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Dog Lover

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1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« on: August 20, 2009, 08:32:06 pm »
Just looked at the calendar and realized that tomorrow is my 1 year post op anniversary.  ;D

Feeling great and except for the slight hearing loss in my left ear, I can say that I feel pretty darn normal again. Hooray!!

Cathy
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9mm x 3mm Left Side AN
Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
Dr. Gantz / Dr. Woodson
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 09:36:28 pm »
Congratulations and Happy First ANniversary!  Best wishes for many, many more.
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2009, 06:35:11 am »
Happy Anniversary, Cathy!

One year!!!  Hurray!  Do something big to celebrate!

Love your new profile picture  ;D

Jan
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2009, 06:45:23 am »
Congratulations on your anniversary and many more.

Vivian
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 07:14:34 am »
Happy Anniversary, Cathy!  Hard to believe it has already been a year!

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 03:05:01 pm »
Cathy ~

Congratulations on your 1-year (post-op) anniversary and excellent recovery!  Where did that year go, anyway?  I have to mention that in your new avatar photo, you vaguely resemble Sara Palin - or Tina Fey.  Your choice - it's all good.  ;)

Jim

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2009, 06:39:55 pm »
I am so happy for you and so glad that we met (even though it was a pair of brain tumors that brought us together.)  I wish you many, many more years of post surgery bliss.  I can't wait to share my upcoming anniversary with you!  Your new picture is great!

SUE
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 07:04:47 pm »
Hi Cathy,

Tomorrow should be a day of celebration! Our tumors were almost the same size and we both had great outcomes. I always try to treat myself in some way on my anniversary. I go out to dinner or buy myself a little something. It's great to know that the worst is over and the best is yet to come. Have a great day. Ann
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2009, 08:41:28 pm »
Cathy -

Happy one yar ANnivresary!!!  I'm glad to hear you are feeling and doing so well! 

Continued wellness wishes.
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BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2009, 11:05:46 pm »
 ;Dwooooooooo hoooooooooooo thats the way good stories are needed too  ::)
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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2009, 06:05:03 pm »
Cathy:

Happy 1st anniversary. Glad to know you are feeling normal again. We like happy endings around here.

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2009, 06:58:51 pm »
Cathy .....

Adding my congratulations here ..... you are the success story we like to hear!  Keep it up.

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2009, 08:04:32 pm »
Happy Anniversary, Cathy. I don't know what Jim is talking about, I didn't mistake you for either Sarah Palin or Tina Fey. :)

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2009, 05:37:40 pm »
Cathy,

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! So glad to hear you're feeling great!

And that's a perfect "dog lover" sig pic!

Nancy
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1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
Retrosigmoid surgery at House Clinic/St. Vincent's on 8/6/08
(no post-op dizziness, nausea, facial or balance issues)
Thankful for a fantastic team of doctors - Dr. Rick Friedman, Dr. Marc Schwartz, & Dr. Michael Stefan

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Re: 1 Year Post Op Anniversary!
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2009, 06:44:27 pm »
Congratulations, Cathy!  Time to

CELEBRATE!

And i love your new picture!

Sincerely,
Sue
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