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Permalink Reply by Diane on February 14, 2012 at 8:08pm

But we are lucky!! With God's help, we are alive and we have each other!! Sure I have (more than!) my share of bad days, but I look around and I see people who are worse off than me -- whether it is medically, fincially, emotionally. . .

At the time, the doctor I had, had little experience with AVM's, but luckily for me, he searched his medical magazines and found somebody to help me. Yea, I had to travel half way across the U.S. for the first bleed. And again half way across the U.S. but in the other direction for the 2nd bleed.

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Ninibeth Ramirez on February 14, 2012 at 8:36pm

I agree with Diane.. We are lucky to be alive (with Gods help)... And I will add that we are lucky to be here, meeting all of you :-)

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Swami Jim on February 14, 2012 at 9:31pm

Amen to all of the above! Quite honestly, I don't believe on luck. The only way I can explain how or why I'm still here is because some one up above has been guarding people like us. I don't understand, but HeY....I ain't complaining!

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Suzy E on February 14, 2012 at 10:46pm

Well said Nicole... you had me till the "getting lucky" part ;)

Seriously, we are all lucky and the growth rate of this site (almost 4000 now???) and all the awareness it's generating is proof of that. Stay positive and strong everyone it's a heck of a ride, no doubt. :D

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Louisa on February 15, 2012 at 11:44am

Hi Nicole..Yes we are indeed lucky. My neurosurgen hugged me and said "You are a miracle". I think it is because we have more to accomplish on this earth. Cheers back..Louisa

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Trish on February 15, 2012 at 12:34pm

Yes, we are indeed the lucky ones. When I went back for my 2nd post op. appointment at my neurosurgeon's office some of his colleagues came out and said "Oh, you're the one!?" They'd never seen someone with a bleed the size of mine actually survive. And the fact that I was able to walk to them and give them all hugs was a great gift for me!

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Permalink Reply by Nicole L. Hulbert on February 15, 2012 at 4:09pm

Great story Trish! Kinda makes you feel like you won an Olympic Gold Medal or something?!!!
nicole

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Permalink Reply by just julie from the block on February 15, 2012 at 4:09pm

Ah...the old lucky vs. getting lucky debate.

Regarding the one mom, that's horrible, and it surely reminds us that it could always be much worse...and don't call me Shirley (hopefully you've seen "Airplane").

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Trish on February 15, 2012 at 4:19pm

No I'm not joking and please don't call me Shirley.

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