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tomano

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new postie
« on: May 23, 2007, 04:11:40 pm »
hey all,
I survived I think. Just got home from the hospital - was kept for a few days due to a bout of pneumonia - that pretty much sucked. The only think I can think is that it was real cold the last few days before and I was going for long walks to get my mind right. I had the slightest sniffle but not a cold by any means.
so here are the details.
Mid fossa surgery left side.12mm an causing balance issues and no loss of hearing.
 they were only able to remove about 40 percent as it was stuck up against the facial nerve. Hearing is intact, face is fine, I have got some cool staples in my head and now the doc wants to explore ck radiation. He actaully made the decision mid surgery that my case was probably a better ck case than to risk the facial nerve. He said it was really attached.
But I am thankful to be a postie, looking forward to getting this weight off my chest so I can breathe easier when I am lying down.
Peace to all.
Tomas

tomano

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Re: new postie
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2007, 04:12:48 pm »
oops, did I say ck, I meant Gamma Knife, so GK

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Re: new postie
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2007, 06:23:21 pm »
Welcome to the other side and I hope you're feeling better soon.
Surgery June 3, 2004, University Hospitals Cleveland, BAHA received in 2005, Facial Therapy at UPMC 2006

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Re: new postie
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2007, 07:16:28 pm »
glad your doing well, glad its over for you.  best of luck on your healing

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Re: new postie
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2007, 06:44:24 am »
Hi Tomas and welcome back.

Rest, rest and more rest for you my friend.  The hard part is over.

Take care and update us when you can.

Kathy
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Re: new postie
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2007, 07:30:04 am »
Hi Tomas... welcome back... please take care of yourself and listen to your body and rest...... sending wishes for a speedy recovery!

Phyl
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