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NL

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Cindy update!
« on: November 07, 2008, 08:51:13 pm »
Hi All,

I just got a call from Cindy's mom to let us know she's out of surgery and everything went well! They haven't seen her yet (they will in about 20 minutes), but got the full report from the doctors. They were able to get the entire tumor with no surprises during the surgery. Cindy is feeling a little nauseous and dizzy, but was able to smile and do everything else the doctors asked her to do.

I asked her to let Cindy know we were all thinking about her and send her our love.

Way to go Cindy!

Nancy
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1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
Retrosigmoid surgery at House Clinic/St. Vincent's on 8/6/08
(no post-op dizziness, nausea, facial or balance issues)
Thankful for a fantastic team of doctors - Dr. Rick Friedman, Dr. Marc Schwartz, & Dr. Michael Stefan

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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 09:27:49 pm »
Hooray! Cindy is a postie!! Welcome to the other side.  ;)

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Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
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No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 09:38:55 pm »
Congratulations, Cindy!

Hope you're feeling better and getting lots of rest!!

Catherine (JerseyGirl2)
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Drs. J. House, Schwartz, Wilkinson, and Stefan
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Monmouth County, NJ

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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 10:50:47 pm »
Good news, thanks for the update, take it easy Cindy!

Steve
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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 11:17:40 pm »
Great news.  Looking forward to many positive posts.  Hang in there Cindy.

Nancy ;D
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2008, 06:19:51 am »
Nancy,

thank you SO very much for this update! The bloke (who also met Cindy this past summer) and I have been sending our wishes, prayers and thoughts her way... sounds like the Magic Scarf is doing the trick! Please relay that the bloke and I send our love and congrats on being a "postie"... she did it! :)

Thanks again,
Phyl
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2008, 06:37:33 am »
Cindy, I'm very happy for you and your family.  Now for the hardest part, getting back your balance, learning to cope with your "new normal" and learning to be patient with yourself.  We will be here to help you out with any questions you might have being a "postie".  Congratulations dear, now rest, rest, rest.
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2008, 09:05:50 am »
Hi Cindy!

I am so thrilled you are a postie now and on your way to recovery. :)

 Thank you for the update, Nancy.

Take care,

Mary 8)
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2008, 10:24:42 am »
Three Cheers for Cindy!! Welcome to Postie-hood, Cindy! 

Hugs and all good wishes for a speedy and bump-free recovery!

Debbi
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2008, 11:54:20 am »
Pirate sox on for Cindy since yesterday! Got Laborador Retriever hair all over 'em! A spot of gesso, too. Ain't takin' 'em off till I hear from Cindy herself! Go Cindy!!!! Welcome to postietown!!!

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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2008, 11:59:49 am »
Best wishes for a quick and uneventful full recovery!
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Re: Cindy update!
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2008, 07:29:45 pm »
Nancy -
Thanks for posting for Cindy! 

Cindy - Congratulations on a great outcome!

Best wishes
Wendy
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