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Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« on: October 27, 2009, 01:25:19 pm »
Hello to all my friends, It is hard to believe it has been just 1 week since my surgery! I am doing unbelieveable. I am walking outside on my second day home. Fours days later I am riding in the car. I had my surgery and I was held in recovery for almost 3 days. They couldn't find a room for me. I was like everyone says- very sick on the stomich and that is being kind when I say that. My tumor was imbeded in the bone but they got it all, and with no facial issues to speak of. I also lost 26 pounds as well, not much on eating. I consider this all to me a blessing for me and that that God was doing some wonderful work here. I get my stitches out this thursday! I just cann't tell you how fast this recovery is going. I am going to try to post photos at some point. My scared is about 10-12 inches long. And I am down to 2  1/2 pain tablets per day. My vision is also good and I have been trying to catch up on my tv shows. Many thanks for all your prayers. I promise to let you know more later. Debi
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2009, 01:28:44 pm »
Debi

it is with extreme pleasure that I move this post/thread to the "Post Treatment" forum, as you are now... a ..... POSTIE! :) Well done!  Congrats and let's just get you well!

speedy recovery to you .... sounds like you are on that path! :)

Well done!
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2009, 02:37:37 pm »
Hi Debi,

Glad to have you back, sounds like all is going really well, remember to take those breaks and keep us informed.

All the best for your continuing speedy recovery

Don
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2009, 02:44:00 pm »
Hi, Debbi - and congratulations on your successful AN surgery and brisk recuperation!  I'm thrilled when I learn about these great recoveries following successful AN surgery.  While every AN surgery patient doesn't have an identical experience, your 'AN journey' is turning out to be inspirational.  Well done - but don't push yourself into a set-back.  It can happen.  Rest as needed.  :)

Jim
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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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2009, 03:57:38 pm »
YIPPY, Debbi!!! 

I am so excited to hear that you are doing so well.  You are such a trooper to march through this with such strength and such a fantastic attitude to boot.  I agree with Jim that your experience is positively inspirational.  Here's to a speedy recovery!   ;D

Lyn
9mm X 7mm tumor (left side), diagnosed 10-15-09
Retrosigmoid on 12-14-09 by Drs. Antonelli and Lewis (my heroes!)
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SSD, but no facial issues.  Mild tinnitus.

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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2009, 04:29:49 pm »
Hi Debbi,

What a great success story and recovery. It must be great to have it over with. Keep up the speedy recovery.

Vivian
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2009, 07:50:52 pm »
Debi -

great to hear from you - and so soon, too  ;D

Sounds like things are going very well for you - but don't forget to get plenty of rest and don't overdo it.

Welcome to the land of posties!!  ;D

Jan
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2009, 06:20:03 am »
Debbi,

Glad to see you have posted and doing very, very well!  Many blessings to you and much success to you in the future. 
1/05 Retrosigmoid 1.5cm AN left ear, SSD
2/08 Labyrinthectomy left ear 
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 12:29:54 pm »
Wow Debi!
You rocked it! Now just continue the slow easy pace with lots of rests/fluids/gentle walks.
You'll know when you over do it.
Congratulations!
Maureen
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Re: Surgery ---- Shands Hosptial----1 week later
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2009, 11:56:44 pm »
YAY!!!  Just saw this now, and I'm so happy for you Debi!  SOOOOOOOO glad that you have that behind you, and all went well.  I hope you continue to heal so well.

Wonderful!

Adrienne
3.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm AN, left side.  Diagnosed Feb. 19th,2009
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SUCCESS! Completely removed tumor, preserved facial nerve, and retained a lot of hearing. Colour me HAPPY!