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cindyj

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2010, 11:45:03 am »
Thanks so much for sharing this, Kris!  I did see the House Calls article just yesterday - it was awesome also.  Knew just who that Canadian was that they were referring to - I had a similar call from that Canadian ;)  What a story you had! 

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2010, 11:50:02 am »
Very cool!  Nice story, great outcome, brave patient.  Darling baby boy, too!   And yeah, you had a monster in there.  Wow.  So glad for a happy ending.

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2010, 12:43:46 pm »
Kris ~

Thanks for sharing the ABC TV video - starring you!  Not only do you have a fascinating AN story with a happy ending (healthy baby , AN-free mom) but you've helped publicize the problems brought on by an acoustic neuroma.  Well done!  :)

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2010, 06:18:24 am »
Wow, Kris!  A celebrity in our midst  ;D

Wonderful story.  I passed the link along to a doctor we know  ;)

Can't wait to see the printed article.

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2010, 09:09:02 am »
Awesome Kris!  I also shared the link on FB with my friends.  They all know what I have been through so I thought the education from your journey might give them a new appreciation. 
(thanks to the Capt for posting it as well)

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #20 on: November 05, 2010, 11:51:42 am »
What a great video, about you and Acoustic Neuromas!  Glad I watched it.

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2010, 06:24:32 pm »
Touched my heart! May God bless you going into a beautiful future, Mickey
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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2010, 07:31:13 pm »
Thanks everyone for the kinds words!  I told the PR rep for House that they can use my story however they see fit.  I told them that it is more than worth my time to raise awareness about ANs, hearing loss and of course my fantastic docs  ;D  I know that they are actively working on other media outlets.  I will be sure to post anything that comes up!

Donnalynn,  I can mail you a copy if you PM me your address.  Otherwise you can call House and request a free copy.  You can sign up to begin receiving the newsletter (free) going forward as well.  Let me know!  On a side note:  You always say the sweetest things...but know that you really shaped my journey and happy ending.  You know the emotional roller coaster I was on and talked me off the ledge several times.  You could never know just how much I appreciated the support during the most stressful and scary time of my life.  Not only did you support my whole family, but you helped arrange support in LA...from Canada!!!  I can honestly say that you are one of the most amazing women I have had the pleasure to know in my life!

Jan!  I see Dr B next week to see how my BAHA wound is shaping up.  I will ask him if he got a chance to view it...he (like it or not  :P) will be a part of any update to my story!
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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2010, 12:10:36 pm »
Kris -

I don't think Dr. B will mind being part of any updates on your story.

From what I know of him, I think he'll be honored.

Please give him my best when you see him  ;D

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #24 on: November 06, 2010, 08:38:44 pm »
Great Story! Thanks for sharing.

You know I have chatted to many women, who also had AN tumors, who testify they have had multiple miscarriages in their past... I think the brainstem being impacted may have much to do with it...

Only 2 of my 8 pregnancies made it to full term. (Nevertheless 2 beautiful kids I have) I wonder if there have been any studies on this...

You and you baby are just beautiful. Very touching story.

Thanks again for posting.

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2010, 08:53:30 pm »
Kris,
  That was a great story.  My brother lives in Bakersfield, CA. and had never heard of acoustic neuromas or of the House Cliinic.  I had been researching and read about House.  I told him what I was finding.  I had thought of going to House, but living in West Virginia, my husband and I hoped to find something closer. (Which we did and I will be having translab Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh, Pa.) Anyhow, the strange thing is, my brother e-mailed me and said they got a House magazine in the mail and your stoy was in it.  He copied it and e-mailed it to me.  I read it with great interest.  You really went through a lot and I am so glad things are going so well for you.  It was just so weird that he got that in the mail at this time when I just found out I had one.  Good luck to you from now on.  I looked at your pictures of Parker and he is adorable.
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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2010, 09:33:27 pm »
Y'a done good Kid. Sweet baby boy...
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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2010, 01:03:45 pm »
I must add this post to those to visit when at library as slow connection giving me nothing ...

education of the public as to what ANs are can only be good for us all ... glad your story has been told ...

beautiful baby and beautiful mom ...
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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #28 on: November 12, 2010, 07:45:48 pm »
I posted the link on facebook, too--such a great story and Dr Rick was my doc, too.  Congrats on your little bundle of joy!

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Re: Dr Friedman and I on the news tonight...
« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2010, 07:11:05 am »
Kris

Congrats for helping to bring a face and voice to AN's...... well done! :)

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