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Kathy M

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To the hospital we go!
« on: January 12, 2009, 06:03:57 am »
Good Morning to All!

Today we leave for Cincinnati - surgery is tomorrow (1/13/09) at 7:30 a.m.  I"m as prepared as I possibly can be, thanks to my families (both relatives and ANA!).  Although I haven't been sleeping much, I am so ready to get this done.  My wonderful daughter will be posting to give you updates, but I'm hoping to be online soon for a message or two.  My new friend Jill is scheduled for surgery one week after mine in the same hospital with the same fabulous surgeons!

Looking forward to being a postie and thanks again, for all of your support and encouragement over the last two months.

Kathy
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AN diagnosed 11/14/08, 3+cm, Retrosigmoid 1/13/09, Univ. Hosp., Cincinnati, Drs. Tew and Pensak
no facial nerve or eye issues!
3 more surgeries related to staph infections & osteomylitis over next 13 months.  New diagnosis of breast cancer.  Treatment completed 08/27/10.  Moving on!!!

jazzfunkanne

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2009, 06:23:35 am »
good luck for tomorrowx
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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2009, 07:01:02 am »
Thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy.....I'm sure everything will work out well for you. See you in postie land.

Patrick
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3.5cm left side AN; 11 hour retrosigmoid surgery 8/11/08 @ Memorial Hermann, Houston - Texas Medical Center with Drs. Chang and Vollmer; home on 8/13/08;
SSD(w/tinnitus); dry eye; Happy to be here and feeling good.

Kaybo

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2009, 07:36:59 am »
Kathy~
I know that you will do great.  PEACE to you & your family over the next couple of days (& nights!  ;))!!  We will be paraying for a safe and quick surgery and recovery.

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12/7 Graft 1/97
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Facial Paralysis-R(no movement or feelings in face,mouth,eye)
T3-3/08
Great life!

lori67

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2009, 08:44:21 am »
Kathy,

Have a safe trip to Cincinnati.  Good luck on your big day tomorrow.  We'll all be thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery!

Looking forward to the updates!   ;D

Lori
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Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2009, 08:59:23 am »
We'll be thinking of you tomorrow, Kathy.  Look forward to hearing good news from your daughter!  And, yes, then from you, yourself, before too long!

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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2009, 09:23:36 am »
Look forward to reading all about your swift recovery.  Safe travels and best wishes for a peaceful and uneventful stay in Cincinnati!  Francesco
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Mickey

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2009, 09:31:24 am »
Good Luck tomorrow! Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Mickey
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Greg M

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2009, 09:49:22 am »
Good thoughts and blessings to you, family annd friends. My prayers are with you. Greg
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diagnosed 1-9-09 1.3cm LF side AN
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Syl

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2009, 12:17:59 pm »
Kathy:

I'm sending well wishes and parayers your way. See you soon as a postie.

Syl
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1.5cm AN rt side; Retrosig June 16, 2008; preserved facial and hearing nerves;
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Drs. Kato, Blumenfeld, and Cheung.

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2009, 02:15:22 pm »
Kathy-

Will be sending big prayers your way tomorrow.  Good luck - will be tuned in for details!

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
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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2009, 03:01:01 pm »

All the best from over the pond, my thoughts are with you, you'll be back making posts in no time!!!

Big Hugs from the UK  :-*

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surgery 9th Nov 07, age 30 at time of surgery,
total hearing loss to left ear, grade 6 facial palsay (getting better)
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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2009, 03:21:02 pm »
 You will be so glad to wake up and know that it is done!!  Good luck and try to get some sleep :D :D

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Diagnosed  left AN 8/07/08, 1.9 CM
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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2009, 03:56:03 pm »
YIPPEEEE!!  Just think January 14th you will not have a tumor anymore! ( :  I have my surgery scheduled for 1/26 and I keep saying on the afternoon of the 26th it will be gone!  I'm ready to say goodbye to this darn thing and move on!  I will say a big prayer for you ( :
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1/09  1.4 AN removed at NYU using Translab (total tumor removal)

Jim Scott

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Re: To the hospital we go!
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2009, 04:22:38 pm »
Kathy:

I apologize for my tardiness and join the tail-end of a very long line of fellow ANers wishing you all the best with your surgery tomorrow.  May everything go well in the OR and a rapid recovery follow.  :)

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.
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