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Translab next week
« on: January 19, 2012, 03:07:13 pm »
As I finish up preparing to leave all six of our kids and 3 dogs and 3 cats while my partner and I and my mom fly to L.A. Monday, I am reflecting on my gratitude fr all good things and challenges.  Thank you to all who posted support and answered my questions with your experience since last november 17 when I got my AN diagnosis.  I have appreciated the people of this forum!  I have a new found sense of humor, knowledge, and outlook on life because this experience sure made me greatful for my life.  I know the real work begins right after surgery and I know so much is unknown...as we all have unique experiences.  I will check back here when I can and thank you all again. 
Stephanie
Humor today....trying my earbuds to see if I really am almost deaf in the left...trying to imagine what it will be like...SSD.  I can't understand anything going in that ear except for a bass beat maybe.  Also, trying to see if my eyes still blink in unison....it's just a wired mind $&@?, sometimes. 
Greatful for the love of our 7 kids and supportive partner....who already speaks up and accommodates where I need to sit.  <3
1.6 cm AN dx 11-17-11
Translab scheduled 1-25-12 at HEI with Friedman, Shwartz, Stefan
Fullness, tinnitus, tiny balance issues, 80% loss and what is left is distorted
Hearing loss started back in 1993...attributed to ear infection....fullness July 2011
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1.6 cm AN Translab with Dr.'s Friedman and Shwartz with HEI on 1-25-2012.  I am doing great!  Surgery saved my life :).   Be brave, have a great attitude, and hire the best surgical team!!!!

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 03:18:01 pm »
Stephanie ~

Thanks for your generous words of appreciation for the folks that make up the ANA website forums.   I think you made some folks blush.    :-[

I wish you a spectacularly successful surgery and a rapid, complete recovery.  Your attitude is excellent and will hold you in good stead as you go through the surgery and recovery.  We'll look for you 'on the other side'.    :)

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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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CHD63

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2012, 05:14:36 pm »
Steph .....

That's the attitude!!!  You will do far better than you ever hoped, I just know it!

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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: Translab next week
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 05:39:28 pm »
Stephanie my best to you and wish the best for your trip and surgery.  Will keep you, your partner, seven kids, three dogs, and three cats in my thoughts.   :-*

Let us all know how it all goes.

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Diagnosed October 2011
Oct '11-9 X 6 mm left ear
Mar '12 - 1.25cm
Tinnitus, imbalance, and mild dizziness (ditsy)
My AN = Annoying Nuisance
Jan'12 W&W
May'12 CK completed
Oct'12 hemifacial spasms
Dec'19 It's back

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2012, 06:14:07 pm »
I'm here for you. Keep staying strong. I will try to do the same. You are a very strong person & you have great support.
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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2012, 09:35:37 pm »
I love you guys!
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1.6 cm AN Translab with Dr.'s Friedman and Shwartz with HEI on 1-25-2012.  I am doing great!  Surgery saved my life :).   Be brave, have a great attitude, and hire the best surgical team!!!!

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 07:50:34 pm »
Steph
Tomorrow 1/25 is your BIG day. Sending good thoughts & prayers your way. Will see you as a postie soon.  ;)

Mindy
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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 08:36:04 pm »
Stephanie, I will be praying for you tomorrow, and will continue to do so as you recover.
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1 cm AN, 2009 translab (left), Austin, TX.

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2012, 08:19:07 pm »
*UPDATE*
StephSF's partner just sent me a message saying that Steph's surgery went well. Facial function is preserved. Not too much dizzness and some nausea. She sat up in the chair today and will be moved to a regular tonight.
I'm so very happy and cannot wait to hear from StephSF herself.

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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

CHD63

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2012, 08:42:29 pm »
Yaaaaay!  Glad all went well ..... just knew it would!

Continuing thoughts and prayers.

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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: Translab next week
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 08:43:53 pm »
Great to hear it!  Thanks for letting us know, Mindy...

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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 10:21:07 pm »
MIndy,
Thanks for the update. So glad to read of the successful procedure!
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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2012, 12:41:43 pm »
Glad to hear it went well for stephSF.  Wishing her a quick recovery.
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2.4cm AN removed, Retrosigmoid, 10/1/07
Memorial Hermann, Dr. Chang & Dr. Alp
lost hearing Lt side, paralysis Lt side hopefully temporary
recovered from the balance issues at about 4-6months

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2012, 01:51:15 pm »
Great news, glad to hear.

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Diagnosed October 2011
Oct '11-9 X 6 mm left ear
Mar '12 - 1.25cm
Tinnitus, imbalance, and mild dizziness (ditsy)
My AN = Annoying Nuisance
Jan'12 W&W
May'12 CK completed
Oct'12 hemifacial spasms
Dec'19 It's back

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Re: Translab next week
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2012, 08:34:23 pm »
Happy to hear all went well. Here's a tip..I took the phenergan tablet (anti-nausea) every time I took a pain pill or had the pain med put thru my IV line...I never vomited or had any nausea. After I was discharged from the hospital I continued to take the phenergan every 6 hours until I left California..it definitely can't hurt..and even with the dizziness I never had one episode of nausea or any type of stomach upset.
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2.5cm x2.0cm cerebellapontine angle meningioma. 100% removal 2/2009. House Ear Institute. Dr Brackmann and Dr. Schwartz. SSD right ear. No balance problems except when really tired, no headaches. Transear hearing aide made no difference, tried it for 4 months.
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