Author Topic: New here  (Read 2544 times)

EJTampa

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 604
  • Rays Vs Red Sox Game 2 ALCS (Isabel and Ernie)
Re: New here
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2009, 08:07:14 am »
Hi Patty,
 
All the good replies were already taken, so I'll just say welcome to the group and thanks for coming out of the lurkershadows!
 
I had retrosigmoid and did very well.  We are all here for you, so don't be afraid to ask questions!
 
Ernie
-1.3 X 0.8 cm AN in the right cerebellopontine angle extending into the internal auditory canal.
-Retrosigmoid Surgery with Dr. Bartels and Dr. Danner at Tampa General 3/5/2009.
-Had to cut hearing nerve to get "sticky" tumor, so SSD right side.

suboo73

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 639
Re: New here
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2009, 05:54:03 pm »
Hi Patty,  Welcome, welcome!  (But sorry you had to join this AN club!)

My best to you and your upcoming surgery - so happy you got those insurance  problems straightened out.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Sincerely,
Sue
suboo73
Little sister to Bigsister!
9mm X 6mm X 5mm
Misdiagnosed 12+ years?
Diagnosed Sept. 2008/MRI 4/09/MRI 12/09/MRI 1/21/11
Continued W & W

Kathy M

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
  • Kathy
Re: New here
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2009, 07:49:26 pm »
Hi Patty,

I can't add another thing to what's been offered here...you've got a ready group of cheerleaders for you and ask any questions that come to mind!  The collective experience and wisdom here can't be found anywhere else!!!

Thinking of you....

Kathy
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!!!