Hello Everyone,

We made it hear last nite and everything went well.  Flights were good and made really good time.

We are stay at the Creekside in now in stead of the Pacific Inn.  In room 239.

Well I started my test today and it was not fun, just cause it killed my back.  I had the brain spec study done, the first day and go back tomorrow for the second part.  Before I have to do that I have to go have the phychological test done.  I am not looking forward to that one.  Can anyone tell me what to expect?  I hate when they try to play with your head.

Does anyone have any good places to go out to eat?  
I will keep up everyday now that I have internet running.

Jeana


Day 2

Well had tests again today.  They were not that bad.  I don't have anymore tests until Sat nite at 7:30 so that at least gives us some time to go and do some site seeing.  Just have to decide where to go.  Well talk to you all later.  Thanks for the advice on the food.

Jeana


Hello everyone sorry have not posted been a little busy.  HEHEHE.  I am feeling okay i quess, not really sure what to feel.  My right side is all swollen but Johns says not as bad as yesterday.  We are going to go do breakfast now and maybe walmart to get some things other than that I think It is a lot of sleeping for me.  I feel bad for JOhn he is so bord here.  I am so ready to go home already.  I hope that the second surgery goes better than the first one,  I hated feeling sick.  Maybe they will give me some meds before surgery.  The sooner I can get out of here the better I will be.  HOme with my little guy and family.  Well I will try and post later.

Jeana

Hi Jeana,

Glad to hear you made it to Stanford and you had a good flight. It's a long trip for some depending on how far away one lives.

I can't help you with the psychological part since my brother didn't have that test. I wouldn't worry about it. I think they are simply trying to determine where you are before the surgery and then after the surgery. 

There are a lot of very good places to eat in Palo Alto. Chili's is always good and they have some great Mexican restaurants. Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of the Mexican restaurant on El Camino near the Univeristy area. It was very nice and the food was great.

I guess I'm not much help. If I think of the names of any of the restaurants I will post them for you.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I'll be watching for your updates.

Say Hi to the Stanford moya moya team from Kevin (Cubbie) and Lore. They are all awesome and you are in very good hands.

Hugs,

Lore

Jeana sorry things didnt work out at Pacific Inn, glad to hear you are out there.........will be praying for you

stay away from the mexican place right next to the pacific iy was horrible......hope its not owned by anyone here

Mike

Hey Jeana:

It looks like we missed each other in passing at the spect scan's.  Julie was there this morning around 9 am and the receptionist got her confused with you, then they started checking all personal data to make sure Julie was Julie.  The confusion held us up 1/2 hour but all in all the spect today went a lot faster.  Hope your's went well.

Can't help you on the psych test, Julie isn't doing those.  Her neurosurgeon in Florida wanted to start them but it was a time intensive test (2 to 3 days) and they were booked up to christmas.  And since then we decided to come here.  Good luck with those.  We will be seeing Dr. Steinberg on Monday for pre-op.  And go back tonight for the MRI.

Lots of fun waiting around in between testing.  But at least we will have the weekend free.  Thinking of going to San Fransisco.  Call if you need anything.

Cheri
Julie's Mom