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Debbi

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OneYear MRI
« on: April 28, 2009, 03:57:41 pm »
Well, I am very pleased to report that I survived the Tube of 1,000 Curses (with the help of a little valium) and got my results from Dr. Golfinos who says that I have nothing up there but belly fat and brain.  Yahooooo!  He hasn't seen me since last September and was quite pleased with the facial progress - and reminded me that botox is an option in about another six months (I'm in no rush for that - needles in the face - YUCK.)

For fun, thought it would be cool to see the "before" and "after" MRIs (I know, only the AN crowd would think that this was anything other than completely gross!)
Here's how it looked last March, 2009 at diagnosis


April 28 - nothing but fat!


This is one of those times when I totally love my belly fat!!

Here's hoping that everyone else with upcoming MRI's has such good news!

Debbi
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2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
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leapyrtwins

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 03:59:58 pm »
Now there's a beautifully clean MRI  ;D

Congratulations, on the great news, Debbi !!!
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

Debbi

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 04:08:03 pm »
Thanks, Jan - and you know I am keeping fingers crossed that yours looks just like this!  I have never been so happy to see belly fat in my life...
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Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

JerseyGirl2

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 04:17:19 pm »
Debbi,

Congratulations on your outstanding MRI results! Jan, I hope your news will be equally wonderful!

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 04:37:47 pm »
I am so happy for you!! Hoping my MRI will look just as lovely next year.
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 05:38:43 pm »
Yea!  Congrats!  My turn in the tube 'o gloom next week!  WOO WOO!

Regards,
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 05:45:34 pm »
Debbi, that is so awesome. What a beautiful MRI!! Congrats.
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 06:11:10 pm »
Way to go Debbi!!! That's the MRI report we all hope for. Congrats.

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 06:54:28 pm »
Congrats Debbi!!! Terrific looking MRI and continued wellness wishes!

Way to go!
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 08:45:43 pm »
Woohoo Debbi!  Thats a real nice picture of your brain!  Especially the one without the big white spot :).
 
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 08:49:55 pm »
Quote from: Pooter on April 28, 2009, 05:38:43 pm
My turn in the tube 'o gloom next week! 

Will this be your first MRI post op, Pooter?

I found myself really stressing before my first one, but strangely calm for this one (2nd post op).  Maybe I'm just falsely confident, but I'm finding I'm not worried at all.

Best of luck to you.  Did you put your "date" on the AN Calendar?

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

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 10:06:23 pm »
Very nice MRI, Debbi. Congratulations on a great result.

I have been saving this link for a while, and your 1 year anniversary is a good time to post it.

It is a thread you started a year ago, called Happy Endings/New Doors:

http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=6260.0

I thought you (and everyone) might enjoy taking a look back. It might even be worth waking it up again.

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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: OneYear MRI
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 10:57:21 pm »
Hi Debbi
Instead of falling asleep at some late hour tonight, I was thinking of you and had to get up and check my computer to see if you'd had your MRI yet- and like magic, there was your post from today.  Congratulations!  I thought I remembered your appointment was today.  I was so happy for you that there's just a mushy, fat filler on the right and that Dr. Golfinos is pleased with your progress.  My Golfinos one year appointment is in June- and I'm edgy to get it over with. 
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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2009, 04:05:03 am »
Quote from: Nance on April 28, 2009, 10:57:21 pm
I was so happy for you that there's just a mushy, fat filler on the right and that Dr. Golfinos is pleased with your progress.
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Debbi,  I want to say CONGRATS too!  What kul pics!

Nance - what a great line (mushy, fat filler!)  I wish you well in June for your trip to the TOG!

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Re: OneYear MRI
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2009, 09:34:34 am »
Debbi,

Congratulations! All MRIs should look this good! I am sure you are a happy camper now and very relieved to find the good news, too! Your smile is beautiful in your picture. You sure have come a long way. Continued health and improvement to you!

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