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LizAN

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Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« on: July 07, 2012, 09:57:58 pm »
I'm not up to typing much yet, but I wanted to let you all know that surgery went well and I'm out of the hospital and staying at Seton for this next week. Didn't have much dizziness. Some nausea but no vomiting. Balance not too bad. Did have major problem with pain that morphine could not relieve. Dilaudid caused blood pressure drop. Fainted in PT yesterday, but they still let me out since I'm better today. Immediately post-surgery face function was perfect. Weakness set in quickly but will resolve in a few weeks. Already better. Very optimistic and totally happy with my decision to seek treatment at HEI. Nystagmus started right before surgery. Timing was perfect. Sorry for terse writing style. Lot to say and not much energy or ability to focus eyes for long. Thanks for all I've learned here and the wonderful support.

Liz
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4/20/2012 - 12.4 mm
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Facial numbness and twitching, which subsided pre-surgery
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2012, 12:56:16 am »
So glad all went well and that you are on the road to recovery.  I have been following the Caring Bridge posts.  If you are up to it, give me a call before you leave LA.
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2012, 01:03:58 am »
Hey Liz!! Congrats on being a postie!! Glad to hear everything went swimmingly! I know what you mean about not concentrating on much. It took me a couple of weeks to get into the groove of things.  Just keep listening to your body and rest when you can! Take care and keep us updated!
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2012, 04:34:55 am »
Liz
Very happy to hear from you. I hope your pain is under control and you are doing great on your road to recovery. Likes others have said don't over do it and relax. There were times I think I was over doing it and I felt it. Keep us posted when you feel up to it and welcome back as a postie  ;D

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2012, 05:26:21 am »
Glad things went well. Do what you feel like doing & most importantly, listen to your body & let it be your guide in this whole recovery process!

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2012, 08:31:13 am »
So glad to hear you're out of the hospital and recovering.  Sorry about the pain.  I am allergic to morphine and they really had to tweak my pain meds.  You are still in my prayers.  Take it a day at time and keep up your positive attitude.  Like others have said, Don't push yourself too hard.  Rest is good.  PT will help you to know how to balance between activity and rest.  Take care.

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2012, 08:48:45 am »
Oh Liz,it is wonderful to hear from you.  Congratulations!!!! You did it and just in time.  Please thank Cat for keeping all of us informed throughout.  It's a relief to hear how well you are doing even with the temporary glitches which didn't sound fun.  I hope you are able to rest and recuperate.  If you have any suggestions for those of us scheduled right behind you, please feel free to pass them on to us. 

With caring

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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2012, 02:00:52 pm »
Liz

So happy to hear all is going well for you.  Amazed at how up you sound right after surgery.

Take care, get better.

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2012, 02:10:52 pm »
Liz ~

Welcome back - and thanks for the update!  I'm confident you'll enjoy a brisk and full recovery but take it easy and allow your body to heal itself.

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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2012, 03:02:08 pm »
So glad that thims ent well fr you!
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2012, 05:46:43 am »
Hi Liz,

It's great to see you posting your own message.  I've been following your journal and Cat has done a wonderful job keeping us updated.  I'm on my way to L.A.  Get lots of rest.  I can't wait to meet you on Wednesday morning.

Lisa
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Surgery on 7/18/12 w/Drs. Friedman & Schwartz (mid-fossa)
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2012, 07:11:59 am »
Hi Liz and Lisa.  Safe travels Lisa. 
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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2012, 08:10:32 am »
So happy everything is going well and your already writing .... another success story from a HEI patient ... Prayers for an even speedier recovery.....

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2012, 12:25:16 pm »
Great to hear from you, Liz!  Glad you are done and starting your recovery!

So good that you and Lisa are going to get to meet!  I was able to meet several ANers while I was out there for my surgery - nothing like it!

Take it easy,

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Re: Out of the hospital - back at Seton!
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2012, 05:41:44 pm »
so glad to hear you are doing well ... and as  Jim said take it easy ...this from one
who didn't at first and paid for it
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