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satman

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satman update
« on: February 13, 2009, 07:36:22 am »
earlier in the week i had asked for your prayers for my mri results,well yesterday i saw my dr. and the meningioma i had been freaking out about has not grown and the place the old AN was is showing no re-growth.
the doc told me in regards to the meningioma to accept the fact that it's there and forget about it, he said chances are that i will never have to deal with it,WHEW !
so we will just monitor it and hope for the best.
thanks to each and everyone of you,the power of prayer is a stong one.
                                                  thanks again,
                                                       john...........
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Re: satman update
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2009, 08:01:20 am »
Satman~
Such good news - I know that makes you a happy man!! ;D
Enjoy your weekend!

K
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 08:52:34 am »
Hoorah!!!  Kick back and enjoy your weekend.  You deserve it  :) :)
Jen
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2009, 09:13:47 am »
Satman,

Terrific news! After everything you have been through with this AN, this is a welcome relief!

 
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Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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Re: satman update
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 09:26:35 am »
Way to go Satman...you deserved good news. Always love hearing the good stuff.

Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2009, 09:53:22 am »
thats great new it will put your mind at rest
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2009, 10:44:23 am »
Time to have a small celebration, I think.  Congrats on the good news~

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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2009, 11:09:01 am »
Wonderful news.  Congratulations!!!

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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2009, 11:25:02 am »
Awesome news!  Congrats!

Regards,
Brian
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Re: satman update
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2009, 01:53:33 pm »
John:

In light of such wonderful made-my-day news, I offer you my warmest congratulations and mention that, for those of us who have faith, prayer is, indeed, powerful.  Now, you're living proof.  :)

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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2009, 08:01:08 pm »
Satman,

That is truly wonderful news and as Jim said an answer to prayers is always so heartfelt! I am so very happy for you! We have some things in common, as I also have a small Meningioma opposite side from my AN. I also was told by a doctor that I probably would never have to deal with it! Oh, that should be the case, right? Wishing you the very best of news throughout your journey!!!
Jackie
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2009, 09:11:40 pm »
Hi John,

What great news -- you've certainly been through enough.  I know you've been stressed out, but it seems the worst is over.

Best wishes,
Wendy
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2009, 09:48:03 pm »
WONDERFUL NEWS JOHN ! ! ! ! !   What a relief ! !

Alway good thoughts,   Nancy
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Re: satman update
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2009, 09:52:26 pm »
All's well that ends well. Take care now,

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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2009, 11:05:21 pm »
WWWWWWHHHHHEEEEW!!!
Have a drink on me, dude!

Love ya!

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