epiphanatic » the next steps

Posted on 11.17.07 by jstoner @ 6:19 pm

I am back at my place… laying comfortably on my couch, typing away, enjoying the smell of rice cooking in my own kitchen. Mom is a better cook than I, and I’ve enjoyed her cooking and care the last few weeks, but it’s nice to be in my own place.

I’m not planning to go back to work till the week after Thanksgiving. The following Friday (the 30th) is the next surgery–we start work on the right side. Then Tuesday after that (12/4) we finish that up, implanting the generator on the right. They want me to come in that Monday to test my current hardware.

This should be significantly easier than the last time. They drilled both holes last time, so no new skull holes. They think I should have some amount of anatomical symmetry, so they should be able to poke the same locations they found before and get some results. It’s reasonable to hope that this will go much more smoothly than last time.

After that we begin starting up and tuning the system. Fingers crossed: that’s where the payoff for all this really starts. Like I said, one step at a time.

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May you and your family, immediate and Hub, have a Happy Thanksgiving. Much love the Goughs

Comment by James Gough — November 18, 2007 @ 9:00 am
I’m glad to hear that you are home and resting. Shila and I are thinking of you.

Comment by Andy Khan — November 20, 2007 @ 10:51 am
John,

Your strength is inspiring. Keep it up, my friend. You are in my prayers.

Comment by Devin — November 20, 2007 @ 12:05 pm
Hi John:
June and I are thinking of you. I know this has been really hard and, at times, discouraging. From what your mother told me, it sounded like they would not do the next procedure for another 3 months which seemed like a long time to wait, so I’m glad to hear that the next procedure will take place on the 30th.

The Zen Community is closed through thanksgiving, but we’ll be open again next week. I hope to see you soon.

Love,
Joshin Sensei

Comment by Joshin — November 23, 2007 @ 5:31 pm
Joseph and I send you our warmest well wishes. Take care of yourself and good luck! — willow

Comment by willow — November 24, 2007 @ 7:46 pm

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