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On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« on: May 13, 2009, 01:50:46 pm »
Hey all,

I'll be leaving for the Iowa this afternoon. Sugery is scheduled tomorrow at 7:15am w/ Dr. Gantz. I'll send a note post op. Thanks for all the great advise on this forum.

Ron
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No major Post-op issues.

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 02:52:35 pm »
Wish you the best, Ron!  We'll be watching for updates!

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 03:09:39 pm »
Ron;

Godspeed and of course, best wishes for a successful surgery along with a rapid recovery.  You'll be in the prayers of many, tonight and tomorrow.

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 03:13:15 pm »
Good luck, Ron.  It's a great feeling to put this behind you.  I'm five weeks post-op and couldn't be happier.
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 03:53:23 pm »
Will be keeping good thoughts & prayers for you!
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Facial nerve hemangioma. Probable dx 7/2008 confirmed 4/2009. Combo middle fossa and translab to remove the blood vessel malformation and snip ruined hearing and balance nerves by Drs. House and Brackmann @ House 6/2009. Doing great!

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 04:45:27 pm »
Good luck Ron
And remember the first few days dont count...They were the toughest for me...Thne once you get up and start walking and walking and walking and more walking it gets so much better. You will be in my prayers tonight.
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2009, 05:05:14 pm »
Ron,

All the best tomorrow.

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2009, 05:16:07 pm »
berst wishes ron!!
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 05:16:38 pm »
Ron-

Sending prayers and lots of good karma your way tomorrow!

Debbi - a couple of states over in NJ
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 05:26:10 pm »
Prayers heading your way, Ron.  See you on the other side!
 
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 06:30:58 pm »
Ron ....

Thinking about you for tomorrow ..... many prayers will be said.

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2009, 08:26:27 pm »
Best of luck Ron.

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2009, 08:28:30 pm »
You will be in good hands. God speed.

Hey - maybe Sue Doris and I should start an Iowa City Welcome committee! We can get advice from LA David! :)

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Dr. Gantz / Dr. Woodson
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2009, 08:48:57 pm »
Ron,

Sending good wishes your way for your surgery.  Eager to hear the news when you are a "postie."

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Re: On my way to Iowa...surgery tomorrow 7:15am
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2009, 09:07:53 pm »
Ron,

Best wishes. I hope all goes smooth and a speedy easy recovery.

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