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allegro17

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My Surgery updates
« on: April 27, 2009, 06:07:41 pm »
Hi Everyone!

Just really quick.... my mom will post updates here during my surgery.  I will check into my new hotel in a bit and can't wait to have the magic scarf around my neck!  I'll post more here tonight.

There's a lot to do to get ready for surgery, apparently.

:)

Laura
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Kathy M

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 07:36:40 pm »
Good Luck to you Laura!  Cant'wait to see you on the other side.  You are in my thoughts.

Kathy
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AN diagnosed 11/14/08, 3+cm, Retrosigmoid 1/13/09, Univ. Hosp., Cincinnati, Drs. Tew and Pensak
no facial nerve or eye issues!
3 more surgeries related to staph infections & osteomylitis over next 13 months.  New diagnosis of breast cancer.  Treatment completed 08/27/10.  Moving on!!!

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 08:16:37 pm »
Laura~
Prayers to you & yours.  Hope you get a little rest tonight!

K
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25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
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Great life!

Keri

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2009, 08:46:11 pm »
Hi Laura and Laura's mom,

I'm glad you and your mom are settled in. I hope that she feels support and encouragement as well from this group.
I so hope and pray everything goes well for you tomorrow! I know you're in great hands.

Keri
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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
My head feels weird!!

jerseygirl

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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 06:25:25 am »
Laura,

Best of luck to you! Hope everything works out as planned. You will look really chic with a scarf around your neck! With this type of surgery, bandaging is very small, almost like a bandaid. So you won't be able to use the magic scarf to cover it because it will be invisible to begin with!


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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.

SML

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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 07:06:17 am »
Hi Laura and Laura's mom,

We wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and praying for you today.

Scarlett & Rich 
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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.

leapyrtwins

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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 07:32:29 am »
Good luck, Laura  ;D

And many thanks to your mom for agreeing to keep us in the loop - you know how we worry.

Are you going to post pictures of yourself in the lovely magic scarf?

I'll be among the group thinking of, and praying for, you.

All the best,

Jan
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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

tenai98

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 07:44:26 am »
Best of luck. Soon it will be behind you with recovery as your main agenda.
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allegro17

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 07:45:27 am »
Leave it to me to be here 45 minutes before surgery :)

Just want to let you know that I also have a "the status" site:

www.thestatus.com
patient ID: Barbieri
password: marathon1

there are some updates and pics there, too.

Laura
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leapyrtwins

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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 07:51:21 am »
Wow, Laura!  Thanks for the link.

I had NO idea things like this existed.  www.thestatus.com  What a concept! ;D

Jan
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Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

moe

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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 10:00:07 am »
Wow again, Laura!
Positive Prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.
Will keep posted.
Maureen
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NancyMc

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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 10:27:53 am »
Checked out the website and looking forward to reading that you are on the other side of the procedure.
Hang in there, Mom and Dad!
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Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
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Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

allegro17

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 11:40:35 am »
Laura went into surgery this morning at 10:30.  There's about an hour prep in the OR, and then about 3 hours for the procedure.   I will keep you all updated as best I can.   Thanks for all the prayers and support!   

Rhona, Laura's mom
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Keri

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 11:52:38 am »
Hi Rhona,
I met Laura last week in Boston. We went to the AN brunch together. I think that it was great for her to see so many people who were recently post op doing well. Monday I parked myself on the final stretch of the marathon course and looked for my husband, friends and Laura. I never saw her (though I know she ran right by - just difficult with so many). She did so well! The experience made me wish I could qualify - what great crowd support!

We will be praying for Laura and you today as you wait.
Oh, I drove her around Boston, through the tunnels, etc. What an experience! If she survived that with me, brain surgery should be a piece of cake!

Take care, and thank you for posting. In the short time we've known Laura, we've come to admire her and care about her.

Keri
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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
My head feels weird!!

anissa

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Re: My Surgery updates
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 11:55:49 am »
Best wishes Laura, I'll be keeping up with updates. 
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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
--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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