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DR

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Count me in - surgery scheduled
« on: September 21, 2009, 06:31:57 pm »
My wife and I travelled to LA for a consult with Dr. Brackmann.  After the consult I scheduled my surgery.  Wednesday, November 4th.

Please keep your fingers crossed and, if you are the praying kind, feel free to add me to your list!

- Dennis
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Middle fossa surgery 11/4/09 at House (Dr. Brackmann/Dr. Schwartz)
Tumor removed, no facial issues, hearing intact!
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leapyrtwins

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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2009, 09:15:58 pm »
Dennis -

I am the praying kind and I'll definitely add you to my list.

Congratulations on making your treatment decision - I know from experience how extremely difficult that can be.

Did you put your surgery date on the AN Calendar?

Jan
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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 02:42:50 pm »
Dennis ~

Congratulations on your decision, probably one of the more difficult decisions anyone has to make in life.  I'll keep you in my prayers - and, what's more, I've entered your surgery date on the AN Treatment Calendar. http://my.calendars.net/an_treatments/d04/11/2009?authenticate=&display=M&style=B 

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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 06:44:21 pm »
Hey, Dennis!  Glad to know things went well in LA and that you've made your decision.  Which surgical approach did you and Dr. Brackmann decide on?  Know you'll do great out there!

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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 06:33:18 am »
Cindy - we decided on Mid-Fossa.  The overwhelming factors are my hearing and size of the AN.  It is still very good and we both felt it is worth making an attempt to save.

Thanks for adding it to the calendar Jim.
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AN right side 12mm x 9mm x 9mm
Middle fossa surgery 11/4/09 at House (Dr. Brackmann/Dr. Schwartz)
Tumor removed, no facial issues, hearing intact!
http://denvstumor.blogspot.com/

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist."

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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 08:34:47 am »
DR~
Glad you were able to get everything set - that is a big monkey off your back!!  Definitely in my prayers but especially for PEACE for you & your family in the tie leading up to surgery!

K   ;D
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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 08:42:20 am »
DR,
The hard part is over- just making that decision. You picked the right place and doctor of course. ;)
It will be here before you know it. My prayers for a smooth transition into "postie land." Your tumor is small so should be a smooth sailing (other than the first couple days after surgery of course).
Any questions about anything, let us know. If you are  or are not the exercising type, it's helpful to exercise as much as possible before surgery.
Peace to you,
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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009, 06:44:19 pm »
I hope you have some sense of peace at this point.  You can put the responsibility in your doctors' hands now.  Ask questions, but take a break from the forum if needed.  Don't dwell.  Take a deep breath  :)  This adventure definitely puts you on the prayer list.  Take this time to relax and think about other things.  Alicia
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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009, 07:12:54 pm »
Thanks to everyone for their support.  I will try not to dwell... really, I will  ;D
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AN right side 12mm x 9mm x 9mm
Middle fossa surgery 11/4/09 at House (Dr. Brackmann/Dr. Schwartz)
Tumor removed, no facial issues, hearing intact!
http://denvstumor.blogspot.com/

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist."

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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 07:44:48 am »
Dennis -

nice blog.

Mid fossa will give you a great chance of saving your hearing.  You're in good hands; I'm confident things will go well.

Chin up!

Jan
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Re: Count me in - surgery scheduled
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 07:44:28 pm »
Dennis, best of luck! Dr. Brackmann was rooting around in my head just three months ago and I'm feeling great!

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