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kixit

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It's that time......
« on: May 23, 2012, 05:48:19 pm »
Well kids, it's that time. I am to arrive at UVA at 530 in the morning (5/24) and surgery commences at 730 but will probably be 8. It's going to be bittersweet though, I was hoping that I could have the BAHA preceedure along with the removal of Alexander (Graham Bell, named for Bell- not for inventing the telephone but of his in-depth research for hearing and speech).

Thank you to all who have given advice about the (translab) surgery, BAHA as well as insurance issues. This forum is incredible from the information offered to the supportive members.  A big hug goes out to Manders, who just had her surgery. Her experience and pics on her blog were a tremendous help.

See you guys on the other side!!

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left side AN 9mm diagnosed 2/2012
SSD, loud tinnitis left ear
Translab 5/24/12
Baha surgery 8/1/2012 at UVA
Baha hook up 11/09/2012  : ) 

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CHD63

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 05:52:28 pm »
kixit .....

Many thoughts and prayers for an uncomplicated surgery tomorrow and an uneventful recovery ...... and much peace and calm for you and your family.

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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

jenichol

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 06:40:00 pm »
I will be thinking of you and praying for you all day tomorrow.  Look forward to hearing from you as soon as your able. 

Jan
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48 yo female --3+cm right sided AN. Retro sig removal 6-22-12 at UVA.  SSD right ear.  HA.  Constant Loud Tinnitus. Fullness. Imbalance.

LizAN

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2012, 09:29:06 pm »
Best wishes, Kixit!  Will be thinking of you and praying for you!

Liz
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8/20/2010 - 9mm AN on left side 
Fullness, tinnitus, mild hearing loss
2/20/2011 - 8mm
4/20/2012 - 12.4 mm
Moderate to severe hearing loss, LOUD tinnitus, deteriorating balance
Facial numbness and twitching, which subsided pre-surgery
Translab at House, 7/3/2012, Slattery and Schwartz

cindyj

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 05:20:50 am »
Thinking of you today and hoping all goes very well!  Update us when you can...

Cindy
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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2012, 07:37:10 am »
Thinking of you today for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.....Thoughts and prayers are with you and we will all be waiting for you on the other side of this journey that we have been chosen for..


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Diagnosed with a 1 cm. AN had Retrosigmoid
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Manders

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2012, 09:44:02 am »
Praying for you Kixit! You're almost a postie--can't wait to hear the good news.  ;D
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mindyandy

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2012, 10:09:05 am »
Kixit
You are in our thoughts and prayers  ;) You are going to do great. Keep us posted on your quick and uneventful recovery.

Mindy
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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

lrobie

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2012, 10:34:00 am »
Kixit,

Positive thoughts being sent your way.  We will await your post on the other side.

Lisa
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6/2009 7mm x 4mm  W&W
8/2011 9.5mm x 5mm
2/2012 UPMC Follow-up , slight growth
Surgery on 7/18/12 w/Drs. Friedman & Schwartz (mid-fossa)
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james e

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2012, 12:31:02 pm »
Recovery is pretty slow. Just relax and let it happen. Hoping you feel on top of the world pretty soon.

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2012, 06:16:06 pm »
praying for a full recovery
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6mm AN right side,Diagnosed January 2012, Middle Fossa performed at UT Southwestern by Otolaryngologist Dr. Walter Kutz & Neurosurgeon Dr. Mickey & it was a success! By Gods grace & mercy in Yeshua's name(Jesus). Most hearing preserved.

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Re: It's that time......
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2012, 11:53:11 am »
Hope things went well, postie.

Jan
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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

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