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Lilan

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Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« on: December 29, 2009, 07:04:00 pm »
We're about to graduate from our big year!

 ;D ;D ;D

I must say, though I'm happier having it behind me than in front of me, 2009 was easier than 2008. Being undiagnosed, confused and miserable (2008) was a *lot* worse than surgery (2009) -- even my cross-country, double translab-mf surgery!

I've said my thanks elsewhere, but special props to my surgical "big sister" Alicia who was just ahead of me in spring 2009 and gave me so much counseling on what to expect!
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Facial nerve hemangioma. Probable dx 7/2008 confirmed 4/2009. Combo middle fossa and translab to remove the blood vessel malformation and snip ruined hearing and balance nerves by Drs. House and Brackmann @ House 6/2009. Doing great!

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2009, 09:44:56 pm »
Thanks Lilan

Seen as I will be in the Treatment class of 2010 and 2009 couldn't have been much worse, I look forward to my recovery now.  I am still scared to death of what will happen to me though!

Roll on Feb

Jacqui
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3.6cm AN Left side diagnosed Dec 09.
Translab surgery 16th March 2010
Left SSD, Facial Paralysis
CSF Leak surgery 11th May 2010

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 06:17:58 am »
I guess I count as one of the class of 2009.  It has been a very difficult year for me (for several reasons), so I'm ready to see 2010.  May it bring health and happiness for us all!

Lyn
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Retrosigmoid on 12-14-09 by Drs. Antonelli and Lewis (my heroes!)
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SSD, but no facial issues.  Mild tinnitus.

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 09:52:09 am »
"May it bring health and happiness for us all!"

I'll second that Lynn. And, I pray that our follow-up MRIs are tumor-free!

Happy New Year!Cyndi
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12 hr translab 8-25-09
Dr Chicooca & Dr Welling at OSU/The James
sliver of tumor remains on brain stem
left SSD & facial paralysis (was 6/6, 2-3/6 at 9 weeks, 1/6 within 4 months) 6 month MRI on 3-17-10.

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009, 10:05:30 am »
Whew, what a year! 

Wishing you Class of 2009, and all of our AN community, good health, laughter, and tons of love in 2010.  Let us not take a moment for granted.  :-*
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2/11/09 Diagnosed AN 2.1cm
2/26/09 Consult with Dr. Clough Shelton, U of Utah
4/1/09 Translab with Shelton & Couldwell
--little teensy bit of tumor or cells on facial nerve, stuck! No facial weakness, Rt side SSD
4/8/10 1-yr MRI, "Looks great!"

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2009, 02:33:49 pm »
Ok, now you guys are making me feel old...  ;)  Congrats Class of 2009!

Happy New Year to all!

Regards,

Brian  -  Class of 2008
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Diagnosed 4/10/08 - 3cm Right AN
12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2009, 02:40:04 pm »
Cheers to all my classmates!

Nancy
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Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
Right SSD, tinnitus, compensating balance
Dr. McKenna at Mass Eye and Ear and Dr. Barker at MGH
Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2010, 02:00:19 pm »
Happy New Year, Kids.  ;D

Steve, '07
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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2010, 02:56:22 pm »
Happy New Year to the Class of 2009 ...... and welcome to the upcoming Class of 2010!

Clarice '08
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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2010, 03:16:58 pm »
Happy New Year to the 'Class of 2009' from a member of the 'Class of 2006'.  There is definitely light at the end of that proverbial tunnel....probably to be fully realized in 2010.   :)

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2010, 03:58:15 pm »
Brian...YOU feel old?  I have to write 'Class of 1995' - talk about an OLDIE!!  I told someone last night that ANY year I don't have to have some sort of surgery is a GOOD year!!   :D

K   ;D
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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
Gold Weight x 5
SSD
Facial Paralysis-R(no movement or feelings in face,mouth,eye)
T3-3/08
Great life!

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2010, 02:02:47 pm »
Kay,

You look great in your advanced (AN) age!  ;)

So, the symposium is more like a multi-year reunion, right?

Regards,
Brian
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Diagnosed 4/10/08 - 3cm Right AN
12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2010, 02:27:54 pm »
Quote from: Jim Scott on January 01, 2010, 03:16:58 pm
Happy New Year to the 'Class of 2009' from a member of the 'Class of 2006'.  There is definitely light at the end of that proverbial tunnel....probably to be fully realized in 2010.   :)

Jim

from another graduate from the Class of '06.... sending all future graduates continued wellness wishes!  :)

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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2010, 09:57:53 pm »
Hey, I'm 09 too and almost to my year anniverary!
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Re: Happy New Year to the (Treatment) Class of 2009!
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2010, 09:16:36 pm »
I'm late, but I'm here  ;)   So glad to have graduated Lilan!!  I've never had a little sister, so I'm proud to say the least!  Glad we were able to share those times together!!!  Here's hoping for no regrowth!  All the best to everyone on this journey!  Alicia
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02/16/18 III to IV post GK Facial Paralysis
12/13/17 Gamma Knife
05/19/09 Translab Larger than expected - Drs used the word "tangerine"   House - Friedman and Schwartz
04/02/09 Diagnosed Left AN 3.2cm x 2.6cm x 2.7cm
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