Annie Poem

[tg_is_me]

I’m an aussie from down-under hoping to find
Some support from this group, the emotional kind
To be diagnosed with an Aneurysm in your head
Is the one thing I was told that I really did dread
The thought of a time bomb ticking away
The thought it could rupture on any given day
The Neurosurgeon I have is the best there could be
Three options were explained and given to me
Do clipping, do coiling or do nothing he said
I opted for coiling, less invasive to my head
All was successful with some coils and stents
And now I know what the word frightening meant
Everyone here knows what I am going through
I’m grateful to you all and would like to thank you
Cause right now I need some emotional support
To think very positive and not have bad thoughts
You guys know all the right things to say
I hope in turn I can help other people some day

Tina xx

[Lyn]

Hi Tina
Just wanted to introduce myself - another Aussie on the board. I am from Western NSW, but I know there are others from Victoria.

I had an annie clipped in Sydney at Westmead Private in 2004. I am fine now, if you need to ask any questions, or talk to someone feel free to post or to send me a private message or email.

We also have a rupture survivor in Tassie who was coiled in Melbourne. She is a fantastic lady. She would be more than happy to help in any way she can.

Take care and great to meet you.

Lyn

[goldie411]

Hi Tina, nice to meet you, welcome. I also had the coiling done, it's scary no matter what surgery you opt for..but we are survivors...this board is a great place to find support..take care Cindy

[hstupno]

Hello Tina,

Welcome to the boards. Loved your poem and I share your sentiments with the folks on this board.

You're a survivor!

Heidi

[ChrisC]

Tina, welcome and you're a very talented writer! Hope to keep hearing from you!

[tink]

Hi Tina! Welcome! I really enjoyed your poem, you are very talented. I hope that you will find this site a huge support system as I have. When you are going through all of this sometimes you think you are the only one. It is such a huge help to know that others are going through the same thing. Not that I would wish this on anyone! I had a rupture, SAH and a stroke Dec 21, 2004. I was clipped twice. I have an inoperable annie on the right posterior communicating artery, at the base of the clip. I understand what you feel about a time bomb in the head. When I first found about the inoperable annie, I was afraid to go to sleep at night. Every morning I would wake up and wonder if this was going to be "the day". I think I am coping much better now and have accepted this. Please take care of yourself. By the way, what is the weather like in Australia now?

Lori

[silverfern]

Welcome Tina, great poem
great to hear your a survivor like many others here.
I am also down under but across the ditch in NZ - I am awaiting Clipping surgery.
you have come to a great place for support
Take care
Catherine x

[Suzanne*Canada]

Hi there! Welcome to the group.. I am in Canada. There are a few others here that also write poems and stuff.. it is GREAT therapy and hey we like to read it too so keep it coming!
WELCOME and hugs
Suzanne:)

[joey]

I just read the Annie poem from Tina. So great. I certainly had no idea so many people have annies, it's really incredible and there are so many stories to read. How did everyone else find this sight? Just curious, as I found it just haphazardly as I was buzzing about the net last week. For those of us with unruptured annies this forum will at least make me more informed before my consultation, which is great. Tina, I understand you only found the site after your surgery. How about those of you with ruptured Annies? Do the doctors tell you about the sites?