, I'm so glad I happened by tonight, to read this....I also am very happy all went well and you are on the mend...how frightening for you and alas, for your dear husband....yes , we never know, do we...<BR/><BR/>hoping you are feeling better and better each day with no more scares of any kind! and happy new year :) I REALLY mean that!L'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-6194678115886816062009-01-09T20:56:00.000-08:002009-01-09T20:56:00.000-08:00Brain trauma has always scared me more than other ...Brain trauma has always scared me more than other things. The way you've written about your experience didn't scare me or make me feel queasy like I get when I think about that kind of thing. Still, I can only imagine the terror your husband must have felt.<BR/><BR/>I'm incredibly glad that the doctors were able to take care of the problem and that you have recovered so beautifully.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-29071528343881585072009-01-09T17:53:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:53:00.000-08:00skippy - Thanks, and I'm glad too. Ed is a bit of ...skippy - Thanks, and I'm glad too. Ed is a bit of a maniac but that's what made him a great doctor.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-42605741594436081332009-01-09T17:51:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:51:00.000-08:00jim - I'm delighted to know you've enjoyed my smal...jim - I'm delighted to know you've enjoyed my small contributions to the, hopefully, greater good. At the deepest levels I think we all really are that fortunate but most don't recognize that.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-32846336295084688052009-01-09T17:47:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:47:00.000-08:00spartacus - My husband was visibly shaken when he ...spartacus - My husband was visibly shaken when he read this account but agreed it was good to tell the story for all its positive aspects. We took full note of the synchronicities involved in us having come out here and that the clever neurosurgeon had become a friend. It wasn't time to go.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-71312249528693756362009-01-09T11:20:00.000-08:002009-01-09T11:20:00.000-08:00Holy smokes....what a story. I am so glad everyth...Holy smokes....what a story. I am so glad everything worked out for you. Props to your doctor.Skippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636857526221164703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-18434472064981113662009-01-09T10:45:00.000-08:002009-01-09T10:45:00.000-08:00Amazing story and picture Susan and I'm so glad th...Amazing story and picture Susan and I'm so glad there was a happy ending.<BR/><BR/>But the empty bucket metaphor doesn't quite work for me.<BR/><BR/>From what I've seen of your artwork, your perception, and your writing, your "bucket" has always been overflowing with wisdom, insight, and creativity.<BR/><BR/>All of us should be so fortunate.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306857757487429447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-37351185932106084312009-01-09T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-09T08:44:00.000-08:00Oh my Susan.. this is one of those moments where I...Oh my Susan.. this is one of those moments where I fall back on my Roman Catholic upbringing and exclaim ... Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We're in your husband's shoes as you went through this <I>procedure</I>, I'd be a complete and utter wreck. <BR/><BR/>Thankfully, the fates were on your side as the condition was caught by your, apparently, light-sleeping husband and by your neurosurgeon boss whose diligence in determining the cause was exemplary. I also add that, like Randal, I'm glad the dragons in your mind didn't carry you off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com