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Lynn Mc

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Lynn is in Boston
« on: January 21, 2010, 09:18:43 pm »
Well I am in Boston & going to try to get some sleep before my big day.  I am going to the same day spa Nancy went to last fall.  I always was a follower!

Happy trails,
Lynn
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Lilan

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 09:31:58 pm »
May the next few days be speedy and smooth! Extra-speedy!  :)
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Facial nerve hemangioma. Probable dx 7/2008 confirmed 4/2009. Combo middle fossa and translab to remove the blood vessel malformation and snip ruined hearing and balance nerves by Drs. House and Brackmann @ House 6/2009. Doing great!

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2010, 09:46:22 pm »
Best of luck, Lynn.

Hope everything goes well.

Enjoy the spa!

See you soon as a postie!

Jan
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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2010, 06:37:50 am »
well, Lynn..... you couldn't be at a better place or in better hands! :)  I know you are going to "rawk" this...... so, sending you good vibes, good vibes, good vibes.  Hang in there.... and let's just get this done and fixed.

Wellness wishes and healing hugglez to you!
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moe

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2010, 09:21:56 am »
God speed during your surgery, Lynn.
See you on the other side :)
Maureen
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06/06-Translab 3x2.5 vascular L AN- MAMC,Tacoma WA
Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
11/06. Gold weight,tarsorrhaphy reversed
01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
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lori67

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2010, 12:04:03 pm »
Good luck, Lynn!

You guys need to find a more relaxing day spa!   :D

Lori
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Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

NancyMc

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2010, 02:58:00 pm »
Seriously!  But actually, I'm nine months out of that spa and still feeling the glow.

Waiting for news . . . patiently.

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Watch and Wait since 9/19/01
Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
Right SSD, tinnitus, compensating balance
Dr. McKenna at Mass Eye and Ear and Dr. Barker at MGH
Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

Keri

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2010, 08:23:53 pm »
well, you're post op now and i empathize with how you may be feeling and hope you are resting as well as you can.
praying and hoping for a good recovery for you!

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2010, 11:45:28 pm »
Lynn, good luck with your surgery!! I sent the magic scarf to Marie who sent it to you so I am sure it will give you the same kind of luck it has given all of us!! Please post when you can, although I know it will probably be a while if you are like the rest of us!
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LisaP

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2010, 10:46:37 am »
Happy Trails Lynn and Good Luck

Best Wishes,

LisaP ;D
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Lynn Mc

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Re: Lynn is ia Postie
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2010, 11:25:24 am »
Hello friends!

I am writing to let you know that my mom, Lynn, had translab surgery yesterday and the doctor reported that he removed the whole tumor in just under 8 hours.  She is doing remarkably well, I think, but is experiencing extreme stiffness in her neck and her head aches more than I can imagine.  I share this because I know many of you can relate and you know that she is on the upswing.

I also want to share with you a touching experience from yesterday, one that reflects what an incredible community this AN Forum is.  As I was waiting in the waiting room yesterday and hoping for the best, I was really touched because Scarlet and Rich just happened to be at MGH and stopped in to introduce themselves and give me their wishes for my mom's surgery and speedy recovery.  Thank you Scarlet and Rich for that and thank you to this forum for all of the well wishes, insight and support you have given to Lynn. 

Happy trails,

Vicki     
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Translab 01/22/10.  12 x 11.7 x 8.2 mm.
Dr's McKenna/McCall at Mass Eye & Ear,
Dr. Barker at MGH. 
SSD - No other significant problems post surgery, just some minor inconveniences!  Yipee!!
BAHA implant 04/08/11 Dr. Merchant
BAHA Gotcha 07/25/11
"Life is Good"

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2010, 11:37:09 am »
Great news Vicki,

A sore neck is a very common thing after surgery. It will get better in the next week. Hang in there with her. You'll never know how important your being there is to her recovery. Glad to hear the good news. Thanks for the update.

Mike
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47 Y/O. diagnosed AN After MRI. 4X5X7mm within the right auditory canal. Slight hearing loss, ringing in ear, vertigo. Middle fossa with House Ear Clinics Dr Brackmann and Dr. Schwartz on 11-16-09. 6 new tightened titanium screws but no more hearing.
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moe

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2010, 12:02:15 pm »
Great news, Vicki!
So glad to hear things went well, and less than 8 hours. That is good.
First 3 days are usually "icky" but sounds like she is doing great.
Gentle hugs,
Maureen
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06/06-Translab 3x2.5 vascular L AN- MAMC,Tacoma WA
Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
11/06. Gold weight,tarsorrhaphy reversed
01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
5/13/10 Gracilis flap surgery UW for smile restoration :)
11/10/10 BAHA 2/23/11 brow lift/canthoplasty

Rich56

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2010, 03:29:35 pm »
Hi Vicki,

It was very nice meeting you yesterday. 

It sounds like everything went very well for your Mom.  That is great news.

Thank for the update, it is very much appreciated.

Rich & Scarlett
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SML (Scarlett's) other half, she had - 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid on 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston, MA. Dr. Barker & Dr. Lee of MGH/MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
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pjb

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Re: Lynn is in Boston
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2010, 03:34:50 pm »
So glad your mom is out of surgery and everything went well and hoping the recovery goes just as good.


Best Wishes,

Pat
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