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leapyrtwins

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #135 on: May 16, 2011, 08:59:03 pm »
Clarice, it's fantastic to hear that you are doing so well  ;D

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CHD63

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #136 on: May 16, 2011, 11:44:32 pm »
Thanks, Jan .....

Couldn't have done it without all of you forumites, who have been there, done that!

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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: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #137 on: May 17, 2011, 04:22:05 am »
Hi Clarice & Truman,

SO GLAD to hear everything is going so well for you since surgery...amazing!
Enjoy the gardens, even with the cool weather - we have unending rain back here in the Shenandoah Valley, so an umbrella is definitely needed.

My best to you as you continue your recovery!
Thank you for the initial postings, Truman!

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #138 on: May 17, 2011, 07:09:58 am »
Clarice,

It's so good to hear that your surgery went well and that you're experiencing a good recovery. I think that many people have the preconceived notion that those of us who've traveled far for our surgery are going to have a more difficult time and feel stranded in a distant city. I attended a taping of "Jeopardy!" in Culver City (about a 30-minute drive from House) the Tuesday after my Sunday afternoon release to Seton Hall from the hospital and ate lunch in Hollywood the next day. My cross-country flight home ten days after surgery was as routine as any flight I've taken. That being said, everyone is different and there are no guarantees as to how you're going to feel, but folks shouldn't just make the assumption that travelling for surgery is a bad idea.

Hope you continue to do well and have a good trip home.

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #139 on: May 17, 2011, 07:23:43 am »
Catherine .....

So true. So true. I wouldn't exactly call this a vacation trip, but we are going down to Newport today for an overnight at the beach. Would love to go see a Jeopardy taping. The hyperacussis I have makes me a tad uneasy if it might be loud music.

Best decision we ever made to come out here for surgery.

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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: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #140 on: May 17, 2011, 07:59:28 am »
Now, see, I disagree...I have never thought that travelling would be any different than having surgery anywhere else.  I think it just all depends on the individual, surgery and the way they recover!  I went to Johns-Hopkins for my T3 surgery and it was no different than the surgeries I have had in my hometown...maybe a bit unfamiliar surroundings, but nothing a GPS couldn't help!   ;)

Just my opinion...

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #141 on: May 17, 2011, 09:13:48 am »
Clarice,

You are such an inspiration to all of us! I am so glad your surgery went well and you are getting to relax and enjoy some of the California scenery! Have a safe trip home.
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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #142 on: May 17, 2011, 11:09:37 am »
Yay!  I am soooo happy to read your posts!  I was there a year ago now....can you believe it!?!?  I wonder if you are in the same room I was?  They gave us a bigger room since we had a baby  ;D

I am glad you are getting to do some sight seeing.  The weather and scenery in CA make it ideal for those important post op walks to iron out the balance!  We headed down to Malibu one day and it was amazing just to sit in the sun and hear the ocean waves!

Really though,  I am just so happy for your outcome.  I can't wait for you to get your processor!  When I had my translab, Dr F barely shaved any hair...I was surprised!  I had much more hair shaved for my subsequent BAHA surgery, so I assume more hair shaving is the product of both at once.

Man oh man do I remember the steroid insomnia!  I remember on day 3 or 4 before my eyes could focus much (so I couldn't read the clock) I was convinced it was going to be morning soon.  So, I rang for the nurse to get me a new gown (due to steroids and post pregnancy I sweat through multiple) and get me cleaned up for breakfast.  When the nurse came I told her I wanted to get ready for breakfast and a visit from my husband and baby.  She said sure, but you know that it is only 1am right?!?!  Shoot!  That was a long wait for company!  Funny looking back!

Keep posting and we'll keep praying!

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #143 on: May 17, 2011, 05:54:04 pm »
Clarice,

It is such a pleasure to read about your phenomenally good outcome! Continued good recovery to you!

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #144 on: May 17, 2011, 07:40:57 pm »
YIPEE!!!  ;D

I am so glad to be reading posts from you so sound that all sound overall positive!!  I hope things continue to go well for you and glad to hear the docs jumped on the steroids when needed.  Hopefully you won't have much with the delayed paralysis part.   Hopefully you can really enjoy some of your time out there....sounds like you are for sure going to try!!   Take Care, Denise (MI)

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #145 on: May 19, 2011, 11:35:32 am »
Hello and sorry to hear about your apparent recurrence. I am 10 years W&W this month and have posted only once or twice. Regarding the radium treatments, I had dozens of x-rays as a child during pre- and post-surgical treatment for a sub-occiptal cyst and I would absolutely not have FSR for my AN unless I had not other choice OR I was over 80 years old (53 right now). BUT, all of life's a risk. Do your research, get a few opinions, and get on with it. You have spunk...you'll make the right decision and be fine!

My very best to you,
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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #146 on: May 19, 2011, 02:32:47 pm »
Hey Chris - didn't know there was another long-term W&Wer out there.  I'll be 10 years in November and Derek is right behind me. 
Continued success with W&W,
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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #147 on: May 20, 2011, 08:28:01 am »
Clarice,
I'm hoping and praying recovery is still going well! So happy for you! Enjoy the rest of your time in CA. Tell David "hello"!!
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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #148 on: May 20, 2011, 02:07:40 pm »
Hi Clarice,

Since our surgeries were so close together I feel like we are "surgery buddies". It seems like you really did awesome and I hope things are getting even better every day.

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Re: Just when I was relaxing .....
« Reply #149 on: May 20, 2011, 07:45:25 pm »
Yes, I continue to do far better than I ever dreamed I would.  These guys are awesome out here.  Just picked up both surgical reports and Dr. Schwartz had some tough scar tissue (from the surgery three years ago) to cut through to get out the regrowth, but he successfully did it, with no permanent damage to the facial nerve!

I still have a teensy, teensy bit of facial weakness.  Really only noticeable when I grin.  A weird feeling like a burning thread running across my lower left lip.  Food still does not taste normal.  Some dry eye so yes all of you mother hens out there, I am vigorously putting eye drops in my eye!!  Dr. Friedman assured me this is a very temporary and very minimal reaction and I believe him.

Meeting with LADavid, Nancy, and Lainie tomorrow to go out to eat at The Yardtown in LALive!!  Should be fun!

Pack on Sunday, early flight home on Monday.  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

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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