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Tracy Lynn

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Woahh Postiie
« on: May 23, 2010, 08:09:12 am »
I'm so glad to hear everyone's surgery went well. I got home yesterday but haven't managed to update until now.

My surgery went really well. roughly 7 hours. I don't recall much from ICU except complaining to the nurses that my hips were tilted in the bed. I was lucky with my facial nerves, as there doesn't seem to be any damage. Small amount left behind to support the nerve.

I did have some major issues with nausea, even with the meds, but each day I'm getting a bit better with that.

My incisions are looking pretty good, not much pain in either.


I understand that the wonkyheadedness is here to stay for awhile, but I think thats the most difficult thing to get used to. I feel like I have a pound of cotton stuffed in my head.

Thank you to all for the thoughts, prayers and well wishes, will post more soon I hope.

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Right ear, 3.5 cm  Diagnosed 3-23-10 pre-op symptoms: 90% loss of hearing, headaches, Tinnitus.
Translab surgery 5-18-10
Post-op symptoms: SSD, Tinnitus, wonky-head
BAHA implant: 9-2-10

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Kaybo

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2010, 08:39:34 am »
Glad to hear that all went well...

K   ;D
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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2010, 10:16:24 am »
Excellent news!
Now please, please, take it slow and steady.
Lots of rests, naps, gentle walks increasing as you feel better, and drink lots of fluids!
Let us know how you continue to heal :)
Maureen
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01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2010, 10:16:57 am »
Good news, Tracy. Rest, sleep, nap, and repeat. You need some recovery time!

Get well soon.

Steve
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8 mm left AN June 2007,  CK at Stanford Sept 2007.
Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2010, 01:45:15 pm »
Hi, Tracy ~

Congratulations on your successful AN surgery!  The post-op nausea is temporary.  I expect that you're going to have a splendid recovery.  Rest well and post when you can. We'll be here.

Jim
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2010, 03:51:49 pm »
So glad to hear things went well and I hope the wonkies go away soon
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2010, 03:53:59 pm »
Its so great to hear from you and I'm thrilled you have come over to the other side with few problems. 
Rest and relax!
Liz
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Headaches began immediately.  Dr. Ducic occipital nerve resection, December 2011!!!!!

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2010, 04:21:14 pm »
Congrats on getting through your surgery!  Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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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
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jennifer7

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2010, 07:45:18 pm »
I'm so glad everything went well.
Now its your turn to rest and let others take care of you ;)
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2010, 08:49:32 pm »
Tracy ---

Congrats that your surgery is over.  One more giant step is over -- hope you have a speedy recovery.  Take is easy  -- listen to all the friends that have been thru this surgery --- sounds like REST is what you need.

I am just about ready to start my treatment ---"FSR"!!   Hope to get the call any day.

Patt from Minnesota
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Diagnosed - 3/22/2010  -- sudden hearing loss Rt ear
Right ear -- 2.7cm
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Oct 2010 - MRI -Slight decrease in size

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2010, 11:44:32 pm »
So glad everything went so well...relieved 
to hear!  I have been anxiously awaiting your good news!  Less than 2 weeks for me!

Happy resting!

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2010, 07:01:34 am »
Welcome to postie land!!  ;D

Glad to hear all went well.

Jan
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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2010, 10:17:39 am »
Hi Tracy,  glad to see your post and hope you're feeling well!!

Take care & Best Wishes!
Denise (MI)
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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: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2010, 11:01:18 am »
Hi Tracy.

I just wanted to congratulate you on a succesfull surgery and I hope your recovery goes well.

Best regards, Kenneth
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Tracy Lynn

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Re: Woahh Postiie
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2010, 10:01:04 pm »


Jean Claude's emergency exit.

Stitches come out tomorrow, looking forward to it. I've been very blessed to have everything go so well. Thank you everyone for the prayers.
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Right ear, 3.5 cm  Diagnosed 3-23-10 pre-op symptoms: 90% loss of hearing, headaches, Tinnitus.
Translab surgery 5-18-10
Post-op symptoms: SSD, Tinnitus, wonky-head
BAHA implant: 9-2-10

*Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, its not the end.*
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