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saralynn143

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Stepping out of the shadow of facial paralysis
« on: October 05, 2013, 06:06:18 pm »
After five years of living in the shadow of facial paralysis, I am trying to move beyond it by entering a Facebook contest. If I win, it will be a way to bring HFS facial paralysis into the public eye. If you belong to Facebook and are interested in supporting me, please “like” my picture at http://tinyurl.com/madhousewifesara. Thanks!
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
 12/100 facial function - 7/29/08
 46 - 11/25/08
 53 - 05/12/09
left side SSD approx. 4 weeks
 low-frequency hearing loss; 85% speech recognition 7/28/08
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Re: Stepping out of the shadow of facial paralysis
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2013, 08:43:11 pm »
I "liked" you and you look marvelous!  There is no way of knowing what you have dealt with from looking at the picture.  Good luck with the contest. 
Husband diagnosed 5/30/09 with 3.2cm right AN
Surgery at  Columbia Presbyterian 8/4/09
Platinum eye weight implant - 8/17/09
17 days in hospital and rehab
SSD, facial weakness, some tinnitus, headaches , balance and eye problems

saralynn143

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Re: Stepping out of the shadow of facial paralysis
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2013, 08:03:08 pm »
Thank you so much for your kind comment as well as your vote, Mindy. I think I had to take about 150 shots to get that one. I think it's been good for me to try something out of my comfort zone.
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
 12/100 facial function - 7/29/08
 46 - 11/25/08
 53 - 05/12/09
left side SSD approx. 4 weeks
 low-frequency hearing loss; 85% speech recognition 7/28/08
1.8 gram thin profile platinum eyelid weight 8/12/08
Fitted for scleral lens 5/9/13

saralynn143

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Re: Stepping out of the shadow of facial paralysis
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2013, 08:33:19 pm »
I thought voting was over at noon, but looks like it goes until midnight. I am FIVE votes away from fourth place. Please vote at http://tinyurl.com/madhousewifesara and share! Thanks to everyone for your support.
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
left side facial paresis
 12/100 facial function - 7/29/08
 46 - 11/25/08
 53 - 05/12/09
left side SSD approx. 4 weeks
 low-frequency hearing loss; 85% speech recognition 7/28/08
1.8 gram thin profile platinum eyelid weight 8/12/08
Fitted for scleral lens 5/9/13