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9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« on: January 16, 2011, 10:25:30 pm »
Hello,
So sorry I haven't been on here recently, very busy the last few months with the holidays.  My surgery was in April and my 9 month MRI is Tuesday the 18th.  I hate the MRI's but want the MRI to see where I stand.  Here's to hoping it comes back clean.  A little was left in to preserve the face.
I've been having a lot of neck pain and headaches lately, also I've noticed I seem to be slurring my words and sometimes just forgetting what I want to say.  I will for sure be asking the doctor some questions.  I also have the metallic taste or burnt tongue feeling back.  I haven't had it for about two months and now it's back even worse.  i hope nothing has grown back or that nothing was damaged.  I see the neurosurgeon after the MRI.
Wish me luck and I will keep everyone posted.
My gotcha day is scheduled for the 24th of this month.  Can't wait.
Susan
Diagnosed 12-09
AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013

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Re: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 10:44:40 pm »
Luck!
Diagn Apr 14 2009 with 2.5 cm lt AN. - numbness in the face and sudden onset headaches accompanied by balance issues. Consults with Drs in S Ontario, California (House) and Vancouver. Picked Dr. Akagami in BC.
Retrosigmoid July 6, 2010, 3.0cm by then. SSD left, no other significant side effects.

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Re: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 12:35:57 pm »
Good Luck skamper! Praying for a good scan!
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: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 03:21:22 pm »
Hi, Susan ~

Post-op issues sometimes surface but are often temporary.  However, the MRI should give you and your doctor the information you need.  I wish you nothing but good news tomorrow!  :)

Jim
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. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Re: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 04:47:21 pm »
Wishing you the best! Mickey

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Re: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 05:48:01 pm »
Wishing the best.

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AN at 12mm by 7mm by 7mm,  shown no growth as of September 26, 2013, 5.5 years into this journey.  Next MRI 2015. Doctors: Mason and McKenna.  Continue to W&W

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Re: 9 month MRI tuesday-follow from translab surgery
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 10:13:50 pm »
Thanks everyone for the wishes.  I will try and post the results tomorrow after work.  I'm starting to get anxious, I don't know why I get so worked up over the MRI's.  You would think they wouldn't bother me much after having three already.
Susan
Diagnosed 12-09
AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013