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Puppylove

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5 days post-op
« on: January 17, 2011, 06:23:55 pm »
Yay, my first post since the big day. According to Dr. Friedman and Dr. Schwartz, everything went without a hitch.  They were able to remove the entire tumor, and I have no facial weekness.  Not sure about the hearing, but I'm suspecting I do not have any.  I came home yesterday, did a lot of sleeping :)  I was able to wash my hair for the first time today, which felt sooooo good!

I'm extremely tired, but seem to be able to watch t.v., read, do things to occupy my time when I'm not sleeping.  I don't have dizziness too bad, so no real nausea to speak of. I'm eating fairly normal and am just taking it easy.

I want to thank everyone for all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.  I know all the well wishes really help, even if to just keep my spirits up, which in turn helps me heal faster.  I also want to thank Nancy for meeting with me and for posting my update.

I was so scared a few months ago when I found out about this whole thing, and now that I have had the surgery and am on the recovering end of things, it is such a relief.  This is definitely a better side to be on!  :D

Thank you again and I will keep you all updated.
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Diagnosed with AN on left side 11/5/10. The              
approximate dimensions are 14 mm AP x 18 mm TR x 15 mm CC.
Retrosig surgery w/ Dr. Friedman/Dr. Schwartz at HEI on 1/12/11. Entire tumor removed with no facial weakness.
BAHA surgery 3/29/11

Kaybo

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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 06:39:47 pm »
GREAT news that you are doing wo well!!  Keep it up and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!!

K   ;D
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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 07:11:13 pm »
Really is great, great news1 Take it easy and I hope your recovery continues easily.

Tod
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Trans-Lab and Retro-sigmoid at MCV on 2/12/2010.

Removed 90-95% in a 32 hour surgery. Two weeks in ICU.  SSD Left.

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28 Sessions of FSR @ MCV ended 2/9/12.

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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 07:29:36 pm »
Debbie ~

Welcome to 'Postie-Land'!  :)  This isn't simply good news - it's fabulous news!  A successful, complication-free surgery and what appears to be a relatively placid recovery.  Having enjoyed a similar AN surgery experience, I'm delighted to learn that another AN patient is having the same kind of journey.  Rest and recover at whatever pace seems right for you - and enjoy the 'time off'.  Thanks for posting - and your kind words for our members.  We're glad to see you on 'the other side' (of surgery) too!

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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CHD63

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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2011, 07:56:09 am »
Way to go, Debbie!

So glad the surgery is behind you and now on to full recovery.  As Kay said, listen to your body ..... rest, rest, walk, rest, rest, walk, etc.  Walking in a safe environment really is the best way to speed up your recovery.

Let us know how you continue to do.

Still thoughts and prayers.

Clarice
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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: 5 days post-op
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 09:23:43 am »
Hey!  Great to hear from you and hear that you are doing so well!  Yes, wasn't that hair washing just THE best thing!  Take it easy - nap, walk and nap...

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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: 5 days post-op
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 11:46:48 am »
Right On! Gods' speed in your recovery!
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4cm C1  16hrs                 Barrows, Jan 06      NF2
3.5 cm  Right AN retro       Barrows, Oct 06   
Cranial Plate removal           UNM Nov 07
LP                                   Barrows  Jan,2011
Wound revision                 Barrows Feb, 2011
5mm left middle Fossa,  (2) 2mm spine w&w

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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2011, 11:52:13 am »
Debbie:

I'm glad you're doing so well. Thanks for the update.

Syl
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1.5cm AN rt side; Retrosig June 16, 2008; preserved facial and hearing nerves;
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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2011, 09:35:16 pm »
Good to see you back, postie!

Get some rest.

Jan
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Re: 5 days post-op
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2011, 11:41:06 pm »
Debbie,

I'm so glad you're at home and doing well! Keep up those power naps (the best part of recovery is getting to sleep through much of it  :)), and as Kay and Clarice said...listen to your body.

Take care and update us when you can,

Nancy

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1.6 cm left AN diagnosed Oct. '07
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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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 02:26:34 pm »
Hi,
It sure is lovely to be on the post-side instead of the pre-side  :D I know exactly what you mean!

It is also lovely to wash the hair for the first time after surgery! We all posties know what a feeling it is!

Take care, rest a lot and I hope you'll have a quick recovery! It sound great so far! :D

Best wishes,

Helene in Sweden (catlover)
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AN found in February, 2006, size 0,8 cm
Surgery 20th May, 2009, retrosigmoid approach
SSD and balance issues
Forever grateful to Dr Siesjo and Dr Kahlon, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden
Two AN:s found 1st March, 2016
Waiting for GK
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