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Cheryl R

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« on: April 24, 2008, 12:28:38 pm »
Hello everyone.    My surgery sure didn't turn out like I expected.      My face looks pretty good.   I am very forgetful of saying items though.       I was in ICU from Thurs eve until Mon.    They gqve meds so that I never slept right.    I was alert and up and at them past Mon.  I came home yesterday and slept almost the last day since hadn't slept good in a week.    I am starting to feel a little better. Tomorrow I get my head incision taken out at my dr here.   I am soon off the meds then too and hopefully will get to doing better.                 This just hasn't been quite like my other surgeries in the past.          Very maddening.              I was never dizzy post op which is good and I walk without needing any help what so ever.  Some food taste goofy and others are better.   I am just glad that I am starting to be around and it is weird how a week was out of my life.
                   I am even hearing a little better than what I was pre op.
                 I will keep things posted.                            Cheryl R
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Re: surgery
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2008, 01:42:53 pm »
Cheryl!   :-*  I've been thinking of you and keeping fingers crossed that all went well. You hang in there and get some rest.  I'm cheering you on!

Hang tough!!!!!!!!!!!!  good to see you back!
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Re: surgery
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2008, 05:20:45 pm »
You go Cheryl ;D

Keep getting beter.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2008, 10:35:55 pm »
Cheryl -

It was so nice of your daughter to keep us updated on your progress while you were unable to, but I'm glad you're back  :)

It must feel great to be home.

Best wishes for a continued recovery,

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Re: surgery
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2008, 08:23:47 am »
I am still using the steroids for a couple days so not able to sleep as good as usual which is maddening.
I do not have to wear my dressing now and I am able to hear most of what people say so that is new for me.  I may not be doing the cochlear after all.             I can hear the phone some and the tv so will need toreadjust to it all.   
I go dr today and get inciision removed finally.                  I willl  be glad when get stronger as am bored with laying or sitting around.
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Re: surgery
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2008, 08:59:36 am »
Cheryl,

Steroids take some time to get out of your system, so hang in there! It is WONDEFUL that you  can hear! I am so happy for you! Maybe, if that is the case, a regular hearing aid will work in one ear and Transear in the other? This is just a thought. I wonder what audiologist would recommend when you recover.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2008, 09:02:44 am »
I am still cheering you on! :)

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Re: surgery
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2008, 09:17:39 am »
More cheers from NJ, Cheryl.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2008, 10:26:35 am »
Cheryl -

it's great news that you might not need the Cochlear and very encouraging that you can hear  :)

Although you are getting bored with laying and sitting around, don't overdo it.  Take care of yourself; you've been through a lot.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2008, 12:26:42 pm »
Cheryl,
I am so excited for you!  You'll be line dancing and jumping up and down trying to catch the tie on the for Capt Deb!!
More prayers and happy thoughts for a very speedy recovery!
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Re: surgery
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2008, 04:09:56 pm »
Well Cheryl,  spoken like a seasoned nurse ! !   (you can never keep a good one down !).

I am so happy this went so well for you.   Continued healing my friend.

Always good thoughts,    Nancy
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Re: surgery
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2008, 09:31:26 am »
Quote from: Cheryl R on April 25, 2008, 08:23:47 am
I am still using the steroids for a couple days so not able to sleep as good as usual which is maddening.
I do not have to wear my dressing now and I am able to hear most of what people say so that is new for me.  I may not be doing the cochlear after all.             I can hear the phone some and the tv so will need toreadjust to it all.   
I go dr today and get inciision removed finally.                  I willl  be glad when get stronger as am bored with laying or sitting around.
                                                            Cheryl R
Great news! Keep on the recovery trail. I am glad to read that your hearing was preserved.
Take care,
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Re: surgery
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2008, 07:10:57 am »
Cheryl,

Just read the wonderful news regarding your successful surgery and steady recovery.  I am very glad your outcome was a good one--you deserve this!  Hoping everyday shows more and more improvement with your memory--I do have issues with this still as my surgery was on the left side, but these issues are teeny, tiny and I hope the same for you! 
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Cheryl R

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Re: surgery
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2008, 12:11:28 pm »
Today is my 2 weeks since my surgery.    I do pretty good but get annoyed over being tired off and on but that will improve in time.             I have no incision pain but some problem occ with the back of my neck.     
I am in good enough shape to drive myself to town to Walmart and get out if the house alittle.   I am 9 miles from town and a rural road so little traffic.             I made a trip this AM.   
I get by ok even with the forgetful problem.      I function fine and it is just when try and tell others about a certain thing that I do the forgetful bit. 
Pretty darn good actually considering that I was kind of out of it for 3 days after surgery and in ICU extra days.                                         
                                                   Cheryl R
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Re: surgery
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2008, 01:39:46 pm »
Cheryl:  so glad to hear you're continuing to progress,  & on the road again no less ! !

Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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