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Carole 'n Ted..... Thanks goodness it was *just* an abcess! (Never thought I'd say THAT to someone who just had emergency brain surgery!). I've conclusion that you and Ted have your own personal guardian.angel, (who's been working overtime for you both lately) considering all the nasty things it could have been. I know,, Carole, you've been right there at Ted's side throughout this latest medical emergency, and he's blessed in having your presence in his life (and in good times too, of course!). Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Carole K. Menser <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, September 10, 1999 9:36 AM Subject: Ted's surgery >No tumor. The doctor removed the puss from the abscess. Thank you once >again everybody. Your support has made such a difference. Ted came through >the surgery in a shorter time (4 hours) and with flying colors. Thank God. >He came out of the anesthesia quickly and was talkative and moving >everything. Except for the Parkinson's (understatement) he has been in good >health and has never had any surgeries. We definitely recommend starting >with something besides brain surgery for your first. (LOL) Monday they >will insert a permanent line under his collar bone as he will be on >antibiotics (3) for three months. He will have another MRI today and >periodically to monitor his progress. I'm headed back to ICU in a few >minutes. He has had breakfast and is waiting for me to arrive. The nurse >and I laughed and said, "Gee, just a little sleep will do." :-) > >Of course, he isn't out of the woods just yet. But it looks hopeful. We'll >report in later. > >Carole and Ted (looking rather like he has been run over by a Mack truck)