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LADavid

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THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« on: August 17, 2008, 01:57:17 pm »
So this week starts out with Zoe driving back and forth between Pittsburgh and Cleveland for consultations with Pittsburgh on Monday at Allegheny General (good hospital -- I was born there) and on to Cleveland on Wednesday to University Hospital.

And on Wednesday, Julie A has an MRI.

OK, now I'm confused.  According to the calendar, there are two AN surgeries in the same hospital in Iowa City.  The odds of that happening are astronomical.  Could it be that Cathy B and Doglover are one in the same?  In any case, best wishes to both of you (one of you) for very successful surgeries.

Then on Friday, Daisy Head Mazy has her first anniversary.  Yea Daisy!!!!!  (By the way how's the synkinesis PT going?  I'm starting to seem some tiny results).

Have a great week everyone.

David
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 03:03:17 pm »
Good luck to Cathy B and/or Doglover - may the surgery be short and successful.

Hey, David - you're starting to see some results from PT?  That is excellent news!!

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 06:25:46 pm »
Thanks Debbi.  It took an hour of ultrasound and a very tough massage, but my cheek muscles started to relax a bit.  Then I started getting some twitches in my lips.  Now if I could only get my eye and neck muscles to stop trying to eat and drink, I'd be on my way.  I still talk funny, but the PT said that would start to resolve itself once I got the muscles to relax. It may be a small step, but it's a positive step.
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2008, 06:30:25 pm »
Yes, Dog Lover and Cathy B are one in the same.    :-[  I had posted my surgery on the calendar before I created a profile and then someone else posted my surgery date on there after I DID create my profile (I had forgotten to sign my name to my first posting). I couldn't figure out how to go back and delete one of them.
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No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2008, 07:09:31 pm »
Ah the mystery is solved.  I was starting to become concerned that there was an AN epidemic in Iowa City.  So Cathy, all the best for a very successful surgery and a fast recovery.  Will someone be able to keep us posted on your progress?
Best wishes
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2008, 08:27:26 pm »
I'm going to show my daughter how and where to post for me while I'm "away".  ;D

Thank you for the well wishes!
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2008, 08:40:50 pm »
Best of luck with everyones "medical" issues this week.  I hope all goes well with everyone.

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2008, 09:57:53 pm »
Cathy B -

best wishes for a wonderful uneventful surgery and recovery.

Hope the magic scarf helps  ;)

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2008, 08:33:07 am »
Hi David -
Congratulations on getting some results from PT - that's wonderful news!  Keep working hard and I'm sure things will continue to improve.

Wishing you all good things,
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2008, 12:04:33 pm »
Cathy B - Good luck this week with surgery!  We'll all be on pins and needles and waiting for news from your sister!  :)

David - That's great news that you are getting some results!  Keep on going, man!  That's great!

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2008, 02:19:21 pm »
David... I don't know how you do it but I'm so glad you do! thanks for this update :) continued well wishes for the PT.... sounds like things are on the right path!

Cathy, sending good luck wishes to you as well for Thursday!  Nothing but good wishes! :)

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2008, 01:53:00 pm »
Quote from: Dog Lover on August 17, 2008, 06:30:25 pm
Yes, Dog Lover and Cathy B are one in the same.    :-[  I had posted my surgery on the calendar before I created a profile and then someone else posted my surgery date on there after I DID create my profile (I had forgotten to sign my name to my first posting). I couldn't figure out how to go back and delete one of them.

Cathy:

I originally posted the 'Dog Lover' entry on the AN Treatment calendar - and I just removed it.  No problem.  :)

My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow (Thursday). 

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2008, 03:47:34 pm »
David,
That is great news--I am happy for you!
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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2008, 06:03:55 pm »
Great news, David!  Hope good things continue for you!

Cathy, good luck tomorrow!!!  We'll all be hoping for the best for you...

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Re: THIS WEEK 8/17 IN THE WACKY WONKY AN WORLD
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2008, 08:37:28 pm »
My last message until I'm a Postie!

Surgery is tomorrow at 10:45 CDT. My daughter, Tara, will be posting updates as she gets them under my log in name.

Thanks to everyone for the thoughts, well wishes and prayers.

See you on the other side......

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