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Jeanlea

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Two Years Post Op Today
« on: September 06, 2007, 08:32:10 pm »
I can't believe it's already been two years since my surgery.  At one year I couldn't smile.  Now I can make a decent smile.  It's not back to normal, but I can make it look fairly good.  I'm thankful that my balance is doing well.  My energy level is good.  I'm back to doing everything I did before surgery.  I'm still amazed when I think back to how I was before surgery.  I only had a slight hearing problems.  Wow, did that change after surgery.  One day I felt perfectly healthy, the next day I was totally wiped out and had facial paralysis and numbness.  I've adjusted to the numbness and the paralysis has made tremendous progress.  I'm grateful that I'm back working and have been since 8 weeks after surgery.  I'm grateful for all of the people that have helped me along this path.  Especially the people on this board.  I've learned so much here, and have gotten so much support.  Thanks to all.

Jean
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matti

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2007, 08:51:08 pm »
Happy 2nd ANniversary  ;D   Hope you celebrated

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2007, 08:55:41 pm »
congrats jean!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2007, 05:59:22 am »
YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY !!!!!!!!!   Wishing you a HAPPY 2nd YEAR post op.  Looks to me like you've done great.  The changes in your pictures have amazed me !!
Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2007, 10:41:24 am »
Congratulations!

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2007, 02:35:26 pm »
Contratulations on your second re-birthday!  I can't wait for mine!  It's nice to be further and further away from immediate recovery. 

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2007, 02:54:40 pm »
Hey Jean,

     I remember your other picture and the new one shows a lots of improvements. CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd anniversary!

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2007, 08:47:32 am »
HI

Just wanted to say congratulations!!! Two years is a long time!!  It is great to read about all your progress.  I does take some of us that long to feel really good. 

I have watched your progress along the way and have admired your strong attitude.  As a teacher you have so much interacting with others every day.  I am happy to hear that life is easier for you now. And I am sure that people just starting this journey are happy to read about how well you are doing!!

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2007, 10:27:01 am »
Jean my hats off to you. You are very courageous!  Thanks for travelling with me through all this.

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2007, 12:09:11 pm »
Jean:

Congratulations on your two-year 'anniversary' and the improvements you've seen. 

I've posted this sentiment before and I'm pleased to do so again:  You are a special lady and an inspiration to all.

Jim

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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 12:02:52 pm »
Congrats and best wishes on your ANnivesary!  May many more follow and life get more balanced with each year that follows.
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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2007, 10:29:21 pm »
Yeah!!! You are beautiful! Congrats on your 2-year mark!
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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2007, 06:42:55 pm »
Thanks for all of your kind replies.  It's good to belong to such a wonderful cyber community.

Jean
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Re: Two Years Post Op Today
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2007, 10:14:47 pm »
WOO HOO

FROM DOWNUNDER


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