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Jwh

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Jen out of surgery update
« on: January 26, 2009, 07:33:03 pm »
This is Jen's husband Michael.  Her surgery went great today.  Her surgeons were Dr. Galfinos and Dr. Rolland.  They feel extremely confident that were AN was complete removed.  They utilized the trans lab approach and even told me that they were able to take some surrounding tissue.  Apparently  the scar tissue from the 1st surgery acted as a blockade from the faciial nerve.  Her facial nerve ia 100% fine and she is experiencing no side effects from the surgery - no faciial paralysis or sagging, no nausea, no headaches.  She is doing and looking great.  Surgery lasted about 5 hrs total and she is now in ICU recovering comfortably.  Hopefully she will be home on Thursday.  Her hearing in the ear is gone - but she is releaved it is over.  She is looking forward to catching up with everyone soon.
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2009, 07:51:35 pm »
Fabulous. Sleep, sleep, sleep! What a relief, hope to hear from Jen soon.

Steve
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2009, 07:57:38 pm »
This is super! Great news! Now she has to rest as much as possible. Thanks for the update.

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2009, 08:21:07 pm »
Michael~
Thanks for the update - I have been wondering today!  Hugs to Jen!  it is over - Hooray!

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2009, 09:27:05 pm »
My wife and I prayed for Jen and her Dr.'s today.  We are so glad to hear that everything went so well! Hope she is feeling more relaxed now that the surgery is over.  Give her our best!
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2009, 10:29:33 pm »
So glad to hear Jen's on her way back!  Congratulations, sounds like a good outcome to me!
Best,
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2009, 10:39:59 pm »
Michael -

thanks for the fast update on Jen.  It's nice to know she's doing so well.

Although I'm sure it wasn't pleasant having to go through AN surgery twice, at least it sounds like there were some positives from the first surgery that helped with the second.

Give Jen a big hug from all of us and let her know we are thinking of her.

Get some rest yourself; I'm sure you are exhausted.

Take care,

Jan
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 06:22:54 am »
Hi Michael,

Thanks for the fab update on Jen.  What really wonderful news that the docs were able to get the entire tumor and that her facail nerve is 100%.  As you know, that is always a concern for us ANers.  Please give her a big hug from me and tell her to rest and get better quickly.  We are all looking forward to hearing from her when she feels up to it.

Wishing Jen a quick and uneventful recovery,

Wendy
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2009, 10:28:44 am »
Hi, Michael:

I've been distracted with other issues since yesterday and so, a bit out of the loop, as it were.  However, your good news about Jen's surgery was appreciated.  Please add my well-wishes to the long list you'll give to your wife.  :)  We look forward to seeing her post on her own, soon.  Meanwhile, thanks for the update. 

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2009, 10:39:40 am »
thank you for sharing this (and taking the time!) to let us all know. Please extend wellness wishes to Jen for a VERY speedy recovery! Make sure to take time for yourself as well!

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2009, 10:40:50 am »
What great news about Jen's surgery!  Thanks for the update!  As you all know, healing is slow but steady..  Congratulations!

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 10:55:40 am »
It`s great to hear good news! Best Wishes, Mickey
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2009, 12:05:51 pm »
Great news, Michael.  Thank you for the update.  Make sure she gets plenty of rest -- she won't have much of a choice actually (nap attacks happen) and give her our best.
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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2009, 12:32:41 pm »
Thanks for the update! Let her know we're all thinking of her!

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Re: Jen out of surgery update
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2009, 01:23:46 pm »
Thanks for the update Michael - that's great news! It's good to hear she's resting comfortably in ICU. Hope you're also able to get some rest over the next few days.

Wishing her a speedy recovery,

Nancy
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(no post-op dizziness, nausea, facial or balance issues)
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