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MissMolly

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Miss Molly surgery updates
« on: June 22, 2009, 05:56:53 am »
Hi folks...
The nurses just rolled Molly in...She is keeping a good "game face" going...
She is definately looking foward to getting thru this...
As you all know...All one can do is just wait...
I will post updates...
Cheers all...
Steve

ps...I saw something in this thread about moving the discussion to another area...
I'm a rookie so just let me know if I should...
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MidFossa surgery completed June 22nd
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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: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 06:48:59 am »
Prayers for Miss Molly and loved ones today!
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 08:13:47 am »
I say just leave it here, so us junkies can find the updates, but then I'm not in any position of authority.
Did the muffin basket go in with her?  If not, get them to the Grey surgical desk where the team take their breaks.
Good luck.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2009, 09:54:57 am »
Quote from: MissMolly on June 22, 2009, 05:56:53 am
Hi folks...
The nurses just rolled Molly in...She is keeping a good "game face" going...
She is definately looking foward to getting thru this...
As you all know...All one can do is just wait...
I will post updates...
Cheers all...
Steve

ps...I saw something in this thread about moving the discussion to another area...
I'm a rookie so just let me know if I should...

Hi Steve and thank you for keeping us updated on Molly. The wishes still coming through from the N. Shore towards MGH.  Since you are a "rookie", will give you a break since today is a wee bit stressful, but yes, we should continue this in "Post Treatment", hoping that the next time you post, Molly will be an official "postie"... I know she's been waiting to be called that! :)

Hang in there... and hoping next time you check in, it will be terrific post-surgery news. 

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2009, 11:47:01 am »
The Muffins got wheeled in with Molly...
She saw to it...
Right now just waiting...
Will post over in "Post Treatment" with any more news...
Cheers all...
Steve
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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: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2009, 12:48:32 pm »
Hey Steve!  I've got my train tickets and all that and I'm heading up on the 26th to Worchester.  No worries, I've got a ride all set up so I don't need a pick up or anything.  Give me a call and let me know how mom's doing when you can OK?  Please?  ^_^  I left a message at home, but I wasn't sure how often you'll be checking them.

Mom, I love you and I hope your surgeons are more polite then my urologist was ha ha!

Love
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2009, 02:48:38 pm »
Molly .....

My thoughts and prayers have been with you and Steve and Adrienne today!  I am anxious to hear that you are out of surgery and doing well.

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2009, 03:00:58 pm »
Just chatted with Dr. Martuza...Looks like the muffins did the trick!!!
Molly seems to have come through OK...Doc says the facial and auditory nerves
appear to be intact...We shall see...but it looks good so far...
Cheers all...
Steve
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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: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2009, 03:11:50 pm »
Woo-hoo! ;DI am so glad the surgery went well.wishing a happy,speedy recoup.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2009, 03:25:38 pm »
Great news!....all our best.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2009, 05:08:25 pm »
Yippee!  Another MGH/MEEI success story . . .
Tell her I hope she gets a window seat on the 12th floor and enjoys the great view for as long as necessary.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2009, 05:17:23 pm »
Great news...
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2009, 05:34:57 pm »
Great news, Steve - and just what everyone was hoping for! 

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2009, 06:43:07 pm »
Congratulations!
Another successful surgery.
Will stay tuned.  Now Steve and Adrienne get some rest ya hear?
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2009, 06:50:53 pm »
That's wonderful news! A new postie is born! :D

Best wishes for Molly's recovery, and a big thank you Steve and Adrienne for keeping us updated.

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