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Offline wolfter

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HIV Mass
« on: December 01, 2010, 06:16:14 pm »
We had a forum earlier about masses on the brain, but I couldn't find it.  I go in for surgery this Tuesday to have a brain mass removed and am quite frankly, scared shitless.  Through the years, there were many times my doctors thought my end was near but I never once thought I wouldn't survive.  Through all the procedures, illnesses and hospitalizations I always had a positive attitude that everything would turn out great.  For some reason, this time I have been feeling total dread and doom which is why I pushed the procedure as far away as possible. 

I prepared a detailed list for my family in the event anything goes wrong.  Is it possible we have that internal mechanism that feels and senses more than we know?  Thanks everybody for all the wonderful support. 
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 08:41:48 pm »
Hey,  good luck and I we hope everything goes well.  I know 2 people that have had brain surgery and it is amazing how  they can root around inside your head and still come out well. I think there are shrinks that have screwed up people worse. :)
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Offline WillyWump

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 09:01:47 pm »
Good luck Wolfter, ill be thinking about you.

To add to what GranGran said, I was talking to a guy at my mom's oncologist the other day, he had brain surgery to remove a tumor, not once but twice! Absolutley nothing wrong with that man.

It will be fine!

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Offline hope_for_a_cure

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2010, 09:39:01 pm »
Wishing you the best Wolfter and a quick recovery from the procedure. 
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Offline peteb

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2010, 09:40:28 pm »
goodluck
will keep you in my prayers
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Offline aztecan

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2010, 09:40:57 pm »
I will keep you in my thoughts and send much healing and positive energy your way.

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline wtfimpoz

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 11:41:19 pm »
Good luck. 
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Offline ElZorro

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2010, 11:59:26 pm »
You're in my prayers, Wolf. Good luck!
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Offline Jeff G

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2010, 12:50:40 am »
Im wishing you the best of luck , you will be in my thoughts . 
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2010, 01:59:56 am »
We'll see you soon!
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Offline Theyer

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2010, 09:04:37 am »
Wolfter you are going to have to come back here and face the fact that perhaps what is possible , after having so many scary things happen , your usual concentrating on the best outcome left you ----for just this time-------I know that there has been periods over the last 5 years whereby I have entertained/got stuck with thinking that went along the lines off---------- this time you will not get away with it etc, etc,

Big breaths and concentrate on how long your new hair style will take to grow out
lovesandhugs
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2010, 09:26:11 am »
Thanks all for your supportive messages.  I have literally been quivering with fear over this one.  Or it might be the withdrawal from white zin (I had to lay off due to the pre-surgery meds).  It's been years, but I think a big doobie would help.  I'm from Meigs County Ohio, I'm sure many in the midwest have heard of this large rural county.  Maybe I'll take a quick trip home.
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Offline smiteler

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2010, 09:32:03 am »
good luck
i look foward to you posting about your recovery!
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2010, 09:56:20 am »
Offering up prayers and good thoughts for you Wolfter.....stay strong.

Hugs, Alan  :-*
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2010, 09:01:27 pm »
I'm home tonight recovering.  The surgery wasn't as bad as I had anticipated.  I'm quite doped up, so that might change when I sober up.  It'll be about 2 weeks before they complete the screening on the mass to determine what it was.  Thanks again for all your support.
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Offline Jeff G

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2010, 09:12:53 pm »
Thank you for the update ... I am sending a hug and my wishes for a quick recovery .
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Offline smiteler

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2010, 09:20:55 pm »
i knew you wouldn't let me down
i hope it all works out for you.
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Offline AaronbytheC

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2010, 09:28:16 pm »
Great News!! 
Here's to a speedy recovery!
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Offline Hoover

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2010, 09:30:48 pm »
Thank you for letting us know!

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2010, 12:40:54 am »
Still amazes me how they can get in your head and root around now days and you can go home so quick. WOW!  Hope you have a great recovery! :)
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #20 on: December 09, 2010, 01:20:57 am »
Hugs! and best wishes for a speedy recovery and good news coming back! ;D
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #21 on: December 09, 2010, 08:37:38 am »
I guess if there's anything fortunate about this, it's that the surgeon was able to remove the mass by entering behind the eye.  Didn't have to crack me open like a walnut.  I'm not as anxious about the pathology since they're confident that it's a mass of dead HIV or crytpococcal cells.  I'll definitely let you all know when I get the results.  It's kinda strange that this isn't that uncommon (per my surgeon) amongst HIV pos people. 

Thanks again for all the positive comments.
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #22 on: December 09, 2010, 08:43:20 am »
Its sounds like you are doing really well with this , or I'm hoping that's the case anyway . 
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Offline GSOgymrat

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #23 on: December 09, 2010, 08:45:28 am »
I hope everything continues to go well. Keep us posted! :)
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Offline Theyer

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #24 on: December 10, 2010, 08:47:17 am »
Good news, pleased to hear that the procedure was relatively straight forward and I hope you can begin to enjoy letting go all the understandable anxiety. Are you allowed white Zin yet ?
take care
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2010, 11:37:08 am »
My pain pills indicate that alcohol instensifies their affect, so yeah, I guess that means I can have some white zin.
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #26 on: December 19, 2010, 04:28:36 pm »
I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon this week.  He already sent the reports to my doctor who uses Webview.  I was able to to take a sneak peek and discovered that the mass was benign.  That was about the only word I understood on the entire report so I'll have to wait and update what the mass actually was.
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Offline RapidRod

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #27 on: December 19, 2010, 07:14:19 pm »
Quote from: wolfter on December 19, 2010, 04:28:36 pm
I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon this week.  He already sent the reports to my doctor who uses Webview.  I was able to to take a sneak peek and discovered that the mass was benign.  That was about the only word I understood on the entire report so I'll have to wait and update what the mass actually was.
that's great news wolfter.
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Offline natthai

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2010, 07:55:54 pm »
Quote from: wolfter on December 10, 2010, 11:37:08 am
My pain pills indicate that alcohol instensifies their affect, so yeah, I guess that means I can have some white zin.
What pills are you taking? Opiates (morphine derivitaves) are known to be immune supressive. Synthetic Opiates (Tramadol for exxample) don't have these same drawbacks.
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #29 on: December 19, 2010, 08:03:00 pm »
I was given Vicodin, but I only took a few of them.  I'm not much into downers.  I hope there's not an issue as I discussed my condition and meds with the surgeon.
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #30 on: December 19, 2010, 08:32:41 pm »
Quote from: wolfter on December 19, 2010, 04:28:36 pm
I was able to to take a sneak peek and discovered that the mass was benign.  That was about the only word I understood on the entire report
WooHoo! ;D good news!
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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2010, 06:59:29 am »
Beautiful word, benign.
mhtv
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Offline wolfter

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #32 on: December 22, 2010, 01:21:04 pm »
I had my follow up appt and the dr explained that the mass was a mass of dead crypto fungal cells.  No cancer or anything further needed except a follow up in 3 months.  I can't believe how much better I feel having this all taken care of.  Both physically and mentally.

Thanks for all the kind words everybody.
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Offline SteveInToronto

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #33 on: December 22, 2010, 02:56:23 pm »
Fantastic news!

:)

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Offline AlanBama

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #34 on: December 22, 2010, 03:06:22 pm »
Great news, and I know you are very relieved.
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Offline Billy B

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Re: HIV Mass
« Reply #35 on: December 23, 2010, 10:26:36 am »
Quote from: wolfter on December 22, 2010, 01:21:04 pm
I had my follow up appt and the dr explained that the mass was a mass of dead crypto fungal cells.  No cancer or anything further needed except a follow up in 3 months.  I can't believe how much better I feel having this all taken care of.  Both physically and mentally.

Thanks for all the kind words everybody.

Wolfer- What a great Christmas present. What made the Doctors look for the mass in the first place? Were you having somekind of pain?
Billy
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