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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: Road Trip Dale on May 12, 2006, 07:49:03 am
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Hey ya'all
Yesterday I went in for my (almost one month post-op) appointment. Neuro-otologist said I was a "miracle baby"! My balance is, on a 1-10 scale, an 8, I have no headaches, very slight facial weakness (only my hair-dresser knows for sure), some of the weird little side effects, eye waters, etc. I'm, of course, deaf on the right side, but I, basically, was before surgery so I've already adjusted to it pretty well. He has released me and says I won't need another MRI for 5 YEARS!! I'm only supposed to get back to him if I notice any problems. He also said if the Neurosurgeon (I see him next week) concurs, then I can fire up the Land Yacht and get back on the road whenever I want. ROAD TRIP! This has been such a positive experience for me so far, with none of the complications that I anticipated, that I'm not real sure how to react. To those who have not been so lucky, "Please don't hate me!" I do know there will be a big party this weekend. (After all its mother's day) and DW Carol has to be wined and dined so we will make it big celebration for her and me. I'm a rat about stealing her thunder but she loves me regardless...never have figured out why, almost 40 years now, but I digress.
So next week see the other doc, and then off to Western Colorado for the summer...now we have to plan an east coast trip to see many of the wonderful folks I've met on this forum. Keep a good sense of humor and shoot for the stars, who knows what will happen, afterall we are the true "American Idols!"
Road Trip Dale
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Well, Congrats on no complications especially those dang headaches!! You are one lucky swashbuckler!
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Capt Deb 8)
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
Congrats Dale! I'm feeling them lobstas, clam chowda', baked badada's and ice cold bea' coming on!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!! :o
Phyl
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Dale that is fabulous news! We don't hate you, we like hearing positivie glowing reports...Maybe jealous is more the word..definitely NOT HATE!!
How fast before you peel out of where it is you'r parked? LOL
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wonderful news Dale! We can never get enough good news here. So there will be a party this weekend and you didn't invite us ???ÂÂ
Hope you and Carol have a wonderful weekend, you certainly have alot to celebrate.
Cheryl
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Congtats! Dale!
I don't hate you!!! Just extremely jealous!! :P
Denise
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Congrats Dale!
Here's hoping I'm the next miracle! You are an inspiration!
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Thanks to all my shipmates....if the Neuro Surgeon is as happy as the Neuro-Otologist (I see him next week) then we are out of here the middle of June. We are currently in Independence, MO. Will head to Northern Iowa to do a little genealogy research and then turn due west for the western slopes of Colorado to spend the summer in 80 degree (and no humidity) weather. From there we haven't decided, we seldom plan more than a couple of months ahead, just because of setbacks like the former AN I had.
I am truely grateful for no headaches and no facial problems. Good Karma, good prayers, good health going in, and some GREAT doctor's. Thanks to all...I'll keep my two cents in here at the forum.
East coast party is coming, just don't know when at the moment........
Road Trip Dale
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You could start the fall in lobsta country and follow the change down south to BBQ country!
Capt Deb
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Congrats Dale - I too had almost no complications from surgery - I have decided to write "my story" for the people that might choose surgery. (see new post: Was it really two years ago?)
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Oh Dale, I am so happy for you. We love sharing god news!!!!
Take care and God Bless,
Lynn
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Dale, that is awesome news!