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Update on Xknife

Hi, my friends,
I had the xknife procedure this Wednesday morning to burn the 3 tumors, and I stayed there for 12 hours. What a long day.
First they attached a light metal mask to my forehead and the back of my head. I heard that the needles are the most painful, but it was not that bad at all, and the screws are not bad either, no headache, very duable, and I stayed with the mask all day long until around 7 pm. I was sleeping on and off during the actual procedure, and I'm still tired, but getting better. I'm still on decadron and now on Keppra too, anti-seizure medication for 3 months. Is is anybody on it?
I will see my radiation oncologist in two weeks to see how things are going. Praying for the best.
Thanks again for your prayers, help and kind words.
Love you all.
KarlaV.

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So glad to know you made it through. I will be praying your recovery is quick and easy. You are very brave to be dealing with this so well!

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Karla,

I'm glad that the procedure is over and the three tumors were zapped. You've had a long day. Now take some time to relax and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

Joan

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Karla,

Glad this day is done and you can rest and just wanted to send good wishes to you:) x

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My thoughts and prayers are with you, what a trooper
you have been. I read all the posts just today as I had
missed them. Take care and keep your spirit going.
patb

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Great stuff Karla you give us all hope.
Trish

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Karla, I'm happy it's behind you. What a day! Now that these tumors are zapped I am hoping you will have a quick recovery and only good news in 2 weeks. Hugs for being so brave! Michka

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Great Job!!! Now rest and recover. Sending you my best wishes. Mary L

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Hi Karla,
Great to hear that you had a successful X-knife. It was indeed a long day for you. When I had my Gamma knife, it took 6 hours overall and I felt exhausted afterward. My pin sites on forehead are still painful now when I touch/press on them-:(. Glad to know you tolerated those well. Love, Grace

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Karla - how are you doing? ???

Could you give an update? :-)
Karen