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LADavid

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Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« on: August 06, 2008, 09:49:27 pm »
Just heard from Craig, Nancy's fiance -- Nancy (NL) is out of surgery and doing great.  The doctors avoided the facial nerve -- she believes she has her hearing -- and she's craving ice chips.  Great news.

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 10:32:57 pm »
Thanks LA David,

And another success story in the world of ANs. We like good news around here.

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2008, 06:11:26 am »
David

Thank you for the update!   I have been craving news of Nancy's surgery and having been thinking of her non-stop since we all got together in LA to cheer each other on!  I will check in throughout the day to hear of her continued strengthening and progress.

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2008, 08:53:00 am »
More good news, thanks David, hope you can keep us updated. It sounds like Nancy has done great.

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2008, 09:18:05 am »
Awesome news!  Keep us updated when you can, David!

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2008, 11:24:01 am »
Great news!  I'm glad it seems to have gone well. Rest up.  Get pampered.  ;)

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2008, 01:05:16 pm »
Good to hear she did well!  Thanks, David.

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2008, 02:00:06 pm »
Thanks David for keeping us all informed and to Nancy,

Very glad surgery went well and sounds like you have kept some hearing!  Yeah!  Also good news on the facial nerve too!  Happy to hear all went better than expected for you and wishing you a speedy recovery--good health!
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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2008, 02:34:51 pm »
David:

Let me add my thanks for the news about Nancy to the list.

If facial complications have been avoided and her hearing is relatively intact then this is magnificent news, indeed.  :) 

Nancy has earned some ice chips! 

Looking forward to further news as it becomes available. 

Jim



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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2008, 04:52:19 pm »
Thanks, David.

Way to go Nancy!  ;D

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Re: Nancy's (NL) Surgery Update
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2008, 07:04:31 am »
Thanks for the update David!

Nancy - Glad to hear you're doing so well.  Ice chips were my favorite thing the first couple of days - they seemed so satisfying in so many ways.  I hope things continue to go well for you.

Sending healing thoghts your way,
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