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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #60 on: July 28, 2008, 01:23:24 pm »
Hi Wendy-

Just make sure Rob is bringing in some good food for you to eat!  I thnk Marcy's husband brought her chocolate croissants ...which have to be better than hospital food...

Keep doing your exercises and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you can break out of there soon!

Debbi, still waiting for my knit hat...
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #61 on: July 28, 2008, 01:24:16 pm »
Wendy--

Sorry I'm so late in wishing you CONGRATS on coming safely through surgery, and on doing so well! You look absolutely fantastic (and I'm thrilled to see the fabled bunny slippers at last...)--I'm so glad you have no facial issues or dizziness, and am impressed beyond belief that you sent your OWN message from the hospital! Wow!

Though I'm sorry to hear you need to stay longer due to your balance issues, I'm rooting for each day to find you more a bit more comfortable.

Healing vibes being beamed your way--
Carrie
5 cm AN surgery, Shands Hospital, FL, Dr Albert Rhoton, 1988; VII-XII anastamosis for right-sided facial palsy 1989; diagnosed Feb 2008 w/ 1.8 cm recurrence; drs McKenna & Martuza; surgery rescheduled for 6/24/08!

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #62 on: July 28, 2008, 01:51:19 pm »
Hi Wendy

I have been keeping tabs on your progress I'm so glad to see your surgery went well. My thoughts are with you.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #63 on: July 28, 2008, 04:15:51 pm »
I'm back again ... and I've got another picture, just received from Rob, the offical AN photographer!

And, this is Rob's caption, which really made me chuckle...   ;D

"Here is the whole enchilada.. Bunny slippers , scarf and whatever else - Im not sure if the robe has magical powers also...."



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2.4 cm Right Side AN
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: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #64 on: July 28, 2008, 04:19:09 pm »
Hot Mama cruisin" the halls!

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #65 on: July 28, 2008, 05:01:44 pm »
Wendy, in the words of my 20 year-old son, "sweet"!  Also delivered with a knowing smirk but I think you get the picture.  You are awesome.  Congrats on coming through so well.
Best,
Marci
3cmx4cm trigeminal neuroma, involved all the facial nerves, dx July 8, 2008, tx July 22, 2008, home on July 24, 2008. Amazing care at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #66 on: July 28, 2008, 05:59:36 pm »
Personally, Wendy, I'd keep Debbi's scarf and your very own bunny slippers.

While Steve keeps promising us "knitted goodies", I don't even think he knows how to knit  :o

BTW, great picture - looking good  ;)

Jan
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #67 on: July 29, 2008, 03:25:00 pm »
Wendy ====YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!! I'm sooo happy to hear the success......are you on your way home soon?????
14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #68 on: July 29, 2008, 11:45:04 pm »
It is so true that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Seeing you text on the blackberry and walking with your bunny slippers and scarf is truly inspirational.  Tell your hubby, THANKS!!!, for all the great pics.

Julie
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #69 on: July 29, 2008, 11:46:24 pm »
Hey, that last post updated my status from Newbie to Jr. Member.  Yea, for me!!

Julie
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misdiagnosed for 13 years
complete hearing loss on right side
Had Translab surgery on June 30th, released from hospital 48 hours after completion of 5 hours of surgery
BAHA abutment surgery on Oct. 31st, received processor on Dec. 4th

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #70 on: July 30, 2008, 11:17:35 am »
Three cheers for Julie!!

Wendy, when are they springing you from the joint???

Debbi
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2.4 cm Right Side AN
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: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #71 on: July 30, 2008, 06:53:15 pm »
Wendy -

I'm wondering that very same thing myself.  When are they letting you go?

Your fellow forumites miss you!   :D

Hope things are still going well for you!   ;D

Jan
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #72 on: July 31, 2008, 07:55:58 am »
Wendy, if you just add sunglasses to your ensemble, you might be able to sneak yourself out of the big house.
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #73 on: August 01, 2008, 11:28:10 am »
Wendy -

just read on the thread about Marci's scar that you are now home.  HURRAY!!!  Great feeling isn't it?

Get lots of rest and don't overdo it.

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #74 on: August 01, 2008, 11:31:36 am »
Wendy,

I bet you thought the day you'd be home would never come. I know I felt that way when I was in the hospital. I'm happy for you.
Now get some rest.

Syl
1.5cm AN rt side; Retrosig June 16, 2008; preserved facial and hearing nerves;
FINALLY FREE OF CHRONIC HEADACHES 4.5 years post-op!!!!!!!
Drs. Kato, Blumenfeld, and Cheung.