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Dog Lover

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Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« on: July 18, 2009, 09:56:09 pm »
Well, it was actually 11 months, but....had a clean MRI. No reoccurance. All is good. Don't have to go back for 2-3 years!
Relief. I was actually a little apprehensive about this MRI. I don't know why, but I do know that I'm very thankful to be where I"m at.

Cathy
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Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
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Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2009, 12:04:05 am »
Good news, Cathy, thanks for posting it.

I think we all get a little apprehensive, once we've had the diagnosis of a neuroma laid on us in the first place. It was not something we expected or welcomed, and we can't help wondering sometimes, what's next?

I always like to hear the good stuff. :)

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2009, 10:22:51 am »
Congratulations, Cathy.

It's amazing how great a clean MRI can make you feel  ;D

Happy almost one year anniversary!

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2009, 03:02:00 pm »
You go, girl.  Sounds like a good reason to go out for lunch!

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2009, 03:04:49 pm »
Well if you weren't riding in RAGBRAI we could go!!!  ;)
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Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
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Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2009, 03:12:00 pm »
Cathy ~

Congratulations on a 'clean' MRI!  Awaiting the MRI report is always a bit tense and I'm pleased to learn that your's came back showing no recurrence.  Enjoy your elation.  :)

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2009, 04:44:45 pm »
Hi Cathy,

Congratulations on your results. Keep up the good work!

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2009, 10:57:00 pm »
Cathy,

Congratulations on getting a good report and clean MRI.  I think everyone is nervous, at least for their one year MRI, I know I was.  I'm sure you breathed the same sigh of relief that I did.   ;D

Wishing you continued wellness,
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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 03:49:35 pm »
Congrats, Cathy.  I can't believe it's been nearly a year for you!  Time flies, doesn't it? 

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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2009, 03:44:56 am »
Cathy,

I too am so glad to hear things are going so well for you!
Congratulations and best wishes for continued healing and good health!

Sincerely,
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Re: Cathy's 1 yr checkup
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2009, 07:11:54 am »
Great news, must be such a relief!
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