Is there anyone that lives near Boston or knows where I could go to get more information... Maybe a group meeting or the like? I am grossly underprepared for my appointment with Dr. Malek at Tufts in a couple weeks, and am getting very nervous. I am finishing up my finals at school and haven't had a lot of time to put my ducks in a row :-(
Check the BAF group sites...BAF is in Boston...
Wishing you the best...stay in touch...
Pat
Elise,
I had a ruptured aneurysm with complications Nov 2010. I had a craniotomy by Dr. Schirmer at Baystate Medical Center . I know Dr.Schirmer saved my life, he was fantastic. I was also transferred to Tufts post operatively for complications . Dr. Malek took excellent care of me while I was there, which was good , because I was not aware of much until a few days before being transferred to a rehab . I do remember his smiling face and feeling that he cared . He was always smiling and asking questions and I remember him having me repeat the questions he asked over and over . He made me smile. By the way Dr. Schirmer also did his residency under Dr.Malek at Tufts . Long story short , he put me at ease when I didn't even realize where I was at first , so I'm positive you will experience the same.
Joan
That just made me smile Thank you Joan
Thank you! appointment tomorrow 1:30
Hi Elise I am fortunate enough to have Dr Malek also, He is wonderfu and very caring if you would like to to discuss more about him or etc we could talk, he place a stint in my head two months ago, and unfortunately I am faced with another aneurism, hes wonderful hope all turns out well Colleen F I live in Tewksbury
Elise,
Hi. My mom had her aneurysm clipped by Dr. Malek on Dec.6th. We liked him very much. I'm not sure if you've had your meeting yet but I wish you a lot of luck. I hope things turn out well for you.
Hi, I live in Quincy Ma/ had my surgeries at MGH, DR Christopher Ogilvy, he is personable, kind, caring and an amazing surgeon, his team is incredible. I would highly recommend Dr. Ogilvy, as my son put it "he is the best man for the job"
There are many support groups out there, I believe they still have one in Braintree at the Braintree rehab.