# I officially have my appointment with Dr. James Liu **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [April 25, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869 "2026-04-25T03:47:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/1 "2026-04-25T03:47:44Z")
Hi everyone! I just wanted to post an update that I have my consult with Dr. James K. Liu in New Jersey! I am being seen 4/28 @ 2:30! I’m very excited to officially have my next step in place. Now I pray he agrees to do the sugery 🙏 I don’t know why he wouldn’t, but I have (just like I’m sure so many of you as well) been dismissed by so may doctors I don’t think I’ll beleive it until I hear him say he’s doing the surgery. I have such anxiety around doctors appointment now. I will update after the appointment and let everyone know how it goes! I also want to thank everyone because without this site I would have never found Dr. Liu!! ---
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/2 "2026-04-25T12:30:27Z")
Great that you have an appointment next week! I hope that it goes well and that he’ll help you- do you have someone who can go with you? Let us know how you get on 🤗 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Burton35o](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Burton35o](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Burton35o)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/3 "2026-04-25T16:04:02Z")
What is he doing for you? I’m scheduled to get c1 shaving on both sides and both styloidectomy’s from him in May. ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/4 "2026-04-25T17:51:59Z")
@Jules thank you!! Yes, both of my parents are coming with me. I will definitely update as soon as I get home Tuesday! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/5 "2026-04-25T17:54:35Z")
@Burton35o so glad you got your sugery scheduled! I am going to my consult for a styloidectomy. I have very long styloids and a lot of symptoms. How was your experience with Dr. Liu so far? I’ve heard such good things. ---
**Author:** ![VisibleEvidence](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3ab097/32.png) [@VisibleEvidence](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/VisibleEvidence)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/6 "2026-04-26T01:18:21Z")
Medical anxiety after years of dismissal is very real. Medical PTSD. I hope you hear the words that you’re able to get surgery. Fingers crossed for you. Hoping the very best for your appointment. ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/7 "2026-04-26T21:34:42Z")
@VisibleEvidence aw thank you so much, that’s so sweet! And yes, it definitely is!! ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/8 "2026-04-27T01:49:06Z")
I’m excited for you, @Emmaann! Can’t wait to hear how your appt with Dr. Liu goes! 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/9 "2026-04-27T05:05:55Z")
Thank you so much @Isaiah_40_31 !! ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/10 "2026-04-27T20:52:23Z")
@Burton35o & @Emmaann - In addition to the few stories about Dr. Liu on this forum, here’s one I just received in my email - [EagleSyndrome.Net - Eagle Syndrome Awareness & Support](https://www.eaglesyndrome.net/patient-stories/ashley). [eaglesyndrome.net](http://eaglesyndrome.net) is a newer ES forum started by Malvin Young, a Canadian, who had to travel to the US for his ES surgeries due to lack of available medical care in his own country. ---
**Author:** ![Burton35o](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Burton35o](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Burton35o)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/11 "2026-04-27T21:22:39Z")
Isaiah, you are so amazing and helpful. That articles helps ease my mind. Thank you so much for everything you do for this group. You help a lot of people ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/12 "2026-04-27T22:00:59Z")
I’m very happy to be here for you, @Burton35o & am glad the article helped you feel more at peace. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/13 "2026-04-27T22:33:40Z")
@Isaiah_40_31 i love, love, love this! Thank you so much for this article! I have my appointment tomorrow so I’ve been nervous (but excited!) all day. This put me more at ease!! 🤍 ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/14 "2026-04-27T22:51:30Z")
I’m glad it was helpful, @Emmaann! I aim to please. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Gaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@Gaby](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Gaby)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/15 "2026-05-07T13:38:19Z")
You’re in good hands update us how it goes 🫂 ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/16 "2026-05-07T21:58:24Z")
@Gaby - How are you doing now? ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/17 "2026-06-08T12:08:54Z")
Hi everyone 🤍 I’m sorry it’s been so long since I posted but honestly, since my appointment I have just been so depressed and feeling so sick. I thought this would be IT and he would understand everything I was saying. It’s probably just me because I always expect to be dismissed by doctors but because my styloids weren’t crazy long and I had no immeadiately seen compression I just felt defeated again. I guess I just wanted to hear: “these are coming out and you are finally going to get relief after 20 years.” However, Dr. Liu did order a cerebral angiogram with manometry that I had on 6/2. These are those findings: ![IMG_0308](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_eagle/original/2X/c/c62f55b5cd9cfef61b8b1aa578e44550fa922912.jpeg) Of course I looked these results up in a million different ways and read everything possible and it looks like my symptoms are positional and that surgery will help. Now I am waiting on Dr Liu’s office to call to schedule my follow up to go over this. I’m so nervous. All I want is these bones out of me 😞 Thank you everyone for keeping with with my story and I will post once I have my post procedure follow up. 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/18 "2026-06-08T12:23:00Z")
I’m sorry that you’ve been down recently, it’s so hard battling the system when you’re feeling rough, & I remember well the anxiety about appointments when you’re desperate for someone to help you 🤗 I hope that Dr Lui agrees the surgery will help! 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/19 "2026-06-08T12:23:58Z")
More measurements: ![IMG_0309](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_eagle/original/2X/b/bc9d7fad935e372ac81027887c228f356f1694f2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Emmaann](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emmaann/32/13812_2.png) [@Emmaann](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Emmaann)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869/20 "2026-06-08T12:24:23Z")
Thank you @Jules!! 🤍 [Next page](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/i-officially-have-my-appointment-with-dr-james-liu/22869.md?page=2)