Christen Phillips

Yay!!! I don’t need another surgery as of right now. Where the fistula was is starting to heal properly on its own and does not need surgical intervention. God is so good! Now I just have to continue to give it time to heal and make sure to get lots of rest and relaxation until then. It’s been a rough road but I look forward to good things to come. In the meantime I have applied for disability and have consulted with an attorney about a lawsuit. I am hoping that something comes through sooner rather than later. I do not think it is a good idea to return to work, at least not anytime soon. I am not one to stay idle and I have always had pride in myself that I work for everything I’ve got. It is hard to deal with this change of pace, but I am trying to follow what my body is telling me to do to heal properly. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You have no idea how much this helps me relax and I cannot put into words how gracious and appreciative I am. I love you all and thank God for my support system every single day.

Date for diagnostic in the operating room is October 29th. After this I’ll find out more information about what I’ll be looking forward to. I know I am so unbelievably tired all the time - I never feel like I’ve slept enough. I’m ready to feel normal again.

Back in the OR again to have a diagnostic angiogram and see if I need surgery again on my brain. I have a fistula that is causing swelling and flattening the main vein that drains blood out of my brain… which is causing some killer headaches, dizziness, and nausea constantly. Out of work until I have the angiogram procedure done and from there, seeing if I need another brain surgery. Prayers are very much appreciated!