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wwalker

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Thanks
« on: September 14, 2006, 03:30:00 pm »
Hi.  I’m Wayne.  I was diagnosed with a 1.5 cm left side AN last December, and the June follow-up MRI showed the thing still there and growing.  I want to thank all the participants on the forum for providing so much information.  I haven’t had anything to say, but I have read hundreds of your postings to find answers to my questions.

I’ve decided that surgery is my best option, and will have it done on September 20. I’ll let you know how things turn out.

Thanks again for supplying so much information to assist in understanding AN, and all the good and bad things that can result.

Wayne
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Retrosigmoid surgery 9-20-06
Dr. Karl Horn and Dr. Andrew Metzger
Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque

Kathleen_Mc

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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2006, 03:51:32 pm »
Wayne: Best wishes for a speedy recovery, we'll be thinking of you on the 20th.
Kathleen
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tumor regrowth, monitored for a few years then surgically removed @ age 38 (of my choice, not medically necessary yet)

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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2006, 07:56:39 pm »
Wayne,
    You will have a whole cheerleading team of AN'ers praying and sending positive energy your way on the 20th. The group of people on this forum are extreemly supportive. I will be holding good throught and wishing you the best possible outcome. We will be here to answer your concerns after you become a postie. (post surgery)

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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2006, 08:04:54 pm »
My best to you wayne..please keep us updated as you can.  We'll be rooting for you!  Heck, we'll even put on our pirate socks for you they seemed to work real well for katie!
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2006, 08:10:45 pm »
WOW! Two sox-wearings in one week! Some kind of RECORD! Wayne, welcome to "AN world" or "Wayne's AN World" as it is now!! Please keep us posted on your recovery. Where are you having your surgery and who is doing it? There may be some folks here that have had the same docs and may have some experience to share with you. Best of luck and major Hugs!
Capt Deb 8)
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2006, 06:18:12 am »
Hi Wayne and welcome!  Wow, this time next week, all will be done and thrilled for you.  Yep, we have our good luck charms in use around here and they are used for all those going through treatment day(s)... so, we are here to cheer you on next week.  Hang in there and know we are and will remain here for you during this journey.

welcome!
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2006, 06:40:50 am »
Good Luck Wayne, i wish you the best!!  Take it easy, and remember the recovery process is slow, slow, slow, so don't get discouraged!! 

Denise 8)
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2006, 06:45:50 am »
Good luck Wayne! I will be sending prayers and warm wishes your way next Wednesday! Much wishes for a speedy recovery!
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2006, 08:37:11 am »
Good luck Wayne, Each one of us has been through what you're going through now, so please let us know if we can help or if you have any questions. We're with ya man!

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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2006, 09:33:49 am »
Wayne....yeah, what they said!!!  Good luck on your surgery, it'll be over before you know it!!!  And being a postie is soooooo nice....no more wondering what you're gonna get out of it.  I'll be thinking of you on the 20th!!!
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« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2006, 01:24:36 pm »
In response to Captain Deb's question, Dr. Karl Horn will be doing my surgery at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.  Dr. Horn has done approximately 200 AN's and trained at HEI before he moved to New Mexico.

Many thanks for the kind wishes.  I'll let you know how things progress after the surgery.

Wayne

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Dr. Karl Horn and Dr. Andrew Metzger
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« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2006, 02:28:39 pm »
Best of luck Wayne - two more days and its outta there!!  Kathy
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« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2006, 03:38:59 pm »
Hi Wayne,

Best wishes from Vancouver, Washington.  We can do the sock thing...I'm ready!!  Remember, one day at a time!  We are all cheering you on.  Be sure to touch base with us again and let us know  how it all went. 

And bye, bye ole tumor in the head,
We like them when they are dead, dead, dead!
Thinking of you on the 20th...

Sue in Vancouver
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2006, 03:42:58 pm »
Wayne,

Sending you lots of well wishes during your surgery and recovery!  Hope you have a speedy recovery!

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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2006, 06:23:43 pm »
All the best from the land down under Wayne.


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