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Boricua

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About to have Translab approach surgery
« on: July 27, 2012, 12:48:17 am »
Hi I'm new to this site. Ready to have surgery Jul 31st. I'll be posting the progress.
Left Ear 2.6 cm AN. Diagnosed in 2006Surgically removed on  Jul 31.2012. Tinnitus on both ears but subsiding on left ear. Left Ear SSD. Tumor regrows Cyberknife treatment started Sept 25. 2014.

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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2012, 06:01:36 am »
Welcome to the site.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you.  Where will your surgery take place?

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: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2012, 04:41:52 pm »
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Left Ear 2.6 cm AN. Diagnosed in 2006Surgically removed on  Jul 31.2012. Tinnitus on both ears but subsiding on left ear. Left Ear SSD. Tumor regrows Cyberknife treatment started Sept 25. 2014.

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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2012, 08:42:17 pm »
I'm having my surgery July 30. I will keep you in my prayers.
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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2012, 01:14:01 am »
Healing thoughts and prayers to all. 

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: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2012, 09:49:06 am »
We will pray for you today at the ANA meeting in NYC.

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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2012, 11:23:01 am »
Boricua,
Welcome to our group!   I'm sorry you are dealing with this tumor and please know you are not alone in your AN journey.  You will find many wonderful supportive friends on this forum.  We have all been in your shoes and know what you are going through.  Some of us are at different stages of our AN journey.  Everyone's experiences differ but we are all in this together and knowing it adds so much comfort!

Please know I will be praying for you all as you approach your surgeries (Karen and Linda too =)
Before you know it, you will be on the recovery side.  Just have faith in God and let him take over and walk with faith now.  May you feel peace!  I know I was still a little scared but someone once told me it's not brave unless your scared.  I woke up the day of surgery feeling so peaceful.  I will pray for that for each of you and please know you can and will get through this!!!
Let us know how you are when you feel up to it.
Best wishes and take care!
Wendy
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1.4 cm rt. AN middle fossa on 7/23/10
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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2012, 12:13:54 pm »
Hi ~

Thanks for joining the ANA discussion forums.  Our thoughts and prayers will be with you on Tuesday (7/31). 

Jim
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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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2012, 05:12:51 pm »
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
.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: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2012, 12:01:59 pm »
Boricua,

Welcome to ANA.   You will find comfort from many folks here.  I am one month post retrosig surgery.  It really helped me to know that others have travelled this road.  You (and Linda) will be in my prayers this week.  Best wishes to you.

Jan
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: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2012, 07:44:06 pm »
My thoughts are with you on your journey.  Prayers too.
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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2012, 08:56:39 pm »
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I'm ready and confident that God is in control. I'm at peace and ready to turn the page on this chapter. I will also keep Linda on my prayers  for her surgery. Thanks again


Harry
Left Ear 2.6 cm AN. Diagnosed in 2006Surgically removed on  Jul 31.2012. Tinnitus on both ears but subsiding on left ear. Left Ear SSD. Tumor regrows Cyberknife treatment started Sept 25. 2014.

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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2012, 04:58:36 pm »
I hope things went well for you today. Sending thoughts and prayers your way----
left side AN 9mm diagnosed 2/2012
SSD, loud tinnitis left ear
Translab 5/24/12
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Re: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2012, 12:48:32 am »
My thoughts and prayers were with you today.  Please let us know how you are when you are able to respond.

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: About to have Translab approach surgery
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2012, 11:15:09 am »
Hope all went well.

Prayers,

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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