You may have noticed that I’m not big on sharing a ton of personal things on this blog. Sure, I’ll often share about what Charles and I are up to or about my family, but when it comes to me, I pretty much leave that topic alone. Unless of course I have a really bad day and decide to share an embarrassing amount with you.
That happened back in November and I shared the story of my chronic transformational migraine. I am now pushing 11 years in my search for a cure for my constant daily headache, and since nothing up to this point has given me any significant relief, I’ve decided to take a leap.
So tomorrow morning I’ll be going in for an “experimental” surgery to see if we can knock some of these headaches out. I’ll spare you the gory details, but basically they will be alleviating the pressure being put on two of the main nerves in my head by cutting away muscle (hence the laughable title of this post). One nerve is in the back of my head and one is in between my eyes. Yay for black, swollen eyes for the next 2 weeks!
It’s pretty terrifying, and very expensive since insurance won’t cover it, but I’ve got to try before I go 100% insane. So you can pretty much expect this to be me tomorrow night…
But then the drugs will kick in.
I won’t be leaving you completely in the dark, though. I’m super excited about the amazing ladies I have lined up to help me out while I’m gone. I know you’ll enjoy their posts.
Here’s hoping it works. Wish me luck!! :)
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If you have chronic migraines and are interested in learning more about the surgery, here are some sites I have found helpful. Keep in mind that it’s still experimental, even though it’s been tested for over 10 years now, and results vary from site to site.
CNN Health: Facial Surgery May Offer Migraine Cure
Kirby Plastic Surgery: Nerve Decompression Surgery
University of Wisconsin: Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Migraine Surgery Centre: The Discovery of the Migraine Procedure
Sarah….I LOVE,LOVE your humor about this and truly wish you all the best with this surgery! Keep us posted on how you do. Prayers that this will help you!!!
Stay strong Sarah, your courage will carry you through this and all our prayers will be with you for a successful and pain-free outcome to your journey!
Saying a prayer for you and that all goes well with your procedure. Your videos are hilarious. Take care my friend.
Oh man, good luck Sarah. I didn’t know migraines could get that bad or be suffered on a daily basis – I sure hope this surgery works for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery and a pain-free outcome!!!
Sarah,
Lots of love and prayers for you for great success with this surgery!
Betty and David
My prayers are with you, that you will have the peace, strength and courage, you will need to get through this to healing and health!
Marita
What a tough cookie you are! I think of all you have been through in the last 11 years (great and…not so great) and how many times WE all forgot about the headaches because you so rarely complain. God will honor your courage and preseverance. I love you so much but HE loves you more. Can’t wait for your good news! Love, Aunt Stacy
My thoughts will be with you tomorrow Sarah and hope that this is your answer to feeling better!!
oh no!! I will be thinking of you. I hope all goes well and this is the answer you were looking for. Best wishes,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you my sweet Sarah during the surgery, procedure,recovery, and for a positive outcome. Prayers also for Charles and the rest of the family during this time. Should you need anything, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Hey Sarah….emailed your mom this a.m. This old lady here is praying for you. I sure hope you get some relief from this. If this works for you maybe there is hope for this old woman (????you think) Injections into the neck have helped for a few weeks. Meds don’t touch. Sometimes I look like I have Bell’s Palsy or a slight stroke. We just keep on laughing and going on. Being determined to get through the day with the sunglasses on! Take care of yourself. God is BIG and works through medicine and prayers. Take care and let me know how things go. Best of luck!
I’m a couple of days late with wishes but hope that you have good success with the surgery. It’s an excellent investment to spend money on your health. I’ve have migraines, some really epic, but they have always been sporadic and have greatly lessened with age. It is rare now, and I hope that it becomes that way for you too.
I hope all went well and the surgery was a success my friend. Thinking about you and sending you all the healing energy I have. xo