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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2010, 05:04:38 pm »
  Excellent top off the line outcome !! cheers  ;D a toast to Sue!!
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2010, 03:45:08 pm »
I'm so glad to hear that she's doing so well
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2010, 11:47:10 pm »
Woooohooooo!  Prayers for all things to keep going so well!
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2010, 07:03:20 am »
Quote from: iluuvpups on May 22, 2010, 03:37:01 pm
Hi.  I just got back from visiting Sue in the hospital.  She looks WONDERFUL!!!  She's doing really really well.  Just wanted to let everyone know.  --Carol Ann

Thanks for posting Carol Ann!   Glad you got to see her & visit and to her she looks wonderful, that's awesome!

(Now Carol Ann, wishing you the best too this week.  At least you got to visit the area you will be...take care!0
 :) Denise  :)
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W&W 2 yrs. (due to watching other brain tumor: it's stable)
Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2010, 07:46:34 pm »
Thanks Denise!  Yes, it was good to get to see where I'll be later this week. 
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Original 1.75cm left-side AN diagnosed Feb 2010
Translab surgery May 27, 2010 with Drs. Kartush and Pieper of MEI
SSD on left side, some facial weakness, tear duct doesn't work
Found I actually had a facial neuroma during translab
Remaining 6mm facial neuroma - watch and wait

leapyrtwins

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2010, 06:40:36 am »
So happy to hear Sue is doing well.

I know how much she struggled with her treatment decision and her choice of doctors.

Good to see everything turned out so wonderfully.

Jan
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2010, 06:43:52 pm »
That is wonderful your mom is doing so great!!!  And it went quick and completely removed.  Hopefully she will have a picture perfect recovery :)


Carol Ann--are you having surgery later this week?  Hope it will be a repeat of Sue's!

Jennifer
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #22 on: May 25, 2010, 10:05:03 pm »
So glad to hear that Susan is doing well! We've been so blessed lately.
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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2010, 08:30:31 am »
Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.  I am doing well and am so grateful for the good outcome.  Thsi is the first tije I have been on the forum but I will be psting more and more.  Sue
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3.2 cm AN Right side diagnosed 12/4/09
Translab surgery May 2010 with Dr. Jack Kartush and Daniel Pieper at Michigan Ear Institute.
Successful surgery .5mm left on facial nerve.  Full facial movement. SSD, Tinnitis, tongue and lip numbness.  No headaches.  Back to living life.

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2010, 02:55:08 pm »
So glad to hear from you, Sue.   Try to rest and no more than 15 mins. on the computer or you'll get neck strain.   Get lots of beauty sleep!!!
I'm so happy for you!
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sues1953

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #25 on: May 30, 2010, 07:49:28 am »
Thanks all again.  I am doing well.  My husband took me to the grocery store yesterday, Whew that was alot.  I am taking walks and trying to get lots of rest.  It is going to take awhile

With love and appreciation,

Sue
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3.2 cm AN Right side diagnosed 12/4/09
Translab surgery May 2010 with Dr. Jack Kartush and Daniel Pieper at Michigan Ear Institute.
Successful surgery .5mm left on facial nerve.  Full facial movement. SSD, Tinnitis, tongue and lip numbness.  No headaches.  Back to living life.

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #26 on: May 30, 2010, 08:29:34 am »
Quote from: sues1953 on May 20, 2010, 01:31:47 pm
A very successful day. She is awake and was asked to smile and did very proudly. SHe has full function and mobility of her face. We are a very happy and relievedfamily on this beauiful long day.

Wahooo!!!  :)

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #27 on: May 30, 2010, 11:06:36 am »
Sue, did you go to the grocery store after we talked?   Be sure to take it easy!  I know it is hard for some, but it's the internal part of the body we need to think about  ;)   

Forgot to ask though, when did you get released to go home?  How many nights stay?     

Take care......enjoy this lovely weather, sounds like Michigan having some fronts come through and cooling it off.   Beautiful today!!

Denise
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W&W 2 yrs. (due to watching other brain tumor: it's stable)
Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI

sues1953

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #28 on: May 31, 2010, 07:26:48 pm »
HI All,

Well my incision is infected I think, at least that's all it is I hope.  I noticed some swelling and redness at the bottom half of the incision and called the Dr.  I am back on antibiotic and will see him tomorrow so he can make sure it is nothing serious.  It is not leaking but  is quite red and swollen.  I am being very careful.

Yes Denise I did go to Meijers after we spoke on the phone.  Wow just being in that place was a bit overwhelming and it was not crowded at all.  I was released from the hospital Monday morning, spent four nights.  I would have come home on Sunday but my sugar was testing high due to the steroids I was taking.

I will post after seeing the DR. tomorrow.  Wish me luck  :)

Sue
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3.2 cm AN Right side diagnosed 12/4/09
Translab surgery May 2010 with Dr. Jack Kartush and Daniel Pieper at Michigan Ear Institute.
Successful surgery .5mm left on facial nerve.  Full facial movement. SSD, Tinnitis, tongue and lip numbness.  No headaches.  Back to living life.

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Re: Susan Surgery Finished!
« Reply #29 on: May 31, 2010, 10:45:32 pm »
Hi Sue,
So glad to hear the surgery was a success, and sorry about the possible infection. Happens sometimes.
Let us know what the doc says, and congratulations!
Maureen
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