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SML

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March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« on: March 18, 2011, 09:10:54 am »
Two years ago today is when I went into MGH for my surgery. I couldn’t let the day pass without some acknowledgement right? Hard to believe it’s been two years already!! It amazes me still to think I actually went through something like that! Some days it feels like a dream, and then there are days like today where it’s still so fresh in my mind.

I’m happy we all have a place to come to when we need advice, comfort or just want to share a milestone 2-year anniversary!

Well wishes to everyone, wherever you may be in your AN journey! :-*

Scarlett

P.S.

2 year MRI booked for April 23rd. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
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1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston,MA.
Dr. Barker - Neurosurgeon, MGH - Dr. Lee - Neuro-Otology, MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
Outstanding Surgeons, I'm very happy with the results.

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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 10:26:03 am »
Scarlett .....

Happy Anniversary!   ;D  I agree that I am grateful for this forum for the same reasons.

Fingers crossed and prayers being said that your 2-year MRI is clean!

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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
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: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 10:37:29 am »
Scarlett:

Happy Anniversary!!

Syl
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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 11:01:49 am »
Scarlett,

If you could only see the smile on my face! MAJOR congrats to you! And to think........ you attended the brunch SO soon after your surgery and none of us could tell.

Happy ANniversary dear! :)
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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2011, 03:50:07 pm »
Scarlett ~

Congratulations on your two-year AN surgery anniversary.  I'll see you and Rich at the northeast ANA discussion forum brunch on April 17th!  :)

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. 

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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2011, 10:29:09 am »
Hi Scarlett!
so good to see you. how are you and rich?
i'm glad for your 2 year anniversary... i was ahead of you by a few weeks. i remember your coming to the brunch so soon afterwards as well. that was a nice time - getting to meet so many. wish i could come again.
take care and let us know about the MRI. i hope and pray all is clear!
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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 05:58:04 pm »
Keep on keeping on!! 8)
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Diagnosed Dec 21, 2010, 1.75 x 1.75cm plan is for retrosigmoid removal scheduled for June 15th at MGH by Dr Barker & Dr Lee. Putting off so I may enjoy my sons senior year varsity hockey, lacrosse seasons and graduation. That and our annual trip to Cancun in May.

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Re: March 18, 2009… a day I’ll never forget.
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 10:20:12 pm »
Scarlett -

I can't believe it's been 2 years either.

Congrats on the ANniverary and best wishes for a clean, uneventful MRI.

Let us know the outcome.

Best,

Jan
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