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qoatip

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I am a Postie
« on: February 23, 2010, 01:28:57 pm »
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I cannot tell you how good it feels to be on the "other side" of my surgery.  It's been 13 days since my retrosigmoid at Virginia Mason from Drs. Backous and Farroukhi and I could not have picked better surgeons.  The six months or so of research and preparation both physical and emotional supported my success, but I have to thank all of you on this forum who have been so encouraging as well.  I hope to be as helpful to those in line behind me as you in front of me have been. 

Thank you again.


Marla B.
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2.5 cm AN diagnosed 6/09
Surgery at Virginia Mason, Seattle 2/10/10

CHD63

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2010, 01:44:13 pm »
Maria .....

Congratulations on becoming a postie.  It sounds like you had a successful surgery but tell us a little more about how you are feeling, etc.

Best wishes for continued smooth recovery.

Clarice
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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2010, 01:51:02 pm »
Marla ~

Congratulations on a successful AN surgery - and thanks for the kind words.  I'm so glad to learn that these forums were a benefit to you as you contemplated your surgery.  :)

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. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

Adrienne

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2010, 03:53:13 pm »
Yay for Marla!!!  (or do you go by Maria now? LOL).

Very happy for you!!!!
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3.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm AN, left side.  Diagnosed Feb. 19th,2009
Retro Sig surgery with Dr. Akagami and Dr. Westerberg on May 26/09 at Vancouver General Hospital
SUCCESS! Completely removed tumor, preserved facial nerve, and retained a lot of hearing. Colour me HAPPY!

CHD63

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2010, 05:01:04 pm »
Yikes!  I did it again ...... sorry about that MarLa.   :D

Clarice
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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2010, 05:59:24 pm »
Quote from: qoatip on February 23, 2010, 01:28:57 pm
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I cannot tell you how good it feels to be on the "other side" of my surgery. 

No need to tell some of us, we remember it quite well  ;)

Congratulations on your postie status, Marla.

Good to see you back here.

Jan
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Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

Mei Mei

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2010, 12:23:08 pm »
Congratulations Marla!  You're a Postie now...rest well and make sure you get lots of comfort food.   Keep us posted of your progress....
Mei Mei
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1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
Drs. Niparko and Tamargo
35dB loss pre surgery and now SSD
Post surgical Headaches and Tinnitus
Dr Ducic Georgetown Excision Surgery May 2011
Dr. Schwartz GW  Titanium Mesh  March 2012
Drs Kalhorn/Baker, Georgetown Removal of Titanium Mesh

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Re: I am a Postie
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2010, 12:48:17 pm »
Congrats on becoming a postie! Make sure you get plenty of rest and don't push yourself too fast. Enjoy being home with loved ones and allow yourself to be spoiled alittle bit. YOU deserve it! Have an easy recovery.
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Retrosigmoid 9/24/09
AN 2.4+ cm left side
Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC (Dr. Bederson and Dr. Choe)
BAHA surgery 1/4/2010
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