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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #405 on: July 23, 2008, 08:11:16 pm »
Hey! Who is this "bride" chick? Has she been lurking in my house unbeknownst to me? ;)
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Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #406 on: July 23, 2008, 08:18:12 pm »
Quote from: Pooter on July 23, 2008, 08:11:16 pm
Hey! Who is this "bride" chick? Has she been lurking in my house unbeknownst to me? ;)
Jenni

Uh, oh... :-[

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Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #407 on: July 23, 2008, 08:35:37 pm »
Well, I don't know who she is, but if she does housework, I may have to get one for myself!   :D  Clearly, the "groom" I have lurking around here does not do housework!

Brian, so glad you're doing so well!  You made it over that last hurdle pretty quickly.  Well, it seems quickly to me - probably not so much to you!

I'm not really too sure about the whole AN eye/vision thing, but I do know that prior to surgery I was 20/20 in both eyes.  Now I am 20/20 in the good eye and 20/30 in the AN eye.  I realize that's still better than most of the population, but I have to think there's some connection there.

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #408 on: July 24, 2008, 08:15:44 pm »
DOH!  Busted! ;*)  Hey, honey!  *smooch*

Thanks Lori and DMH.

The latest is that I have an appt with the eye doc on Monday.  I went down there today (they're in my building; literally about a minute away) and talked to the doctor a little bit and we'll go over everything on Monday.  The good news is he is young and seems to be very interested in seeing me and talking about my vision and such.  Hopefully, I won't have any issues with the eye(s) and I can get a new prescription next week.  Thanks about the tip, DMH, and I don't force things I don't think.  I'll keep a close eye on things (get it? heh).

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12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

"I must be having fun all wrong!"  - Roger Creager

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #409 on: July 24, 2008, 09:03:29 pm »
RE
"I'll keep a close eye on things (get it? heh)."

 :D Snort, giggle snort snort  :D

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #410 on: July 24, 2008, 10:05:05 pm »
Quote from: Pooter on July 23, 2008, 08:11:16 pm
Hey! Who is this "bride" chick? Has she been lurking in my house unbeknownst to me? ;)
Jenni

Wow, Jenni's using the big words now!  Unbeknownst! 

Right up there with Debbi's "besmirched"  ;)

So, Brian, about the doctor.  You say he's young.  Is he married?  (Just kidding).

Sorry, this was just too good a thread not to hijack  ;D

Jan


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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #411 on: July 25, 2008, 06:37:07 am »
Hey, I am seeing a possibility for an AN Matchmaking service here...  Jan and Brian's new opthalmologist ....  hhhmmm   8)  Could this be a nice add-on to the Garage Brain Surgery biz?

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #412 on: July 25, 2008, 08:50:55 am »
Brian~
Hey!  I have been away in Baltimore for my Dr. visit and then MAJOR DSL problems and been w/out the internet for over a week - I missed you guys!  Sounds like you are doing GREAT!!  Whoo-Hoo for you!!  About the eye thing - IT CAN CHANGE!  Mine changed DRASTICALLY for no known medical reason - I think they wiggled the optic nerve while they were in my head!  I went from 20/400 to 20/40 - however, the permanent facial paralysis & the UNabilitity to blink correctly on a consistent basis, makes it where I really don't see much out of that eye.  I might see clearly for 1/10 of a second and then it is gone.  But still, it is a neat thing!  I think it could go either way but definitely change.  I guess that while I was still waiting the 1st year, I just EXSPECTED that my prescription would change (just never thought it would go this way).  Anyway, just my 2 cents!

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #413 on: July 25, 2008, 03:16:17 pm »
Quote from: leapyrtwins on July 24, 2008, 10:05:05 pm
Quote from: Pooter on July 23, 2008, 08:11:16 pm
Hey! Who is this "bride" chick? Has she been lurking in my house unbeknownst to me? ;)
Jenni
So, Brian, about the doctor.  You say he's single.  Is he married?  (Just kidding).

Jan

Hm.. I don't look for such things, but for you I will Monday.. ;)

Debbi - Anything for a buck, eh?  Your as bad as Lori! ;)

Kaybo - Thanks! Glad to have ya back in the real world again!  I'll let everyone knows what the doc says on Monday.  It's definitely more blurry now with contacts or glasses, so I think it's changed somewhat.  It's not bad, but enough to make me notice that its off..  20/400 to 20/40 is huge!  I don't know what I was, but I am anxious to hear if it's better or worse than last time..

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12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

"I must be having fun all wrong!"  - Roger Creager

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #414 on: July 25, 2008, 05:43:30 pm »
Quote from: Debbi on July 25, 2008, 06:37:07 am
Hey, I am seeing a possibility for an AN Matchmaking service here...  Jan and Brian's new opthalmologist ....  hhhmmm   8)  Could this be a nice add-on to the Garage Brain Surgery biz?

Don't count me out for that whole matchmaking thing, but I may already be taken.  Seems Lori knows a nice, single doctor  ;)  :D LOL

Jan (not necessarily looking to become anyone's bride) 

Hey, Brian, forgot to ask - was the comment to Debbi about being "as bad as Lori" a compliment or an insult  ???  Be very careful of how you answer this one! LOL




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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #415 on: July 26, 2008, 07:52:07 am »
Well, I'm taking it as a compliment!  So there!   :D

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Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #416 on: July 26, 2008, 09:05:29 pm »
Right answer, Debbi  ;)
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #417 on: July 28, 2008, 09:58:56 am »
Aw, come on - I can't be that bad - when I make enough money, I plan on sharing it with all of you.  I'm sure you've probably all spent Phyl's $10 by now anyway.   :D

And, yes, Debbi, we've already looked at the AN matchmaking service.  I have a VERY cute, single doc that I'm dying to set up with someone!  I'd date him myself, but I have a feeling James wouldn't be too happy with that.  Go figure.

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #418 on: July 28, 2008, 11:39:43 am »
Hijack Alert!!

Hey Pooter - we've got your thread and we aren't giving it back until you return... 

Debbi, in cahoots with Jan and Lori...
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Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #419 on: July 28, 2008, 10:53:11 pm »
Quote from: lori67 on July 28, 2008, 09:58:56 am
I have a VERY cute, single doc that I'm dying to set up with someone!

Hey, wait a minute, you said he's mine  :o  Now you're offering him to the public?  :o

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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways
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