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IJTampa

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EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« on: March 04, 2009, 08:50:36 pm »
Hello gang.
 
Just set my wife, Isabel, up with her own account (this one).  She will provide updates on my surgery/recovery as she is able.
 
Ernie and Isabel
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 10:29:34 pm »
Looking forward to updates.  God bless, Ernie.  Hi Isabel  :)
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2/11/09 Diagnosed AN 2.1cm
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 12:29:56 am »
Time to rock n roll Ernie.  See you on the postie side.  And looking forward to hearing about the success from you Isabel.
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 01:33:02 pm »
Postie-hood... such a lovely term! :)

Prayers and wishes for Ernie today... and hoping Isabel is holding up ok....

wellness wishes...
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 08:37:51 pm »
Hope your sleep was peaceful Ernie.

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 08:49:22 pm »
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight and in the days to come.

Rest well.

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 09:16:51 pm »
Hi everyone....thanks for all your support for Ernie. Hi is now in ICU till tom. morning...surgery went well, had to remove hearing nerve.  Tomorrow the sugeon want me to make sure he gets up and walking....will let everyone know how he does.
Till tomorrow
Isabel
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 09:33:52 pm »
Wonderful news for you & Ernie.
Tell Ernie continued healing,  & keep a peaceful heart:
Take a deep breath in & out,  you made it !

Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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anissa

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 09:36:33 pm »
So glad to hear the update.  I hope you both get a good night's rest now.  Look forward to hearing more later.  Best wishes.

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2/11/09 Diagnosed AN 2.1cm
2/26/09 Consult with Dr. Clough Shelton, U of Utah
4/1/09 Translab with Shelton & Couldwell
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4/8/10 1-yr MRI, "Looks great!"

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2009, 10:14:11 pm »
Glad to hear Ernie is doing okay. Is he wearing the scarf in his hospital bed? We are so looking forward to pictures...

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 10:24:37 pm »
Yea, you guys made it through the surgery! one step at a time. Let us know how he does.
We're rooting for you, ERNIE!
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 11:01:32 pm »
Thanks for the update, Isabel.

Tell Ernie we've all thinking about him. 

Take care of yourself and get some rest.

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2009, 06:17:05 am »
Ernie,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

LisaP :)
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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2009, 07:01:35 am »
Best wishes for quick and easy recoverery.

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Re: EJTampa (Ernie's) updates
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2009, 09:57:49 am »
Good new!  I have a feeling Ernie will be up and about in no time!

The first day post-op....well, no way around it, it sucks, but it gets better every day!  Really.

Take good care of both of you!!!

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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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