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Kathleen5306

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Kathleen McCracken Update
« on: July 30, 2008, 09:04:35 pm »
I am so happy to report that Kathleen is out of surgery and her doctors are very pleased with the results!  Kathleen's husband, Marty, reports that the surgery lasted about 5 hours and that her doctors removed the entire tumor.  Although the surgery was more difficult than normal due to her previous radiation on the tumor, they had absolutely no negative feedback and anticipate a normal recovery.  Her doctors are also optimistic that the facial nerve is fully intact, and while only time will tell, they expect that she will not have any facial paralysis.

Kathleen has been moved into the ICU, where Marty will be able to visit her for about 10 minutes each hour.  He expects that she will be brought out of anesthesia for a short time to monitor her progress, but then will be heavily sedated for more rest and to alleviate her pain and dizziness.

Again, many thanks for your support - please keep it coming!  I hope to report more good news tomorrow-

Maggie
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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2008, 09:08:54 pm »
That's great news, Maggie!  Thanks for updating us!  Now is the time to rest and heal!  I'm glad they got it all and expect a normal recovery!

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2008, 09:17:58 pm »
GREAT TO HEAR!!!! Wow 5 hours that is good!!!  I cannot wait to hear from Kathleen herself......when she is ready of course.
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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2008, 09:25:19 pm »
Thanks Maggie! So far it sounds like the HEI protocal..from surgery to ICU for 24 hours.

Five hours is not that much longer than their typical surgery time at HEI and considering the doctor said hers was more difficult!

I look forward to future updates.

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2008, 09:35:05 pm »
Great news.  My thoughts and prayers to Kathleen.  Nancy :D
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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2008, 09:38:09 pm »
That is really Great News!!  Thanks so much for letting us know Maggie!  Healing hugs to you Kathleen  :-* 

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2008, 09:40:48 pm »
Maggie:

Please accept my thanks - and the thanks of many others - for relaying the good news about Kathleen's surgery outcome.  We're always  pleased whenever a member has AN surgery that is successful and complication-free.

When it becomes feasible, please be sure to let Kathleen know that her friends on the ANA website forums are rooting for her and very happy for her surgical results.  We look forward to seeing her post again, when that becomes possible.  Until then, we appreciate your efforts as Kathleen's secretary'.  :)

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2008, 10:15:10 pm »
Excellent news.  8)

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2008, 10:20:54 pm »
Cool  8)

Thanks for sharing this very good news, Maggie  ;D

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2008, 11:00:19 pm »
Maggie,

Thanks for the good news. I love good news like this. Please let her know I'm praying for her.

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 06:04:24 am »
Thank you for giving the "update" on Kathleen.  I want to say how pleased I am she came out of surgery with good success and that her doctors are hopeful for a full recovery!  This is indeed GOOD NEWS!  Many blessings to you Kathleen and may you have a quick, full and speedy recovery with no sign of tumor ever again!  Cheers!
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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2008, 07:32:01 am »
Yay :D

So happy to hear this.  I just sent Debbi a message: Debbi, never mind!  Sending healing thoughts your way, Kathleen.  You did it, you are a postie!
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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2008, 09:16:29 am »
Hi Maggie-

Thanks so much for updating us!  Sounds like excellent news - wonderful that the surgery took less time than they expected!  Tell Kathleen that I am sending her lots and lots of well wishes and that she'll be back with her clients before she knows it!  \

Yahoo!

Marci - I was just going to email you to send you to this link, glad you found it.

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Re: Kathleen McCracken Update
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2008, 10:03:21 am »
Great news, Maggie.  Thank you so much for the update.  Wish Kathleen the best for a speedy and comfortable hospital stay.

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