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EStacy07

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Surgery Tomorrow
« on: March 24, 2009, 09:58:06 am »
Tomorrow is my surgery and I am strangely looking forward to it! I am so greatful to have met you all and I wanted to thank you for all of your well wishes and prayers. Ive asked my friend Annalisa to keep y'all posted. I do look forward to getting back home and Im not plaining on staying gone long! Thanks again for sharing your stories and experiences with me and letting me vent when I needed to!

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Liz
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Awaiting Translab on 3/25/09

EJTampa

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 10:14:54 am »
Hi Liz,
 
I too was at peace with my surgery, to the point where I wasn't even nervous about it that morning.  Then, I often don't feel much of anything at 5 AM! :)
 
My prayers are with you and I look forward to updates from your friend Annalisa!
 
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 10:23:43 am »
Best of luck, Liz.
We'll be here, waiting to hear all about your spa day.  (That's what I'm calling mine.)  I'm two weeks behind you.
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Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
Right SSD, tinnitus, compensating balance
Dr. McKenna at Mass Eye and Ear and Dr. Barker at MGH
Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 10:33:22 am »
good luck liz , i see your AN is the same size mine was, i am 2 years post op and doing fine, take care
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 10:44:27 am »
Best wishes!  I was laughing w/family and friends as they wheeled me off to surgery.  Then again, I had been given some happy drugs.  :D.  Keep us posted on your progress.

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Surgery 12/10/08 at Methodist Hospital w/Vrabec and Trask for what turned out to be a cpa meningioma.

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2009, 11:25:26 am »
Hi Liz,
I'm almost 8 weeks post op (translab). I wish you well.
I had sooo much work to do before surgery - it was like trying to get everything caught up before vacation. I stayed up until 3:00am; got up at 4:00 and left for the hospital at 5:00am. What kept me going all night was 'well, i can sleep all day tomorrow!' I was eager to get on with it as well, and be on the post side of things.

Many will have you in their thoughts and prayer!
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My head feels weird!!

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2009, 11:38:22 am »
Lisa,

May I join the others in wishing you a very successful surgery,no discomfort, and a very speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side smiling and enjoying life!
Jackie
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2009, 11:40:54 am »
I'll be thinking about you and keeping an eye out for updates.  I am having translab next week in UT and am oddly excited about it.  More so I can stop associating every ache and pain with the tumor.  You are going to do great.  ((hugs)) and prayers.

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--little teensy bit of tumor or cells on facial nerve, stuck! No facial weakness, Rt side SSD
4/8/10 1-yr MRI, "Looks great!"

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2009, 11:56:55 am »
Liz:

I'm glad that you are in good spirits. I'm a strong believer that a positive attitude helps you heal better.

Good luck tomorrow.

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009, 12:01:39 pm »
I've got 2 regrowths and will probably be getting them removed soon. On my first go around, all I wanted them to do was get it over with as fast as they could get it scheduled so I know how you feel.
Good luck and I'll be praying that it goes smoothly with as few side effects as possible!
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2009, 12:13:50 pm »
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, Liz.  Good luck and please get back to us as soon as you're feeling up to it.
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2009, 01:17:17 pm »
Hi, Liz:

I can relate to your pre-op calm and desire to get on with it and start your recovery.  I was the same way - and I had a similar-sized AN.  It all worked out well, as I trust your surgery will, too.  Many good thoughts will go with you and many prayers will be said for you as you embark on this surgical adventure, tomorrow.    We'll definitely be looking for Annalisa's updates.  Stay positive.  :)

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2009, 03:19:47 pm »
Liz,

Good luck and sweet dreams to you tomorrow!  We'll all be thinking about you and waiting for a good report!!

Lori
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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2009, 03:54:22 pm »
Good luck and God Speed.  I'll be thinking about you.
Molly
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The tumor has grown back.  Now working with Mass General.  Dr. Loeffler feels I am not a candidate for proton beam.

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Re: Surgery Tomorrow
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2009, 04:21:08 pm »
Good luck tomorrow, Liz! You'll do great!

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