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Pooter

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MsMaggie Sugery Update
« on: December 11, 2008, 10:05:58 am »
Everyone, here's an update I got from MsMaggie's daughter this morning:

"Hi, This is Priscilla's daughter- Meredith. My mom had her surgery yesterday, everything went really well. It was about 4.5-5 hours long, they found out she had a meningioma and not an acoustic neuroma. The removed the entire tumor and monitored her nerves the entire time. The nerves came out intact and when they wheeled her through out waiting room she gave all of us big smiles. Later when she was in ICU every time someone went in the room she would say 'meningioma' and a big grin would break out across her face. She is really happy! She has muscle function on both sides of her face and can hear out of the ear they operated on, so all is well."

It certainly sounds as if everything went better than planned.  I'll update more as I get it..

Regards,

Brian
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2008, 10:22:18 am »
After being away for a few days this week, this is the first post I read - WOW!!  Great news for Priscilla.  Sending a big WAH HOO from New Jersey!!

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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2008, 11:38:48 am »
I am also grateful for the update (thanks Pooter) and the outcome!  God speed in recovery Pricilla!
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2008, 12:06:32 pm »
Well, that IS great news!  Sounds like the best possible outcome for her.  Thanks for passing it along, Brian.  Hope you're doing well!

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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2008, 02:15:45 pm »
Awwwriiiiight!  :)

Really, this is splendid news!  No facial issues and Priscilla's hearing seems to be intact.  This is a near-perfect outcome that we can all applaud and appreciate.  Makes my day!  :)

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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2008, 10:14:59 pm »

Awesome news! Hooray! Thanks for passing that along. Now rest and relax and heal Ms. Maggie!!  ;D
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2008, 05:30:55 am »
Wonderful news!  Prayers answered and best wishes for continued healing.
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2008, 06:11:53 am »
Pooter -

thanks for the update.

It sounds kind of weird to say, but I'm glad Priscilla had a meningioma.

I hope she has a smooth recovery; from her daughter's message it appears she's already doing very well.

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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2008, 06:39:39 am »
Brian,
This was  the second post I read today and what a great way to start the day!  Thanks for the update!!

Maggie-
Congratulations on a great surgical outcome -- what a truly fantiastic early Christmas present!  I wish you all the best in your recovery.  Rest, heal and post when you are able.

Sending my very best vibes your way,
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2008, 08:26:47 am »
Priscilla~
So maybe you will feel like getting together if your continued good healing persists!!

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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2008, 08:52:10 am »
Great news!  Thanks for sharing...
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2008, 08:18:51 pm »
wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a good turn out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
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Re: MsMaggie Sugery Update
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2008, 11:54:28 pm »
That's wonderful news, Prescilla.  I'm so glad it's all done with and that maybe you are starting to feel better now.
Take care of yourself.
I am keeping you in my prayers.
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