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timreeves

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10 days post Translab
« on: April 25, 2013, 10:47:07 AM »
I had a 9 1/2 hour translab on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 to remove a 2.7 cm AN that had been previously treated with Proton Beam Therapy in 2010.   The tumor had a large cyst on it which  doubled in size from October, 2012 until Feb. 2013. The surgery was performed at Vanderbilt Hospital by Dr. George Wanna and Dr. Kyle Weaver.  I can't say enough about the care that I received from these Drs. and from their entire staff.  The surgery was on Tuesday and I was at home in Atlanta by Friday afternoon. 

My balance is not perfect but I was able to walk 1.2 miles on a fairly flat surface at the park today.  I started PT/OT yesterday and will return again tomorrow to help with some left side weakness as well as to help my vestibular system adjust. 

I am confident that I will be better than I was prior to surgery in a short time! 

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leapyrtwins

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Re: 10 days post Translab
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2013, 02:10:46 PM »
For 10 days post op it sounds like you are doing well.  Hope that continues!

Glad you had great docs; that helps immensely on the AN Journey.

Best,

Jan
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Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: 10 days post Translab
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2013, 02:55:14 PM »
Hey, Tim!  This is Cindy in Atlanta...you & I haven't "met" yet, but I've been talking to Jody since before your surgery via email...so glad to see your good report!  Keep it up! 

Hope to meet you guys at one of our support group meetings sometime...our next one is Jun 22...

Take care,

Cindy
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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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millie

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Re: 10 days post Translab
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 07:28:05 AM »
Glad to read your surgery went so well...be sure to rest and take it slowly!
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neetze1

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Re: 10 days post Translab
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2013, 08:35:12 PM »
Glad to hear you are doing well!  Don't push yourself too hard.  :)
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Anita
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Translab 3/20/13 at HEI for 3.5 centimeter
Dr. Luxford, Dr. Lekovic, Dr. Stefan

chance1212

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Re: 10 days post Translab
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2013, 07:34:09 PM »
Happy for you doing so well. I too had a great experience at Vandy!
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6mm 08/11;   lost hearing by 10/11 & tinnitus;  growth shown 02/12;  more growth-now 1.2 cm 08/12;  Translab @ Vanderbilt Haynes/Thompson  11/13/12
J. Hildebrandt
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