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lauralynn

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Surgery Eve
« on: April 13, 2009, 10:13:32 am »
My Surgery Eve is finally here.  I know today is going to fly coz I have a ton of things to do!  One of which is to treat myself to a pedicure.  ;D   I know I won't look the greatest post op, but at least my toes will look pretty! ;D  My surgeon (Dr. Porter) is a Christian and he prays with his patients before they are put to sleep.  That is such a comfort to me.  My best friend (Barbara S.) will be posting updates on here as soon she is able.  I am so very thankful for this forum.  I am a bit nervous of course but not like I thought I would be.  I believe what is keeping me at peace about this is my wonderful support system that I have.  My bf keeps me strong and this forum has just been so encouraging to me.  Such wonderful people on this site!  We all have at least three things in common....we all have AN's (of course), we have compassion for eachother and we all are strong throughout our AN experience.  I really want to stress how thankful I am for this forum.  I will be in touch later today.  Gotta go work on my "to do list"!

Laura
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4 cm left AN/diagnosed 1/23/09
Translab 4/14/09
Cyberknife 7/09
Gold weight implant 8/09
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix
Dr. Syms and Dr. Porter
Balance issues, 100% hearingl loss (left ear), tinnitus, facial numbness/pain,
chronic fatigue, weakness, eye issues

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2009, 10:24:04 am »
Hello Laura,
 
We will be praying for a great outcome and quick recovery for you as well!  I think it's great that your surgeon says a prayer with you too!  I'm heading off to work soon, but will be looking forward to updates after your surgery.
 
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-1.3 X 0.8 cm AN in the right cerebellopontine angle extending into the internal auditory canal.
-Retrosigmoid Surgery with Dr. Bartels and Dr. Danner at Tampa General 3/5/2009.
-Had to cut hearing nerve to get "sticky" tumor, so SSD right side.

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 10:59:23 am »
Laura,

Thoughts and prayers are sent your way for a great surgery and recovery!  Looking forward to the updates.  Take care!  Tara
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1/7/09 2 cm AN diagnosed
3/24/09 Translab surgery
Dr. Chen and Dr. Aziz, AGH, Pittsburgh, PA
SSD right ear
Facial paralysis right side 3/6

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2009, 11:07:21 am »
Laura:

I will be praying for a good outcome with your surgery.

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2009, 11:23:28 am »
Best wishes on your big day. Keep us posted.

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2009, 11:41:54 am »
Be strong Laura. Before you know it it will be over. Sleep well - during surgery I had the wildest dreams. One was a design of a tattoo for myself (I am getting it this Saturday). I wish you well.
Let us know how you are doing when you can.
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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: Surgery Eve
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2009, 01:27:16 pm »
Good luck, Laura.

I'm looking forward to Barbara's posts.

I like that your doc prays with his patients prior to surgery.  Very nice touch  8)

See you on the flip-side  ;D

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2009, 01:38:09 pm »
Hi,
My prayers are being added to the others'.  Looking forward to your update!
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Dr. Marc Schwartz & Dr. Rick Friedman, my heroes!

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2009, 01:59:40 pm »
Laura ~

I think it's wonderfully comforting for a person of faith who is about to be anathematized and operated on, to have their surgeon, not only be of the same faith, but to pray with the patient.  You're very fortunate in that regard.  My surgeon never shared his faith with me but when the surgery was proven successful and I thanked him (profusely) he smiled and said that God deserved the thanks, not him.  As a Christian, I was very pleasantly surprised and agreed with him but also stated that I thought he did his part, too.  He just smiled and said "I guess so".  Good man. 

Thanks for your kind words about this forum.  Know that many people will be thinking of you, sending good vibes your way and praying for you tonight and tomorrow.  I'll be one of them.  :)

Jim

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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2009, 03:29:06 pm »
Laura dear,
Your day is here! As I shared with you on the phone, I pray for you every day. I know you will be strong.

I am looking forward to visiting you at Barrow N.I. in a few days!!

Fondly,
Brenda

P.S. to everyone else:  Laura and I have become close AN friends because we share the same doctors and the same facility, Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. I'll follow her translab with my own in a few weeks! Laura will be such a big help to me as I prepare for mine! Thank you Laura!
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1.5 cm. x .5 cm AN
translab May 2009
SSD (before surgery as well as after)
grateful for incredible surgeons: Dr. Porter & Dr. Syms
Barrow Neurological Institute; Phoenix

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2009, 03:31:48 pm »
Laura, great wishes!

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Facial nerve hemangioma. Probable dx 7/2008 confirmed 4/2009. Combo middle fossa and translab to remove the blood vessel malformation and snip ruined hearing and balance nerves by Drs. House and Brackmann @ House 6/2009. Doing great!

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2009, 03:50:27 pm »
Lilan,
Good luck with your surgery--will look forward to Barbara's posts and will see you on the other side as a "postie!"

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50-ish with a 1x.7x.8cm.AN
Mid-fossa HEI, Jan 03 Friedman & Hitselberger
Chronic post-op headaches
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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2009, 03:53:29 pm »
Good luck and best wishes.  I'll look forward to the posted updates.
Hugs,
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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2009, 05:57:10 pm »
Laura,

Sending our thoughts and prayers to you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

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1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston,MA.
Dr. Barker - Neurosurgeon, MGH - Dr. Lee - Neuro-Otology, MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
Outstanding Surgeons, I'm very happy with the results.

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Re: Surgery Eve
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2009, 05:58:50 pm »
Wonderful . . . then Laura can pass the scarf and journal on to Brenda perhaps?
We've PMed a bunch, so Laura has all the knowledge and encouragement that I am able to impart and the power of the Magic Scarf.  Great surgeons are the final ingredient.
See you on the other side, Laura.
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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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