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mimoore

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Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« on: February 16, 2009, 05:38:16 pm »
The night before surgery. One month post op Four monthsEight months

Not quite there but it is coming. Notice I am wearing my bangs on the other side... no movement in my forehead, nose and no blink. I cannot smile any bigger or muscles in my neck pop out. My facial therapist says "Slow and steady wins the race". ..and I added "And a wee bit of patience", okay I lied A LOT of patience.

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« Last Edit: February 17, 2009, 03:04:13 pm by mimoore »
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Retrosigmond surgery on June 4th, 2008 for an AN. 100% hearing loss and facial paralysis (was not prepared for facial paralysis). Size: 2.3 cm, 2.1 cm, 1.8 cm. some tumour remains along facial nerve. Pray for no regrowth. Misdiagnosed for 10 yrs.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2009, 05:41:06 pm »
Just beautiful! Superb progress! So-o happy for you!

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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: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2009, 05:45:33 pm »
What fantastic progress you are showing!  You have a nice symmetrical smile.  And it only took you 8 months.  Awesome.  I think it's from being around the kinders.  lol  Thanks for sharing them.  A picture really is worth a thousand words.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2009, 05:47:21 pm »
Amazing progress Michelle. You look great. That will give a lot of people confidence that things take time and will improve.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2009, 06:12:28 pm »
Mimoore:

Your smile is coming along beautifully. It's nice seening the different photos at the various stages of recovery.

Syl
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1.5cm AN rt side; Retrosig June 16, 2008; preserved facial and hearing nerves;
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2009, 06:14:27 pm »
I'm blown away. You have come a long way! Wow.
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2009, 06:30:55 pm »
Mimoore,

That is fantastic progress. Your belief will take you to your goal, keep it going!

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AN 2.4 X 2.0 X 1.6 CM
surgery performed on 1/27/2009 Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2009, 06:33:40 pm »
Michelle~
Oh my goodness - you look GREAT!!!  Snaps for you!!  So happy when I see so much progression in others and know that you won't be stuck like me forever!!  The wonderful wonders of medicine today!!  ;)

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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
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Facial Paralysis-R(no movement or feelings in face,mouth,eye)
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2009, 06:36:27 pm »
Hi Michelle,

That is a great photo sequence.  It really demonstrates what a lack of facial nerve cooperation looks like, and also shows that your progress is spectacular!  

Best wishes, and don't run out of patience.

Ken
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Right side trans lab surgery on Dec 8th, 2008
4+ cm AN removed
Post Op Symptoms: SSD, tinnitus, facial numbness, minor balance issues, weakened facial nerve
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 08:20:34 pm »
Hey Michelle! We are practically surgery twins (mine was two days before yours) so I always look forward to your posts to compare progress. You look great and I think your smile is a little more developed than mine. It was such a relief to reach symmetry at rest, though.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 08:37:39 pm »
Quote from: mimoore on February 16, 2009, 05:38:16 pm
Believe  ;D

You bet. It's a great post, Michelle. You are coming along well. Your student had it right, your smile is waking up. Welcome back, smile. :)

All you need now is a hat...

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8 mm left AN June 2007,  CK at Stanford Sept 2007.
Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 09:36:15 pm »
Michelle,

You have come a long way.  You really look great.

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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2009, 12:01:09 am »
Hi Michelle!

Congratulations on all the progress you have made, I know this has not been an easy road for you and you  look marvelous!   I wish you continued success in your AN journey.

Wishing you only the best,
Wendy

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2 cm at time of surgery
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Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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BAHA surgery 1/5/09
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2009, 07:32:48 am »
Michelle:  Fantastic pictures ! !   I am soooo   happy for you ! ! ! ! !
Continued healing my friend,   Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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Re: Photo Updates ...Facial Paralysis
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2009, 08:34:19 am »
Looking great, Michelle!  Love the photos showing your progression - thanks for putting them out here.

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