Geolek procedure

[shygirl268]

Hi everyone. Just in case you haven't seen George from Greece has posted in the sticky at the top of the page....

Here is a copy of his post...

Hello everybody!

I will be in Swiss on June 15th and then I will have, in the hospital, MRI,CTA and Angiography Test with balloon occlusion of my unruptured giant (30mm) fusiform annie on left MCA. In case the test (2nd after a similar on Dec.2008) shows that the collateral blood circulation is fully developed, then at the same time with the angiography an endovascular treatment with balloon occlusion of the artery is gonna take place (probably around June 17th). Otherwise, I may leave the hospital in order to be back after a few months or have the endovascular treatment together with a bypass craniotomy. We'll see...

Trying to deal with my anxiety
George
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George, I hope you don't mind me posting this here, but I know everyone will be thrilled to hear from you and sometimes posts at the top of the page get missed....

Love to ALL. Julie XX

[shelscha]

George, I will be thinking about you and praying for you. I know the anxiety leading up to the surgery is hard. Just take deep breaths and take one day at a time. Take care, Shelly

[Beachgirl]

George,

We are walking every step of the way with you, holding your hand through this journey. Your anxiety is understandable, but try to live for today. Try to find the beauty and wonder in all that is around you. As always, I'm here if you ever need to talk. Have faith!

Big hugs,

Nat xx

[svalmor]

Hi George!

I'm so glad you have your date set for your procedures/surgery in Switzerland. I know you must be nervous but by now you know that we are all with you in spirit! I'm preparing for my clipping surgery next week so I am familiar with the anxiety and fear that waiting brings. I am sure you will be in excellent hands. Sounds like you really did your homework in getting everything set up. Just try to relax, take deep breaths and enjoy each day with your family. June 15th will be here soon enough! :)

I will be praying for you!

Sandy

[beach1_gal@yahoo.com]

Hi George,

Well it looks like you and I have the same date for surgery so I am right on the same road with you and knowing that it seems so far away. And then I know when my birthday hit's on the 9th that I am going to think time is moving so fast!

So lets hang on to eachother and walk the walk until the 15th. I am so happy to hear you have your date~doesn't that make you feel a little better having a date now...

Thinking of you and wishing you the best.

Love and prayers,
LaDawn

[TropicalTrish]

Hey George!

Looks like we started a post for you! Right on :)

I know you are doing everything you can right now to be healthy is preparation for
your procedure and enjoying family time with your wife and kids!

I hope everything is going your way!

It is a GOOD thing that you are getting those tests on the 15th and I pray they go
exactly as they should!

Is there anyone who will post for you on this site - so we know how you are doing???

All my best thoughts go to you now & during your Swiss testing.

[geolek]

Ohhhh, ohhhhh

It's so gorgeous to see such a thread in a beloved site...
Thanks, many thanks my dear friends!
I do love you, all together.

Hope to communicate with you after my hospitalization (and if internet is available, during it).

Kisses
George

[Staci]

I hope all goes smoothly George! We're all thinking of you!

[sccandice]

George!!! I am so happy that you have gotten a date and please know that we are all here for you! I would be right there with you if I could, but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to hear from you that everything is taken care of and you are feeling great!!!:D

[ljt764]

George-

Sending best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to you!

[pamuk]

George,

I am so pleased you have finally got a date for your procedure and I want to wish you good luck. I certainly will be with you in thought and I will be looking forward to seeing you on the forum when I am sure you will be telling us all that everything went smoothly.

Pam from England

[Kath5]

Hi George,
thinking of you and sending lots of best wishes and positive thoughts.
We will all be there with you, this is a fantastic place and such a lifeline and a comfort :)

Please keep in touch,

Take care,

Kath
xx

[geolek]

Dear all,

I will let you know everything during my first days into the hospital...

Many thanx for ur love
Kisses
George

[Beachgirl]

Hi George,

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and of your procedure on Monday. I hope it all goes well, and that they are successful this week in fixing the tricky little critter!!

Please let us know how it goes.

Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers.:)

Hugs,

Nat xx

[TropicalTrish]

Oh yes dear George

All my best thoughts too to you this Monday - All the best best best healing thoughts I can send coming your way as you go thru this first step.

We are with you George! Be well and strong.


Hugs

[shelscha]

Hi George, You are in my thoughts and prayers for Monday. It feels so good when it is behind you and you can just focus on moving forward.
Shelly

[TropicalTrish]

Anyone know about George?

His procedure was yesterday in Switzerland and I sure hope we can find out how it went and how he is doing...

My prayers going out to him ~ as this is just the start of a bunch of procedures.

Hang in there George and sure hoping you get your wife or someone to let us know how you are doing.

My Best Wishes

.

[geolek]

Hey to everybody!

I am so impressed by your concern about my case. Thanx all a lot:)
Now, let me inform you about my new procedure; I had been in Swiss hospital since Monday and done the MRI and afterwards the angiography. Both showed that the collateral blood circulation had increased to a rate of 80-85% of the full one BUT also the anaurysm has developed for 28-30mm to ~33mm. This leads the Prof. Neuroradiolody to postpone the blood occlusion treatment and to deliver me next week to the Prof. Neurosurgery for a bypass (craniotomy is necessary now) and a possible clipping from him (otherwise, instead of clipping, a balloon occlusion).
This treatment leads to my hospital stayment ten days after surgery-quite a lot time...

Hoping that the wifi internet access is a valid one, I will send you all my news and my love.

Best regards
George

[Beachgirl]

Hi George!!

I'm so relieved to see your post - was getting a tad concerned! Thanks for letting us know what is happening.

At least you now have a more definate plan of action, and thank goodness you don't have to wait too long now for the surgery! You are in the very best of hands, in one of the best hospitals in the world, and I know that they are going to take excellent care of you.

I'm sending you lots of love, prayers and positive thoughts.

Stay in touch!

Hugs,

Nat xx

[TropicalTrish]

Hello George!

Yay ~ you got thru those 2 tests and now a resolution.

Oh man you have lots to go thru but sounds like you are in great hands with those
Doctors!

So glad you got to let us know what was going on ~ we were so wondering about you!

Big Hugs to yourself and your family!!!

.

[shelscha]

So glad to hear from you George. Have been thinking about you. Keep us posted on your plan, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Shelly

[sccandice]

It is great to hear from you, George, and to know that your tests are behind you. I know that you have done your research and you are in the hands of brilliant doctors. Please keep us updated and I will keep you in my prayers!!!!

[pamuk]

Hi George, it is good to see you posting I was wondering how you were getting along. Its, good that you have got through the tests ok and now have a definate plan. I am with you in spirit (as I am sure we all are) for your bypass)

Pam from england

[Ging]

George, you have your friends here all wishing and praying for a complete and speedy recovery. Who knew that something so personal to each one of us could wrap it self all around the world and spread love and prayers for one another. ging

[jacoco]

George,
How great that you have more of the facts, it makes decisions easier to make. Ten days in the hospital is a long time, but my sister encouraged me to look at my hospital stay as a mini spa vacation. It worked (sometimes ;) ) You are in my prayers.
jacoco

[fotlek]

Dear friends

I am really sorry to post this message in the community. Unfortunately George isn't with us any more. He passed away on the 22nd of June in the Zurich hospital, following a devastating haemorrhage while in the hotel waiting for the operation date. We all miss him very much. Following his request I post this message to you. He found companionship from all and I am sure he would want me to wish you all the best of luck.

His wife Fotini

[TropicalTrish]

Oh Fotini

I am so very sorry to hear this. Oh so sorry.

We were all rooting for George and your family. My deepest sympathy for your loss and I am sending many prayers for George & your family.

He was such a calm happy person on this site and gave us all such hope.
and we appreciated him so very much.

Bless you and stay strong.

Biggest Hugs I can send to you and family thru the Internet.
.

[Ging]

Fotini, so very sorry that George has passed away. I pray for peace and comfort for you and you family. We share your loss. He will be remembered by us. Ging

[shelscha]

Fotini, I am so very sad for you. My prayers are with you.
Shelly