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MissMolly

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Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« on: May 19, 2009, 12:55:42 pm »
Just got a call from Dr. McKenna's office and it looks like my surgery will be on June 22nd - a monday.  Just enough time to finish up end of the school year stuff (though it will be done poorly as I feel so crummy most of the time).  I somehow feel better now that I have made the move and have an actual date.  Scared, but feel better.  Jim, how do I put this on the calendar?

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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 Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 12:57:27 pm »
Molly -

congratulations on the date  ;D

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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 01:02:11 pm »
Hey Molly!

Congrats on the surgery date and hoping that nerves will calm down to prep you for your visit to MGH/MEEI.  I've put it on the AN Calendar for you (http://www.my.calendars.net/AN_Treatments) and sending those wellness wishes your way!

Hang in there until then..... wellness wishes, as always!
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2009, 02:36:48 pm »
Molly .....

Just having a date should make you feel a little better or at least it did for me.  This way you have a specific timeframe instead of the uneasiness of an indefinite end to your feeling crummy.  ..... and it is good for you to have the school year to finish to keep your mind on something else at least part of the time.

Here's for well wishes for a swift passing of time between now and June 22nd, successful surgery, and uneventful recovery!  Thinking about you!!

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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2009, 03:42:28 pm »
Molly,
That's great!  Sorry you're feeling less than fantastic.  If you're up for it, do some special activities before your big day.  You can walk in there with confidence.  Your neurosurgeon is mine's boss, and we all know McKenna is wonderful.  Try to feel good about your decision and the access to a skilled team.  And, hint, hint, take muffins on the morning of the surgery, healthy ones to fortify them for the long procedure.  The first thing they said to me when I woke up was, "The muffins were great!" 
Wishing you an easy, breezy outcome,
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2009, 03:48:19 pm »
Molly,

Just checked in for the first time in a while and saw this.  Congratulations on your decision!

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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2009, 11:50:32 pm »
Congrats on a date Molly. I follow you by 4 days with McKenna and Barker. Seems like McKenna has been awful busy with AN's these days.
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2009, 06:36:14 am »
Hey, Bob.  On your way in to surgery, run up to the 12th floor neuro unit and wake up Molly with a big hug.  She'll be ready to head home that afternoon I predict.
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 11:58:22 am »
Hi, Molly!
Just checked in after a bit of off-time ....

It's sure going to be busy in June at MGH! 

Wishing you the best outcome with your surgery!
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 01:31:05 pm »
Yay!  I'll have a surgery buddy!!  Do come by and say hi, Bob.  If for anything, to keep my husband in line.  I haven't broken it to him yet that he is going to be responsible for updating my posts during/after surgery.  It was great to hear how Nancy was doing during those hours/days. 

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Age 61 - married with three adult kids
MidFossa surgery completed June 22nd
Mass General/Mass Eye and Ear - Martuza and McKenna
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 Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2009, 09:57:38 pm »
Hi Molly,
Glad you have a date too.
All the best to you and your family!
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2009, 10:58:02 am »
Molly and Bob,
Good thing you two can follow each other, and support each other post op.
That is great!
Congrats on the surgery date, Molly. It will be here before you know it.
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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2009, 04:48:49 pm »
Elliemae?

Are you going to be at MGH at the same time I am?  Let me know.

Also, do I dare ask Steve for a hat?

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Diagnosed 3/09 1.1cm tumor - 4/17/09 - had grown to 1.2
Age 61 - married with three adult kids
MidFossa surgery completed June 22nd
Mass General/Mass Eye and Ear - Martuza and McKenna
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 Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2009, 09:56:30 pm »
Quote from: MissMolly on May 24, 2009, 04:48:49 pm
Also, do I dare ask Steve for a hat?

Everyone is allowed to ask.  ;)

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Re: Surgery Scheduled for June 22nd
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2009, 07:51:08 pm »
I'll definitely swing by and say hello. From what I hear I'll be in a day before for tests so I'd guess you'll still be there then. I'm still hoping to have my date moved earlier but not holding my breath.
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