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jerseygirl

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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2008, 05:59:58 pm »
Wendy,

Just want to wish you one more time a great outcome tomorrow! We are all here for you!


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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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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2008, 06:09:50 pm »
Best wishes, Wendy!

I'll be thinking about you and anxiously waiting for an update.

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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2008, 06:15:04 pm »
Hi David -
Thanks for your good wishes. This morning the information glitch that caused me to panic slightly was straightened out   I am now surprisingly calm again and not at all afraid.  I have complete faith in Drs. Choe, Chen and Bederson.  I also feel that all the research I've done and all the information I've gotten here have made me feel really prepared.  My decision was truly an extremely informed decision.  I never be readier than I am right now to do this thing.  Debbi will be posting for me so I hope she has lots of good news to give everyone tomorrow.  Thanks again.Wendy
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SSD right side translabyrinthine July 25, 2008
Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2008, 06:26:59 pm »
Hi Jan and Eve -
The snafu from yesterday was resolved this morning.  I am once again in my calm and serene state thanks to a lot of will power and a couple of glasses of really good wine!!  Thanks for your good wishes.  I feel very upbeat and optimistic and Dr. Choe told me he also has a very good feeling.  He is such a wonderful doctor and person and has recruited two first class neurosurgeons to assist him.  I feel very safe and confident that I will have the wonderful outcome I half jokingly promised.  Debbi will be posting for me and Rob will be sending her updates from the hospital tomorrow so hopefully you'll be getting some very good news sometime after 4:00.  Thanks for your good wishes.  I'll start posting myself shortly after I get home (I hope) Monday or Tuesday.

Wendy - No longer having any trouble at all breathing!
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SSD right side translabyrinthine July 25, 2008
Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Extremely grateful for the wonderful Dr. Choe & Dr. Chen
BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2008, 08:01:06 pm »
Hey what can I say with Debbi updating us and the confidence you have in your Drs you will be back on the forum in no time at all.

All the best Wendy,
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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2008, 08:19:36 pm »
Good luck, Wendy!  Great confidence going into your procedure!  I love it!  God's speed in your recovery!

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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2008, 10:14:56 pm »
Wendy -

sounds like you're in a very good "place" right now.  Keep that calm, confident feeling, but lay off the wine for a while  :D

Seriously, I think your wonderful doctor(s) will do a wonderful job for you.  Worked for me  ;)  I think you are in very good hands tomorrow.

God Bless,

Jan
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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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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2008, 04:19:05 am »
Wendy-

My prayers are with you today for a successful surgery.

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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2008, 05:31:25 am »
Wendy,

Want to pass on to you many blessings for a successful outcome today.  Blessings also to your "team" of professionals who will perform with skill, and perfection giving you complete tumor removal with a successful outcome for you!  I look forward to hearing how you are doing as a "postie" Wendy, and don't rush anything!  Peace!
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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2008, 05:33:40 am »
Wendy,

Wellness wishes to you!  Looking forward to seeing you in "PostieLand".... good luck today!
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Re: I'm freaking out -- but just a little
« Reply #25 on: July 25, 2008, 06:33:18 am »
By my calculations, Wendy is on her way into the OR now...

I'll start a Wendy's Surgery Update under the Community section just as soon as I hear from Rob this afternoon.  He's got his blackberry, so messages may be criptic. 

Go peacefully and come out strong, Wendy!

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2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
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