New to the forum and surgery on 11th of march

[blanc]

Dear all,
I was daignosed late 2008 with a left AN 18mm.  It has since grown more than 30% to about 2.4cm. My hearing is really bad on the left,continiously loud titinus and i loose my balance often. Surgery is next week on the 11th of march and i must say i,m worried sick.
My surgery will be at the Boston medical center (Dr Jalisi & Dr Lawrence Chin). I have researched the forum and can,t find anything on boston medical center or my medical team. Am i just being overworried.
Blandine

[ppearl214]

Hi Blandine and welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your AN diagnosis but glad you found us.  Many of us based in the Metro Boston/New England area. I know BMC just got their Cyberknife radiation center (the ANA Boston support group did a tour of the CK center last year) and many of us here on the forums have used many of the facilities in Boston for treatments, such as MGH, Beth Israel, Brigham/Woman's, Tufts, etc. We know BMC is a terrific facitility. I am personally not familiar with Jalisi or Chin but you can try to do a MA License search for them on this site:

http://www.massmedboard.org/

It will guide you to do a search on them, accomplishments, potential malpractice, education, etc.

Again, welcome... we are here to help as best as we can!
Phyl

[lawmama]

Hi Blandine,

I live nowhere near you, so it isn't suprising that I haven't heard of your doctors.  Phyl gave you a great link and there are many other ways to look into your doctors.  Lack of info on this board alone doesn't really mean much, I think. 

Good luck on your search for information and I wish you the best of luck finding something to ease your mind.  I think all of us that opted for surgery went into it pretty worried.  I was a nervous wreck the week before my surgery and it turned out fine for me.   I will send good vibes your way that your procedure is successful and your recovery is swift.

Lyn

[Jim Scott]

Hello and welcome to the ANA website's Discussion Forums, Blandine ~

I can only echo Phyl's comments regarding the quality of the Boston Medical Center and it's doctors.  Although being anxious just prior to AN surgery is perfectly normal, you really don't have that much to worry about.  I believe you're in good hands - and you'll have a host of fellow AN patients cheering you and praying for you.  You'll do just fine, I'm sure. 

I've added your surgery date to our on-line AN Treatment Calendar http://my.calendars.net/an_treatments/d11/03/2010?authenticate=&display=M&style=B

Jim

[epc1970]

Blandie
I am so happy that you reached out to our little part of cyberspace. I can't offer you info on your Drs as my surgery was on the West Coast but try not to worry too much about your surgery. You would not be normal if you were not  scared but I'm sure you will do great and it sounds like you have been on the forum so you probably at least a little of what to expect and more importantly, that many of us do just fine after AN surgery. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing!
Erin

[leapyrtwins]

Hi Blandine and welcome to the Forum 

Good luck with your surgery.

Jan

[blanc]

Many thanks to all of you. It feels great to have such support and encouragement. Had my Pre-Anesthesia consult today.

[tenai98]

Hello and Welcome.
JO

[moe]

Hi Blandine,
March 11 is just around the corner. You should be FINE. Your AN is still on the small/med side.
Stay busy, focused, exercise if you can, ask questions. We are here for you before,during and after it all.
Maureen

[blanc]

Thanks Maureen and will keep you posted

[Mei Mei]

Rest well for your surgery.   We are here for you.  When you get out and feel up to it let us know how you are doing and if you have any questions!
Phyl sent you a good resource for Mass.    Keep in touch with your local group as well as this forum.

Good luck next week!!!
Sincerely,
Mei Mei

[Lizard]

I wish you all the best with your surgery, I'm sure it will be successful. 
Liz

[blanc]

March here finally and surgery tomorrow at midday. But i will be at BMC at 10:30 am. Do keep me in your prayers. Thanks again for your support. Will keep you posted as soon as i can. 
blandine

[CHD63]

Blandine .....

I somehow missed this thread until just now.  A very belated welcome to this forum.

Thoughts and prayers for tomorrow!

Clarice

[joebloggs]

Good luck today Blandine!  I am celebrating my one year tumour removal anniversary today with loads of cake - just think in a year you'll be doing the same! 

Will be thinking of you xxx