You know you're a skydiver when...(update)

[Michele 1]

You know you're a skydiver when you schedule surgery around being able to stay current, and for after a friend of yours is coming down to your dz to jump (you know who you are - don't you dare postpone it now! ROFLMAO).....
So, the good news is they were able to extract some cells from the tumor in my the corner of my eye, and they say that "while we are not 100% positive, it just doesn't present as cancer, so you can stop worrying about that..." (thank you, God!)
The bad news is the tumor still has to come out, and that it has somehow attached to the nasal bridge, which means bone involvement. This is Not Good...and the surgery must be within the next two months, before the internal eye pressure gets too bad and I run the risk of a detached retina...so its set for June 20, which should let me have a few more days in the sun before I go under the knife and have to be in darkness for /- 7 days, and light activities for the next month. Dr. said if all went well, I may be able to jump 6 weeks post op, but only to keep my currency, and then only "baby" jumps (he doesn't understand the "Airweenie" concept - baby jumps is all I do! LOL) and then down again for at least another 4 weeks...
Blech. And no insurance - basically can't get the coverage because of the pre-existing condition, even if both the Dr. and I lied about it, likely any claim other than "check-ups" would be scrutinized and denied - and if they got a bee up their ass, I could be investigated for insurance fraud...which just doesn't have the right outcome however you slice it. Besides, it's bad kharma, you know? Oh well...
You gotta play the hand you're dealt. The trick is to do it with a smile! (My smile is kinda crooked right now, though see? I never did have a good poker face...). Just thought I'd update you all....and thanks for letting me vent here. I'm a tad "skeered".
Ciels and Pinks-
Michele
If you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...
~enya~

[ChromeBoy 0]

Keep you spirits up Michele. Good vibes are still heading your way from all of us.

[n2skdvn 0]

hey my luck has gotten better and your will too!!!
i know what it's like walking around having your eyes closed.
just keep your chin up and your hands out!!best of luck!!
kreg
if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!
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[lummy 4]

Michelle,
We're all here for you.. You're gonna get thru this with flying colors.....
Hugs n Blues
Gary
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[dove 0]

Hi Michele! That is awesome that the cells aren't cancerous - and you don't even have to lose your currency. I know things will work out for you. They HAVE to. You're just to cool to have to go through any more hardships. With all the craziness that my life has presented me in the last year I keep thinking of that saying "God wouldn't give me anything I couldn't handle - I just wish he didn't trust me so much." Lots of love and smiles and healing vibes your way girl!
Love,
dove

[skybytch 273]

Keep hangin' in there girlfriend... it'll work out, you know it will!
Lemme know when you're coming out to jump!
pull & flare,
lisa
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[wingnut 0]

michele,
glad to hear it's not cancerous...good luck with the op. if ya need any funky eye patch designs i'll mail ya a sticker to put on it.....lol....i see it now...michele, the pirate of the dz.......iieeee ye matees, shiver me vector and a green bottle to the first lad to fetch me the latest copy of ye ole' parachutist.....

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[TheMarshMan1 0]

Michele,
Glad to hear the tumor isnt cancerous. I think you've got a more positive attitude than I would in your situation- keep it up...I'm sure you'll get through it OK. Sending good vibes over to the other coast... "If I could be like that, I would give anything, just to live one day, in those shoes..."

[Skyrose7 0]

Michele--
hang in there, it sounds like your attitude alone will get you through this. prayers comin your way The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

[freefalle 0]

surgery sucks! take the meds, enjoy the high. your in prayers.