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another NY postie

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Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« on: September 21, 2009, 04:08:06 pm »
Arrived in LA a couple of hours ago...checked in to Seton Hall...pleasantly surprised...saw a couple of real Emmys being carried through the airport! ;D

Hoping all goes well tomorrow and I get the green light to go!!!!  Can't wait to see you Nancy and David (and maybe Lanie?)...

My husband is going to call Donnalynn after surgery at let her know and she will post!

See you on the other side

Cheryl
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5 mm lateral IAC (impacted?) diagnosed 6-09-09
middle fosa 9/23 HEI - Brackmann/Schwartz
all tumor gone, facial perfect, no ringing
SSD on right side - Rockin' and Rollin'

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2009, 04:18:19 pm »
Hi Cheryl,
Glad to hear that you're checked in and ready - for me the waiting was the hardest part!  Post op tomorrow?  Everyone I met there was great, you will do well!
Please keep us posted and I'll be sending good thougths your way!
melinda
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Failed radiation - regrowth to 2.6cm 
Translab Surgery w/ House Docs 8/26/2009 Dr. Friedman, Dr. Schwartz, SSD, tinnitus. 
Baha surgery with Dr. Baker in OKC nov 2009
Baha revision surgery by Dr. Horn in ABQ 8/2011

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2009, 05:23:19 pm »
I have a special PDX ANA buddy who is having  surgey at HOUSE today and is also at Seton...

He has been in my prayers and thoughts all day.

I'll send you a PM.

DHM
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Kathy M

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2009, 05:34:05 pm »
Best of luck to you Cheryl!!!!  Sounds like you've got just the attitude!  The worst is the anticipation and worry...look forward to hearing how great you're doing.

Kathy
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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!!!

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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2009, 05:51:25 pm »
I am glad you have gotten settled and are ready to go.   I have not stopped thinking about you since we spoke...will be on pins and needles.  Thanks Donnalynn for posting!  Have a great evening and relax.  Have your hubby call with any questions...no matter how small they seem to him.  We are here for you both!  Alicia
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05/19/09 Translab Larger than expected - Drs used the word "tangerine"   House - Friedman and Schwartz
04/02/09 Diagnosed Left AN 3.2cm x 2.6cm x 2.7cm

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2009, 05:58:41 pm »
Good luck Cheryl

Thinking of you and praying for an awesome outcome (then I just might follow you along).

Ann
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2009, 06:34:08 pm »
Best wishes Cheryl!  You will be in my thoughts and prayers this week.

- Dennis
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AN right side 12mm x 9mm x 9mm
Middle fossa surgery 11/4/09 at House (Dr. Brackmann/Dr. Schwartz)
Tumor removed, no facial issues, hearing intact!
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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2009, 07:03:17 pm »
Good Luck to you Cheryl and also to Alex from Wilsonville who is also having surgery tuesday!!! We will be praying for amazing outcomes for you both!!!
Jackie from Beaverton
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Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

4cm in Pacific Northwest

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2009, 09:09:26 pm »
I forgot to mention in my previous post

"Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery"

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2009, 09:13:10 pm »
Good luck, Cheryl.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

I'm glad to hear Donnalynn will be your scribe; can't wait to hear your surgery is over and you're doing okay.

See you as a postie.

Jan
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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

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2009, 09:36:58 pm »
Fingers, toes, hair, eyes crossed.


All the best!

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Diagn Apr 14 2009 with 2.5 cm lt AN. - numbness in the face and sudden onset headaches accompanied by balance issues. Consults with Drs in S Ontario, California (House) and Vancouver. Picked Dr. Akagami in BC.
Retrosigmoid July 6, 2010, 3.0cm by then. SSD left, no other significant side effects.

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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2009, 09:47:31 pm »
Cheryl,

 I hope all systems are go tomorrow and that the surgery is a success.  Lots of good thoughts being sent your way.

Mandy
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Surgery at  Columbia Presbyterian 8/4/09
Platinum eye weight implant - 8/17/09
17 days in hospital and rehab
SSD, facial weakness, some tinnitus, headaches , balance and eye problems

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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2009, 10:14:51 pm »
I can't believe it's that time already!  Can't wait to hear all about it, since you're my "guinea pig" for the tiny-jammed-up-by-the-cochlea-AN.

Best wishes for a safe, successful surgery.  Our thoughts are with you.
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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2009, 10:17:06 pm »
Many prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery1 Mickey
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Re: Checked in and ready to go! Bring it on!
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2009, 02:46:49 pm »
Cheryl ~

Just wanted to pop in at the last minute to let you know that I'm volunteering as another 'prayer warrior' for your surgery on Wednesday.  See you on the 'other side' (of surgery, of course).  ;)

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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