Holy Smokes, first let me say that I am happy that everything work out with the surgery .. thats a scary thing.
As far as invitations for me, as stupid as it sounds, things like Facebook and Myspace are serious time savers. Its seems like most people, at least once and a while, use these programs. Sending invites to a list is really the most convenient way to do it. Not to mention the addition of a Message/comment board on the event site allows you to correspond rather quickly with a guest who has questions.
It never hurt to pick up a phone either and give someone a call for a bit of a personal invite. I know many people love giving and receiving invitations and there is no reason not to do that. Maybe doing a combination of the three will give you the best over all idea of attendees.
Also, nothing for nothing, the sight of YOUR brain x-ray on your invitation might make people a little uncomfortable .. maybe I would just put something halloweenie on it instead.
As far as invitations for me, as stupid as it sounds, things like Facebook and Myspace are serious time savers. Its seems like most people, at least once and a while, use these programs. Sending invites to a list is really the most convenient way to do it. Not to mention the addition of a Message/comment board on the event site allows you to correspond rather quickly with a guest who has questions.
It never hurt to pick up a phone either and give someone a call for a bit of a personal invite. I know many people love giving and receiving invitations and there is no reason not to do that. Maybe doing a combination of the three will give you the best over all idea of attendees.
Also, nothing for nothing, the sight of YOUR brain x-ray on your invitation might make people a little uncomfortable .. maybe I would just put something halloweenie on it instead.
I don't think I'd be thinking "get over yourself", expecially if you were my friend. I felt the same way though about my illness, was afraid to talk too much about it because I thought people would not want to hear it, you know? A lot of people don't quite understand unles they have been there. I think you should use it if you want to use it. After all, what's better for halloween than a brain xray!? 
