Happy Anniversary to Me

[ppearl214]

HEY!!!!!!!!!!! I resemble that remark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!        


(I know, I know... I'm logging off.......      )

[leapyrtwins]

Lori -

something tells me if anyone gets whipped it's going to be you and me 

And, Phyl -

I think you are addicted to the ANA Discussion Forum - just can't live without us, can you? 

Jan

[lori67]

Yes, you're probably right, Jan, but I'm going to hide behind you - I'm hoping you're taller than I am and they won't see me.

Lori

[Sue]

Happy Anniversary from me, also.  Sounds like your spirits are good, and that's important.  And sounds like you feel pretty good, and that's VERY important.

Best wishes for continued wellness.

Sue in Vancouver USA

[leapyrtwins]

Thanks, Sue.

Lori -

I'm about 5'10", so I probably am taller than you are.

Chances are I'm also wider.  Now that my taste buds are back to normal, I've been a little too indulgent 

Hoping to rectify that situation very soon 

Jan

[lori67]

Oh my, yes, definitely taller.  Probably not wider though.  I plan on working on that one of these days too.... 

Lori

[Pooter]

Happy Anniversiary, Jan.  Defintely something to celebrate.  Congrats..

Brian

[leapyrtwins]

Thanks for the congrats, Pooter.  It's probably hard for you to believe right now, but the first year goes fast. 

Hang in there!

[Debbi]

Jan-
tomorrow is processor day for you, isn't it?  I can't wait to hear (really!) how it works for you - will be tuned in tomorrow afternoon when I get back from Dr. Louie...

Debbi

[lacey7]

Jan,
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary.
You were also one of the first persons to welcome me here.
I'm really interested in how you like your BAHA.
That's amazing you were able to hike 4 miles!!  I've been to that place in Indiana.  We used to lilve in Ohio.  It's nice there.
You've come a long way......and I'm proud of you.
I love your personality (and others here, too).  The humor here is great. 
My surgery is coming up in 23 days!
Keep up the humor, and take care of yourself. 
Lacey

[leapyrtwins]

Yes, tomorrow IS processor day!!!!!  Thanks for remembering, Debbi 

My appt. with the doc is at 10 a.m.  From what I understand he has to check the site to make sure it's healed properly before giving me the go ahead.  We are also going to review the results of my 1st annual MRI since we never did that - just exchanged emails about the results.  I have a copy of the radiologist's report and I'm rather anxious to get a translation of the medical terminology.

After the doc, I think I'm scheduled to spend some time with the audiologist who I guess will acquaint me with the processor and how it works.  Plus I think Lori mentioned that BAHA recipients usually get some kind of "gift pack" 

Should be a very interesting day.  I'm looking forward to it. 

Hope all goes well with Dr. Louie and that you can lose "the lemon"    Are you now "stitchless" ?

Jan

[leapyrtwins]

Thanks, Lacey.

I have come a long way and, if it's not too egotistical of me, I'm happy to say that I'm proud of myself too.

I attended college in Notre Dame, IN - not too far from the Dunes - and I always meant to take a road trip there one weekend but never got around to it.  I also missed all the road trips to the Kentucky Derby and the Indianapolis 500, so these places are still on my "meaning to" list.  The dunes are really cool  and I encourage anyone in the area to go there; it's well worth it.

I'm hopeful that tomorrow's BAHA proves to be as amazing as I thought the demo was.  Come to think of it, if it's half as amazing, I'll be thrilled.  I absolutely loved the demo   

23 days and counting, huh?  It will be here before you know it.  The best advice I can give you is to not second guess your decision and to focus on the confidence you have in your doctor(s).  You have the easy part during the surgery - you'll be asleep - but you will have some work to do post op on the road to recovery.  Remember that the road is not insurmountable and you shouldn't stress about "what ifs" when it comes to side effects.  Just take things as they come.  Half of the time we worry about things that never happen.

Keep that sense of humor,

Jan

[lori67]

Ohhh, Jan... the BAHA gift pack!!!  You must be so excited!  I'm sure it won't include the bottle of Dawn or the cake box string, but it will have a toothbrush.

And since we're talking BAHA's - I went to get my hair cut today by someone different and warned her about the screw in my head - she actually has another client who has one.  I just thought that was interesting.  And here I thought I was unique in my one-horse town...Guess I'll have to come up with something else...

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Lori -

interesting to hear there are two BAHA patients in your town.  Kind of a rare occurrence I'm sure; although more and more people are getting them.  They aren't as rare as they used to be.  Don't worry though, we're still special    And Steve still wants to be like us 

I've actually been putting off getting my hair cut.  I had it cut shortly after the implant, but thought I'd let it grow a little until I see how much hair I'll need to cover the processor.

Wonder what color my toothbrush will be 

Jan

[lacey7]

Lori,
hummmmmmm.....you will have to come up with something more unique that no one else has!
How about a 2 headed dog..............OR (and this is better), what was the name of that woman who rode naked thru town on a horse?  THAT would definitely be unique.....and everyone would remember your name!  LOL.
Lacey