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jenichol

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2012, 09:51:56 am »
Update. They just get to the tumor. All is well. Praise God
48 yo female --3+cm right sided AN. Retro sig removal 6-22-12 at UVA.  SSD right ear.  HA.  Constant Loud Tinnitus. Fullness. Imbalance.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2012, 11:41:58 am »
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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
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2012, 11:58:40 am »
Tom,

Thanks for the update.  Prayers continue...

Liz
8/20/2010 - 9mm AN on left side 
Fullness, tinnitus, mild hearing loss
2/20/2011 - 8mm
4/20/2012 - 12.4 mm
Moderate to severe hearing loss, LOUD tinnitus, deteriorating balance
Facial numbness and twitching, which subsided pre-surgery
Translab at House, 7/3/2012, Slattery and Schwartz

jenichol

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2012, 12:19:54 pm »
Update #2. spoke to Dr. Helm. had to leave a piece on the facial nerve. He said the nerve is still working well. Dr Hemoshaki. is in now removing the part in her ear.
48 yo female --3+cm right sided AN. Retro sig removal 6-22-12 at UVA.  SSD right ear.  HA.  Constant Loud Tinnitus. Fullness. Imbalance.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2012, 12:57:02 pm »
It sounds like she's doing well so far.  Thanks for the updates!

Lisa
6/2009 7mm x 4mm  W&W
8/2011 9.5mm x 5mm
2/2012 UPMC Follow-up , slight growth
Surgery on 7/18/12 w/Drs. Friedman & Schwartz (mid-fossa)
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2012, 07:58:19 am »
Jan, you've continued to be in my thoughts and prayers. How are you now? 

Karen
.7cm, left side AN , Tinnitus, Hearing preserved, Middle Fossa 8/1/12 at HEI, Drs Friedman and Schwartz, Sharing your story is extremely helpful to me.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2012, 06:11:36 am »
I hope everything is going well with you  ;D
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  : ) 

I am a happy camper : )

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2012, 11:44:48 am »
Thinking of you today, Jan.  Hope you are recovering well.  Check in when you are able.  No rush.

Liz
8/20/2010 - 9mm AN on left side 
Fullness, tinnitus, mild hearing loss
2/20/2011 - 8mm
4/20/2012 - 12.4 mm
Moderate to severe hearing loss, LOUD tinnitus, deteriorating balance
Facial numbness and twitching, which subsided pre-surgery
Translab at House, 7/3/2012, Slattery and Schwartz

jenichol

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2012, 12:22:20 pm »
Hey all,
  This is Tom. Today is day 3 for recovery. Yesterday Jan had a blood transfusion due to low blood counts. During surgery they cut an artery. Jan is still in alot of pain. She states it hurts just to open her eyes. I got her up and walk around her bed . Then PT came in and had her walk to the hall . She still not eating. She had 1 bowl of jello yesterday. They stopped the fetenal today. only oral pain meds. When she starts coming around I'm sure she will post. I know this forum has really helped. her get thru this. UVA has been a great facility . Yesterday ASked the nurse if she could move to the bed next to the window, since her roommate was DC. The nurse said I can do better than that. They had a private room available and moved her into that room. What a blessing. Please keep praying for Jan. Thanks
48 yo female --3+cm right sided AN. Retro sig removal 6-22-12 at UVA.  SSD right ear.  HA.  Constant Loud Tinnitus. Fullness. Imbalance.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2012, 12:36:01 pm »
We will continue to pray for her recovery.  Thanks for the update.

Lisa
6/2009 7mm x 4mm  W&W
8/2011 9.5mm x 5mm
2/2012 UPMC Follow-up , slight growth
Surgery on 7/18/12 w/Drs. Friedman & Schwartz (mid-fossa)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisarobie

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #25 on: June 25, 2012, 12:48:24 pm »
I will also continue to pray for both of you. 

Karen
.7cm, left side AN , Tinnitus, Hearing preserved, Middle Fossa 8/1/12 at HEI, Drs Friedman and Schwartz, Sharing your story is extremely helpful to me.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #26 on: June 25, 2012, 02:12:54 pm »
Tom-

Thanks so much for the update. I hate to hear that she is still in a lot of pain and not eating. I figured she would be up and running a marathon by now (kidding). UVA is a great place. I had my translab there on 5/24 and the staff was awesome!

Tell her we are all thinking of her and sending prayers up :)
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  : ) 

I am a happy camper : )

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #27 on: June 25, 2012, 02:44:54 pm »
Hey all,
  This is Tom. Today is day 3 for recovery. Yesterday Jan had a blood transfusion due to low blood counts. During surgery they cut an artery. Jan is still in alot of pain. She states it hurts just to open her eyes. I got her up and walk around her bed . Then PT came in and had her walk to the hall . She still not eating. She had 1 bowl of jello yesterday. They stopped the fetenal today. only oral pain meds. When she starts coming around I'm sure she will post. I know this forum has really helped. her get thru this. UVA has been a great facility . Yesterday ASked the nurse if she could move to the bed next to the window, since her roommate was DC. The nurse said I can do better than that. They had a private room available and moved her into that room. What a blessing. Please keep praying for Jan. Thanks

Tom ~

Thank you for taking the time to post these updates on Jan.  They are much appreciated.

Prayers will continue that the pain subsides, she can begin eating and her recovery will begin in earnest.  Prayers for strength for you, too.  :)

Jim
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #28 on: June 27, 2012, 12:55:29 pm »
Just came on to see how she is doing so sorry about the blood transfusion I hope everything is okay? ... With my surgery they did something to the Mastoid bone and I loss blood but not enough for a transfusion ... Thank goodness she is in a private room and hoping for a speedy recovery.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you and hoping she will be able to be on the computer soon.

Best Wishes,
Diagnosed with a 1 cm. AN had Retrosigmoid
Approach surgery July of 2009, several problems after surgery.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #29 on: June 27, 2012, 09:58:33 pm »
Jan has been on my mind all day.  Good wishes for a quick turnaround and a speedy recovery.  Many prayers going up.

Liz
8/20/2010 - 9mm AN on left side 
Fullness, tinnitus, mild hearing loss
2/20/2011 - 8mm
4/20/2012 - 12.4 mm
Moderate to severe hearing loss, LOUD tinnitus, deteriorating balance
Facial numbness and twitching, which subsided pre-surgery
Translab at House, 7/3/2012, Slattery and Schwartz