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Moyamoya...Oh boya boya!
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Hi guys,
I am here and spent a busy day (wednesday) with my first familiar face meeting me was Jill! thanks for the hug and warm welcome Jill...just lovely to meet you.
Then the super Joli took my workup info prior to meeting with the Guru....Dr Steinburg!
A professional consult with a twist.....he said both of my corotid arteries are fully (100%) blocked!!!!
I am totally running on my collaterals....but luckily I have extensive collaterals established!
Can't wait to meet everyone else over the coming days.
thanks guys for all the nice well wishes and antics. It sort of feels like I am with a special group and we already know each other. Kinda wierd but calming. I am heading back tomorrow for another day of tests, starting with a ct zenon test, an cardiac echo...and meeting with the cardiology docs.
The weather is lovely....flowers blooming all around....very Californian. Great eating establishments....I will probably go back a little heavier (the steroids are giving me a strong appetite to boot) 2007 will be the year to drop a few lbs when I am all recouped and feeling great....right? 2006 is meant for focusing on getting better and not to stress about anything.
BTW: we negotiated a great rate at the Creekside Inn....it is one of the hotels on the list here on this site....it has an informative website to look at it if anyone is interested. It is usually starts at $180 and up for 2 queens.....the sales manager gave me $105 per night for my stay. 3 miles from Stanford, free transportation up to 5 mile radius, cont breakfast, free wireless internet in room and on site, pool, wt room, etc... and a lovely serene park-like setting.
Friday will be my 1st surgery day....so this could well be my last follow-up for a while....depends on how busy tomorrow gets. So for now.....keep my in your thoughts and know I am in good hands both here at Stanford and in the Higher Power watching over!
big smiles....diane : )
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