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CHD63

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2009, 08:30:55 am »
Sue .....

Love your username!!!  That's the way it should be, right???  ;D

Thanks for the update ..... many prayers are going up right now!!

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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2009, 08:38:32 am »
Boss ~

Thanks for the update on Bob.  I'll check back later (and so will many others, I'm sure).  :)

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2009, 09:40:32 am »
Thanks for the update.  Keep them coming.

Prayers and good thoughts are on my agenda today for all of you.

Grace

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GK 12/06- Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr
MRI 5/07- Some necrosis;  Now SSD
MRI 12/08- AN size has reduced 50%
MRI 12/11- AN stable (unchanged from 12/08)
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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2009, 10:01:41 am »
Prayers are going up right now.

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2009, 10:32:03 am »
Sue,

Thanks for keeping us updated. Rich and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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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: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2009, 11:46:24 am »
Hi, Sue (Boss!)
I'll be thinking of Bob and you all as I ride by MGH on the T on my way home from work (in Cambridge).

Thanks for keeping us updated, and take care of yourselves too!

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2009, 12:29:09 pm »
Sue! Hi, its Phyllis from the Worcester brunch. I've been quietly lurking at this post today for the updates on Bob and sending wellness wishes from the Northshore to Boston .... thank you for taking time to keep us updated.  Will check back in later to see how things have gone.

hang in there..... and hope to see you both in October.

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2009, 12:30:07 pm »
Hi, Sue and the girls.
Don't be discouraged if you don't get updates.  Dave didn't hear a word until it was all over.  (Same surgeons)  Get a breath of this beautiful day's fresh air from time to time.  Also, the library halfway to the entrance is a quiet refuge if the worry vibes get too intense in the family waiting room.
It will be so exciting for you to see him come out on the other side.
What did you bake? Nevermind, just got caught up on the surgery date thread.  Wow!  Impressive.  That should keep them goin'.
Kisses and hugs to all of you,
Nancy
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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: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2009, 12:53:37 pm »
I hope and pray all goes well. And things usually do.

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2009, 01:34:26 pm »
Hi Sue, Jacq, and Nic,

I've been in your seat before, well maybe not your seat but the first one on the left as you enter the waiting room, at the table ;D

It's now 3:00 p.m. and I believe the updates will stop.  Don't let that alarm you, as I did, it is simply the end of the nurses shift, and they don't do the OR updates on second shift.  The volunteers at the computers can only tell you when the surgery is over.

Try not to put a time on the surgery, that's the worst thing you could do.  Just try to keep your selves busy, and like NancyMc (hi Nancy) said, walk around, check out the library, get a soda, or a bite to eat.

It can truly be a long day.  Bob has the best in my opinion, MGH and Dr. Barker (I don’t know Dr. McKenna).

Thank you for the updates.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers,

Rich and Scarlett
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Retrosigmoid on 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston, MA. Dr. Barker & Dr. Lee of MGH/MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2009, 03:28:56 pm »
Bob is officially out of surgery!!! They were able to remove the entire tumor in under 8hours. He is currently waking up a bit so they can go over a few checks and tests then he will be transported to the ICU for an overnight stay. They have said that he is already moving his face and everything went perfectly! I just want to say thank you for all the support and all the doctors and staff at MGH for keeping us all in such good spirits and constant contact. Thanks again everyone! ;D
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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2009, 03:41:41 pm »
Boss ~

Fantastic news!  Thanks so much for the positive end-of-surgery update!  We're all thinking of, praying and pulling for Bob to have a splendid and complication-free recovery.  So far, it seems as if he's well on his way.  Tell him he's now an 'official postie-toastie' (has undergone both surgery and radiation).  :)

Our support is freely given because we've been there and can empathize with AN patients and their families.  Here's hoping Bob has a peaceful night in ICU. 

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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. 

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2009, 03:43:32 pm »
WOW! Great news! We are so glad it's over and all went well.

Let the healing begin! :-*

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.

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2009, 03:47:33 pm »
Fabulous, Darlings!  Carry on with the celebrating!
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Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

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Re: Stoneaxe's Update
« Reply #29 on: June 17, 2009, 04:13:13 pm »
GREAT news!!  ...now on to paddleboarding!!  As JB would say - HE ROCKED IT!! ;D

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