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madison

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Only 2 more days until surgery!
« on: June 15, 2012, 07:01:10 pm »
Hello All!
Well, My surgery is Monday...I really wasn't sure if it was going to go off as planned- we had an unexpected insurance issue at the last minute!  After 3 frustrating days, many many hours on the phone, a missed day of work to go to social security and it's finally taken care of-believe it or not, social security actually admitted it was a mistake they made many years ago that just happened to pop-up at a most inopportune time.
I had an MRI today and a Catscan of my temporal bones-i guess so the surgeon could roadmap where he's going to drill/cut in-what a nice thought! It still hasn't really hit me yet and I don't think it will until i'm getting ready to be wheeled into the O.R.
My only "big" worry is what my face will look like when they wheel me out. I had gamma knife and i'm told that can make things alot trickier.
I had a spa day yesterday, today was my last day of work for quite awhile, tomorrow i will be cleaning alot and finalizing things for my recovery period, and Sunday my husband & I and another couple are going to spend the day just walking about town in the various shops/boutiques or wherever we may end up and then a nice dinner out before the big day.
I feel like I have so much to still do, but at least it will keep me occupied.
I want to thank everyone for their advice and support! I will update you as soon as I am able.
All my best to each and every one of you  :)
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LizAN

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2012, 07:19:32 pm »
Quote from: madison on June 15, 2012, 07:01:10 pm
Hello All!
Well, My surgery is Monday...I really wasn't sure if it was going to go off as planned- we had an unexpected insurance issue at the last minute!  After 3 frustrating days, many many hours on the phone, a missed day of work to go to social security and it's finally taken care of-believe it or not, social security actually admitted it was a mistake they made many years ago that just happened to pop-up at a most inopportune time.
I had an MRI today and a Catscan of my temporal bones-i guess so the surgeon could roadmap where he's going to drill/cut in-what a nice thought! It still hasn't really hit me yet and I don't think it will until i'm getting ready to be wheeled into the O.R.
My only "big" worry is what my face will look like when they wheel me out. I had gamma knife and i'm told that can make things alot trickier.
I had a spa day yesterday, today was my last day of work for quite awhile, tomorrow i will be cleaning alot and finalizing things for my recovery period, and Sunday my husband & I and another couple are going to spend the day just walking about town in the various shops/boutiques or wherever we may end up and then a nice dinner out before the big day.
I feel like I have so much to still do, but at least it will keep me occupied.
I want to thank everyone for their advice and support! I will update you as soon as I am able.
All my best to each and every one of you  :)

Glad you were able to get everything worked out.

Best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery!  Thanks in advance for updating us when you are able.  My surgery is just two weeks and one day after yours, on July 3rd.

Liz
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2012, 07:52:41 pm »
Good luck with your upcoming surgery and I hope you have a smooth recovery. A spa day really sounds nice, glad you got some time to relax.
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2012, 06:54:40 am »
Madison

You will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend and all day Monday.   I have retrosig surgery scheduled for Friday 6/22 at UVA.  Like you, I am cleaning and trying to enjoy time with family and friends.  I will look forward to your postie posts. 

Blessings and peace to you.   

Jan
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 07:07:13 am »
Hi Madison .....

So glad the last minute insurance snafu is settled so you can relax this week-end and do some fun things before Monday.  You've had quite a journey and deserve to have everything go smoothly on Monday and following.

Many thoughts and prayers .....

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 07:35:31 am »
My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Monday.

Best Wishes,
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kixit

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 12:08:18 pm »
Wishing you an uneventful surgery and a healthy recovery (no side effects). We have all been where you are right now. Me being just 3 weeks post translab. I wasn't so nervous about surgery just post-surgical. Everything was fine as I'm sure it will be with you. It's all in attitude!  You have many here praying for you and others upcoming surgeries. We're such a little AN family and wish the best for all!  ;D
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 02:20:59 pm »
Hi, Madison ~

Congratulations on achieving a resolution of the SS problem and having the foresight to plan a pleasant pre-surgery day. 

You'll be in the thoughts and prayers of many (mine included).  I trust that the surgery will be successful and your recovery will be rapid and uneventful.  We'll all be anxiously awaiting your first post-op post when you're able.  Meanwhile, enjoy your day (Sunday)!  :)

Jim
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 05:41:00 am »
Best wishes and speedy recovery.
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 09:12:14 am »
Best of luck, Madison! I'm praying that you'll have a complication-free surgery and a speedy recovery. :)
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2012, 02:41:09 pm »
Good luck.

See you as a postie!  ;D

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2012, 04:22:31 am »
Madison
Today is the day and I wanted to send good vibes your way. We are all thinking of you and wish you a speedy & uneventful recovery.
Keep us posted when you are up to it.

Mindy
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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2012, 07:44:16 am »
Many prayers going your way as you get to sleep most of the day away today!! Good luck Madison! See you on the other side! :)
Jay
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kixit

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2012, 07:48:51 am »
Thinking of you today. Sending good wishes and prayers your way. We will see you in a few days  ;D
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left side AN 9mm diagnosed 2/2012
SSD, loud tinnitis left ear
Translab 5/24/12
Baha surgery 8/1/2012 at UVA
Baha hook up 11/09/2012  : ) 

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Re: Only 2 more days until surgery!
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2012, 09:39:01 am »
Prayers being sent your way.

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