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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: Obita on July 29, 2006, 06:53:22 pm
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Hi Everyone:
Just a reminder that our friend Denise is having hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis surgery this Thursday at the University of Minnesota!!!!!!!!ÂÂ
GOOD LUCK DENISE!!!!! :) <---------- here's to your smile!!!
Wishing you all the best - Your coffee buddy, Kathy
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Good luck to you, Denise. We'll be waiting to hear how it works out.
Jean
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Even though I've been down for the count, I haven't forgotten about this and I'm sending tons of positive energy your way Denise!!!!!! You're going to have the maximum success that this surgery allows!!!!!!!!!! Go Denise!!!!!!!!!
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Denise,
You know I'm cheering you on in a major way and know that this is going to work out great! Huggles to you!
xoxo
Phyl
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Thinking of you Denise!!!
Paul
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Want to add my prayers for your surgery success and a sense of calm confidence as you go!
Bev
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Denise - sending my prayers, thoughts and positive energy your way. I know everything will turn out great!!!
hugs,
Cheryl
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Kathy, are you going to get a chance to go visit her after? Please keep us updated!!!!!
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Yay, Denise!
Wishing you the best possible outcome and sending major huggles and Ursa grunts (similar to a Beanie fart, only not as stinky) your way.
Capt Deb 8)
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Ohhhh, Denise I am so excited for you! I hope the surgery is a wonderful success! I have a friend on another board with total facial paralysis and is considering corrective surgery so I will be interested to hear about your experience.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Amy
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You GOOO girl! We'll all be thinking of you and hoping for postive outcome!
Nan
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Denise, hope your surgery goes without a hitch and that you have a speedy recovery.Sending positive thoughts your way!!!
Tracey
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Speedy recovery, Denise. We are all wishing you well very soon!!! Positive positive thinking from all of us :)
Mary
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We're sending positive vibes Denise's way! Where is she having her procedure done? Which approach are they using?
Dale
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WOW
Thanks for all the positive energy. I am both anxious and a little nervous about my upcoming surgery. I can't believe its time for my surgery already, time sure flies.
Again, THANKS for all the positive energy and prayers.
Denise ;)
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Denise  I wish the best possible outcome for you.  Will be looking for possitive results message.
Dee
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I hope to see our friend Denise on Sunday or Monday, depending on how she is feeling. I plan on talking to her before that and will post updates.ÂÂ
I am getting anxious too because I am so darn excited for her!!
Kathy
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Hey Denise--Good luck tomorrow! I'm sure we have all washed the stink out of our pirate socks, so we can wear them for you now. Will have them on all day in spite of the heat and will be sending huggles, good thoughts, and prayers your way. Please keep us updated on your progress. I'm sure I speak for all of us Wenches and Swashbucklers when I say that we love you!
Captain Deb 8)
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Good Luck Denise. I talked to you not too long ago. Call me if you have any questions. I had this done Jan. 2004. Karen
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Denise,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn
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Hi All:
Our friend Denise is in surgery right now!!
I talked to her last night - she was in very good spirits and so anxious for it to be done.
She printed out this thread for her boyfriend to read and his response was: "WOW. What nice, caring, thoughtful friends you have on this board." That is an understatement.
Her boyfriend or sister will call me this afternoon so I will post when I have heard she is in her room.
More later and thank you all, Kathy
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Denise,
Wearing my magic pink pirate socks today and sending my thoughts and prayers your way. Good luck and hurry back.
Thank you Kathy :-*
hugs,
Cheryl
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Good luck Denise!!!!!! I've got everything possible crossed for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathleen
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Hope everything is going great for you Denise. Best wishes for a wonderful outcome.
Thank you Kathy for the updates and info.
Hugs, Sherry :)
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Hi - per a voice mail from Denise's sister Debbie: "Surgery went very well. She will be going home tomorrow."
YEAH - Will keep you posted, Kathy
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AWESOME ;D
Thanks Kathy!
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Hi to all -
I just talked to Denise's sister (Denise is at home and sleeping).......she is pooped out but feeling good. I asked about her pain and Debbie said Denise rated it at a 3. How wonderful is that!!
I will post after I see her Sunday or Monday.ÂÂ
Have a good weekend everyone and thanks for the posts. I will print and take them to her. She will be back online herself when she gets to work on 8/13.
Kathy
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Denise,
We're looking for a good report from Kathy. So glad for the "3" report. Best wishes for a very speedy recovery.
Dee
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Hi -
I just talked to Denise's boyfriend and she is sleeping (I can't seem to call when she is awake). He said she is doing great and in good spirits. Her pain was worse yesterday but better today. She has alot of swelling too which is to be expected. Thats all I know for now. I will go see her next weekend if she does not feel up to a visitor tomorrow.
More later, Kathy
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Wishing you all things good and positive!!!! You're in my thoughts.
Raydean
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Hello to everyone from Denise!!
I just talked to her and she sounds great. She did not take pain meds today, only tylenol. We talked for about 15 min. and at first she sounded like it hurt to talk but by the end of our conversation she sounded completely normal. She loosened up!! She said she is really swollen but we all know that goes away with time. Her boyfriend and sister said her face is tighter.........she can't tell the difference herself yet.
She wanted me to tell you all thank you for all the well wishes and prayers. It really means alot to her.
Also, she will be back online Monday am to say HI.
She is going to nap today so I will visit her on Sunday...........Many thanks from me too, Kathy
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Hello, everyone.
Well I am back to work today. I overslept this morning and was late, but other than that it feels (i can't believe i am saying this) good to be back to work.
My surgery went well, I had alittle problem with my IV and anethesia, other than that the surgery was uneventful and went well. My face is still swollen, my tongue feels fat and my incision is a lot bigger than expected, but I feel good. I am only taking extra strength tylenol for pain and only at night. The left side of my mouth already seems to be a little less droopy. My sister took before and after pictures, so we are going to compare them once she gets them developed.
My hospital stay was pretty uneventful, except for a very noisy roommate, but once my nurses aide brought me earplugs, all was quiet and I was able to sleep.
I want to say Thank you to all of you who posted positive thoughts and vibes on this thread. They are much appreciated.
Denise 8)
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Hi Denise,so glad to hear that you are dong well.Back to work already?I'm amazed!Were you planning on returning so soon?
How does it feel to be able see a difference already??hope the swelling goes down soon and that your first week back at work goes well.
Best wishes,Tracey
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Alright Denise!!!! I'm very happy for you!!! Please keep us posted..............Paul
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Tracy, unfortunately I am a contract worker, (kind of like self-employed) so if I don't work I don't get paid. I definitely think more time off would have been nice, but unfortunately, my bills won't allow me that luxury. :P
Paul, nice to hear from you I hope your week is going well.
I better get to work.
Denise 8)
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Praying for you Denise - take one day at a time. KenJen
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Hi Denise!!
Sounds like your surgery went well! Good for you! I'm very interested in all you might have to say....Looks like I'll be going down the same path.
Take care of that face and sure hope you'll be able to relax and heal fast.
Pattibobatti
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Hi Denise
Glad to hear you are back on your feet Keep us updated on your progress. We miss you here! There has been much mischeif and mayhem on the good morning thread and the Princess Batty Wench!
Capt Deb 8)