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Mykey's "marble" is gone!
« on: May 01, 2007, 09:31:47 pm »
Hello all AN friends.  This is mykey's wifey, Lisa.  Just wanted you all to know that Mykey's translab surgery was successfully done last Thursday 4/26 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Mattox and Dr. Olson.  They were pleased to remove the entire tumor and all nerves remain intact.  Any weakness should be temporary.  He is being released from the hospital tomorrow! 

You have been a wonderful support for both of us through these past 4 months since his diagnosis, we cannot thank you enough!  I'm sure he will post himself soon, once he gets back in the swing of things.

Thanks again for being here!  It is so important...You guys are great.
Lisa
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Diagnosed  1/20/2007. Right side AN 2.5 cm
50yr, guitarist for 35 yrs.
Married w/10yr old son.
Translab 4/26/07 at Emory University performed by: Dr. Mattox & Dr. Olson
Surgery successful!
Extended time in ICU due to CSF leaks.

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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2007, 06:29:31 am »
Lisa,

This is wonderful news! Hope the recovery will be just as good. Thanks for update.

           Eve
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Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2007, 06:42:57 am »
Yeah Mykey!!  Welcome to the postie side. 

Take it real easy, nap a ton and hang in there. 

Thanks Lisa, Kathy
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2007, 06:46:01 am »
Lisa and Mykey,

Congratulations to your doctors for a successfull surgery!  Very glad to hear it went well.  Hoping to hear from the patient how his recovery is going and until then it's awsome to hear from you.  This says much about your devotion to mykey and the positive attitude you project in your posts.  As you must have been reading from other posts regarding post surgery and healing you will probably tire of the saying, "Give yourself time, time to physically heal, adjust to what is different in your life (this means both of you) and say goodby to the old and hello to the new!"  
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2007, 08:40:11 am »
   GREAT NEWS!!!  I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

    Don
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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2007, 11:53:21 am »
That is fantastic news. Wishing him the best in his recovery.
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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2007, 12:50:46 pm »
Hurrah ! Hurrah!
Let's raise a toastie!

Our friend Mykey's
now a Postie!

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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2007, 05:33:42 pm »
Congratulations!!

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Re: Mykey's "marble" is gone!
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2007, 06:16:45 pm »
Great news Lisa!
I guess now you can't tease him about loose marbles in his head  ;D
Wishing Mykey a very speedy recovery and lots of patience for you!
Make sure he gets his rest when he needs it and you too!
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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2007, 08:49:00 pm »
Congratulations!
and do rest alot
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Re: Mykey's "marble" is gone!
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2007, 09:46:15 am »
Mykey!!!!!!!!!!  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic news that you are now a "postie"!

Lisa, thank you for the update and sending wishes for a VERY speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!

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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2007, 01:14:54 pm »
Congratulations Mykey!

      Sorry I haven't been writing much lately. There's been so much going on after coming home from Florida.
Write to me as soon as you can and I'll share my latest stories with you in regard to musicworld.
Meanwhile, get home and heal up!

             Paul

 
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Compounded by hydrocephalus. Shunt installed 8/10/2005.
Dr. Fred Barker - Neurosurgeon and Dr. Michael McKenna - Neurotologist.

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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2007, 03:12:03 pm »
So glad that MYKEy has done so well... keep up the good thoughts and rest a lot.....
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Re: Mykey's "marble" is gone!
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2007, 04:47:14 pm »
Congrats.

Get him lots of rest, and don't let him be pigheaded like I was post-op, and try to do too much too soon. 

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Re: Mykey's "marble" is gone!
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2007, 09:02:46 pm »
Hi all.  It's mykey's wifey, Lisa again.  Well, we were literally 10 minutes from being discharged from the hospital last Wednesday when we noticed a small drop of fluid around his incision.  Sure enough, it started to leak CSF.  He was so disappointed!!   :'(  So now he's back in ICU with a drain.  Today is day 4, and they began cutting back on the drainage, so hopefully in a few days he'll be done with that and will be able to come home. 

Other than that, any weakness is already showing a noticeable improvement and he's looking great!  He's still anxious, but he's trying his best to relax and sleep through it.  I'm sure many of you can relate.

So, just wanted you to know.  I'm sure he'll be posting soon as a "postie" -

thanks,
Lisa
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Diagnosed  1/20/2007. Right side AN 2.5 cm
50yr, guitarist for 35 yrs.
Married w/10yr old son.
Translab 4/26/07 at Emory University performed by: Dr. Mattox & Dr. Olson
Surgery successful!
Extended time in ICU due to CSF leaks.
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