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Jackie

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What a coincidence!!!!
« on: March 21, 2009, 12:24:50 am »
Hi All,

While celebrating our recent Wedding Anniversary I was at a nearby casino, playing a slot machine and a fellow next to me began talking to me. Of course he was talking in my AN ear and I couldn't hear what he was saying as I told him I was partially deaf in my right ear. His response was that he was also deaf in the same ear. So I asked him what his deafness was caused by and he said "Oh I had an Acoustic Neuroma removed 10 years ago which left me deaf". I was in shock! What are the chances of meeting someone like that with the same kind of tumor in a place like a casino??? He said he had surgery 3 weeks after discovery, for a quarter sized tumor, and had a pretty great outcome, just a bit of dry eye, and no taste for sweets! I thought that was amazing for ten years ago by a relatively unknown Neurosurgeon! Just wanted to share that info!
Jackie
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Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

sgerrard

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2009, 12:35:11 am »
Quote from: Jackie on March 21, 2009, 12:24:50 am
What are the chances of meeting someone like that with the same kind of tumor in a place like a casino???

Apparently better than hitting the jackpot on the slot machines!  ;D

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2009, 09:02:13 am »
Jackie~
How neat!  Too bad that wouldn't give a big monetary payout!!  ;D ;D
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wendysig

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2009, 10:06:10 am »
As I always say -- it really is a small world!

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Jackie

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2009, 12:01:50 pm »
Yes, it is a small world, but I forgot to mention he was commenting on how well I was doing on my slot machine!!!!!  :o
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9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

4cm in Pacific Northwest

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 08:10:13 pm »
Quote from: Jackie on March 21, 2009, 12:01:50 pm
he was commenting on how well I was doing on my slot machine!!!!!  :o

Money bags Jackie is providing the food at our next PDX meeting ;) ;D :D  :-*  Gee maybe we should apply for a liquor license... ;)

DHM  ;D
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anissa

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2009, 09:51:40 pm »
That is a coincidence!  Makes the world just a little bit smaller doesn't it.  :)  I hope your night/winnings ended well too!
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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2009, 09:59:33 pm »
Life is something, isn't it Jackie ? ! !    'What are the chances' is right !

Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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Jackie

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Re: What a coincidence!!!!
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2009, 11:17:27 pm »
Have I told you ALL how much I love you!!! You are all so very special to me and I appreciate listening to each of you and feeling for each of you! You are a great bunch, each and everyone of you!!!  hey, DMH I 'll be bring all Gluten free, next meeting! hahahahaha
Jackie
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9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???
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