Possibly Out of Commission

[jazzygal karla]

I know I've been more of a lurker than a poster around these parts for quite some time now (I know I used to be pretty vocal in times and DK fansites past) but I felt I should give notice that I might be more absent in the near future.

I got some results of some routine head, neck and spine MRIs this past week. Since I was born with a condition known as Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1), which causes tumors to grow spontaneously anywhere in the body, it's something that needs to be checked out on a regular basis.

The MRIs revealed a benign tumor pressing against my spinal cord in my upper-spine/neck area. Surgical removal is the recommended course of action, and I should be meeting with a neurosurgeon soon to discuss the particulars.

I'll try to leave updates as things progress.

If you're the praying type, I ask for your prayers, as one can never have too many people petitioning Heaven for help. Thanks in advance.

[char44256]

I will truly keep postive thouhgts in my and mine and heart for you Karla. Prayers will be with you too. All the best wishes at this critical time. I will watch for your good reports from another Krall admirer.

Char

[Coda]

Karla, I'll pray for you, too.

[jazzanddianafan]

Karla, I have always loved the story about Diana calling out your name during a concert !!.... you are a true and loyal Krall fan..... I will be thinking good thoughts and sending you light and peace.... take care of yourself and keep us up to date......

[Bud]

I'll be thinking about you Karla...

[scielle]

Of course we'll pray. Take good care of yourself. I hope all goes well.

[johnfoyle]

Good thoughts here also.

[gundy516]

Karla, hope everything goes well. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

[sj]

Thoughts and prayers, Karla. There are a few people that I feel like I "know" from reading their posts, and you are one of them. Please do keep us updated.

[Rémi]

My thoughts will be with you too JK.
Keep us informed.

[tetwilson]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you also Karla.








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[Eric in Long Beach]

Dear Karla, thank you for sharing your situation with us. I will be praying for you, and I will add you to my prayer chain. Please don't forget to keep us advised of your status. I will look forward to hearing good news from you!

[harpfingers]

Hope things go well with your surgery, and I will be thinking of you!

[Victoria]

I'll be praying for you, Karla. Hope all is well. Agree with Eric about sharing your situation with the members of the forum. It's more than just a forum, it's some kind of virtual safety net made up by the most understanding, warmest people you''ve ever known. good luck!

[wush]

Our prayers are with you, Karla. Get well soon.

[jazzygal karla]

Wow! Thank you so much, everyone!

I don't have a surgery date just yet. The neurosurgeon wants to send me for one more CT. He needs to see if there's been any bone erosion, as well as location of arteries and so on. Depending on how stable the spine is once the tumor has been removed, I may yet require surgical fusion at the C1 or C2 level (uppermost vertebrae in the spine). That would mean I'd lose some mobility in my side-to-side movement. I was fully expecting to be told I'd need surgery to remove the tumor, but the spinal fusion prospect caught me a bit off-guard. I'm praying I won't need it.

All your positive thoughts and prayers are especially welcome my dear Krallsters, and are indeed a comfort. Again, my thanks!

[TRX-C]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karla.

[jazzygal karla]

Went for the CT scan yesterday. Neurosurgeon's office called today. Going in for the consultation towards the end of the month. Guess he's got the results and will be reviewing them ASAP. Then he gets to tell me what the game plan is. So things are moving along quite nicely...

Will know more once I've had the consult.

Thanks again to everyone for your continued prayers!

[Eric in Long Beach]

Hang in there, Karla!

[Bud]

Hoping for the best!