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Kathy M

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Great news!
« on: April 30, 2011, 06:45:53 pm »
I am so excited! I have not posted this for fear of jinxing it but........drumroll please........ My surgical wound has finally healed. During the first week of April, there were no open spots and my wound care specialist was so pleased. I was elated. He warned me that it will likely bleed from time to time and he was right. But just a dab of neosporin and some tlc did the trick. I have not worn a headband and wound dressing for 4 weeks and I can't tell you how good feels.

And another milestone this weekend. I bought a new bike and took a maiden voyage a few hours ago. It felt great. I had stopped riding before my AN was diagnosed in November of 2008 because my balance was so bad. I look back at the last several years and cant believe how far I've come.

Did I mention how cute this bike is? And of course, the helmet matches!

Hope my forum friends are ok! Just had to share!!!

Kathy
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AN diagnosed 11/14/08, 3+cm, Retrosigmoid 1/13/09, Univ. Hosp., Cincinnati, Drs. Tew and Pensak
no facial nerve or eye issues!
3 more surgeries related to staph infections & osteomylitis over next 13 months.  New diagnosis of breast cancer.  Treatment completed 08/27/10.  Moving on!!!

lori67

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2011, 06:57:28 pm »
Kathy,

That is absolutely awesome news!!!   ;D  I'll bet you thought this day would never come!

So, when do we see pics of the cute new bike?

You are an amazing lady!  Thanks for sharing your great news with us!

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Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2011, 07:01:11 pm »
I am so happy for you!
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Re: Great news!
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2011, 07:56:57 pm »
Oh Kathy .....

What terrific news!  We are your most enthusiastic cheerleaders on this forum!!  Way to go.  Looking forward to seeing you in Cincinnati.

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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: Great news!
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2011, 08:42:13 pm »
Way to go, Kathy!! I am so super excited for you!! I so wish I was coming to the symposium, just so I can meet YOU! You are one incredible woman!!

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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
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SSD
Facial Paralysis-R(no movement or feelings in face,mouth,eye)
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Great life!

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2011, 09:38:03 pm »
Kathy,
You have been in my prayers daily for so long for healing, and this is an answer to prayer!  Yay!!!  Keep us posted on how it is going.  We are so excited for you! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Surgery 12/10/08 at Methodist Hospital w/Vrabec and Trask for what turned out to be a cpa meningioma.

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2011, 12:15:24 am »
Kathy,

So wonderful to hear from you and the news is great! Enjoy your bike and may your blessings just continue!! Onward and upward!
I just love being informed about answered prayers!!!!
Jackie from Oregon
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9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2011, 08:07:11 am »
Kathy, I am so happy for you and it has been such a long haul for you!     I hope all goes well for you now and can enjoy life so much more!                                       Cheryl R
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Right mid fossa 11-01-01
  left tumor found 5-03,so have NF2
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    Univ of Iowa for all care

Kathy M

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2011, 09:33:28 am »
Awww! You all are so important to me. Thanks for being the cheerleaders you are and for being such a lifeline for me along this journey. Wish I could see all of you in cincy this summer! Can't wait to meet you Clarice!

Kathy
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AN diagnosed 11/14/08, 3+cm, Retrosigmoid 1/13/09, Univ. Hosp., Cincinnati, Drs. Tew and Pensak
no facial nerve or eye issues!
3 more surgeries related to staph infections & osteomylitis over next 13 months.  New diagnosis of breast cancer.  Treatment completed 08/27/10.  Moving on!!!

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2011, 12:43:06 pm »
Way to go Kathy. Keep it going.

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SSD(w/tinnitus); dry eye; Happy to be here and feeling good.

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2011, 01:36:53 pm »
Hi, Kathy ~

Late to the thread but want to offer my congratulations on the healing - and the new bike!  Looks like better days, ahead.  :)

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. 

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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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2011, 05:46:39 pm »
Great news Kathy  ;D 

Anne Marie  :-*
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Sept 8/06 Translab
Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
Watch & Wait for more fun & games

Keri

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Re: Great news!
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2011, 10:35:37 am »
i'm late in posting too, but YAY Kathy!! good for you. so glad about the recent progress and your new bike!!
keri
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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
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