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sgerrard

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #105 on: August 04, 2008, 11:15:15 pm »
Quote from: Syl on August 04, 2008, 10:58:18 pm
I feel good right now, but will not be surprised if tomorrow isn't such a good day.

Well, they say the optimist is sometimes disappointed, while the pessimist is sometimes pleasantly surprised. You are sounding like a seasoned ANer now. ;)

Actually, your news is very good. Both driving yourself around, and walking around without a cane, are significant developments. Enduring a 9 hour visit to Marine World is a feat in itself, even for a normal person. :)

Great to hear you are making such good progress.

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #106 on: August 05, 2008, 02:00:57 am »
Hi Syl,

I just caught up with all your good news!

Congratulations on everything!

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #107 on: August 05, 2008, 08:24:43 am »
WHOO-HOO!!! 
that's all I have to say about that...

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« Reply #108 on: August 05, 2008, 09:47:22 am »
Syl - That's great news!  You are coming along great!  Walking without your cane *and* driving yourself around!  Great job!  Before you know it, you'll be driving old men off the road like Jan!  ;)

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Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #109 on: August 05, 2008, 10:37:00 am »
Syl-

Thrilling news!  So glad you are mobile again - it's a great feeling, isn't it?

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #110 on: August 05, 2008, 11:14:19 am »
Wow, Syl, you really have had a great few days! Sounds like wonderful progress!  You are, of course, still intitled to nap times, lots of them!

Hope the good news continues,

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #111 on: August 06, 2008, 05:56:22 am »
Hi Syl,
I am just playing catch up on the forum again.  My backaches are still plaguing me and keep me away for a day or two at a time.  Great news about your trip to Marine World, driving and doing your 3 mile walk again.  Did you start your vestibular rehab yet?  I have my first appointment next Tuesday and am curious to see how yours went  Maybe we can compare notes after my first session.  I'm very hopeful this will help -- the TP seemed sure it would.

Wishing you all good things,
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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #112 on: August 06, 2008, 10:40:32 am »
Wendy,

Had my 1st P/T appt. today. The therapist tested me with some exercises to see where I am with my balance. Then, we worked on my balance. I noticed improvement with each exercise I did. The first repetition for each revealed my vestibular deficiencies, but the final repetition showed noticeable improvement. After working with her for almost an hour, I left feeling dizzier than when I arrived for my appt. But that's how it is with vestibular exercises. She seems to think I'm doing really well, and come to think of it, so do I. It's amazing how fast my remaining vestibular nerve is kicking in. Sometimes I feel it's asleep at the wheel, but not today. I was sent home with some exercises for homework and will see here again in 2 wks. LIFE IS GOOD!!

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #113 on: August 06, 2008, 10:57:46 am »
Woo woo!  Congrats on your first appt!  That's all really good news!  A milestone for sure!  Congrats!

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Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
Story documented here:  http://briansbrainbooger.blogspot.com/

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #114 on: August 08, 2008, 07:08:05 am »
Yay Syl!!

It sounds like your first PT session was a complete success and I am ecstatically happy for you.!  Hope the homewolrk your PT gave you helps things improve daily.

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BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #115 on: August 08, 2008, 11:35:50 am »
Hello friends,

Yikes!!!! I have one more full week before I'm due to make an appearance a work. I'm due back Tues, Aug. 19.
Two weeks ago, I was having doubts about being ready and was considering extending my med. leave. Since then I have noticed a great deal of improvement in my condition (dizziness, balance, headaches) so I will show up as scheduled. However, my plan is to work shorter days that 1st week.

Life is returning back to normal.

Syl
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FINALLY FREE OF CHRONIC HEADACHES 4.5 years post-op!!!!!!!
Drs. Kato, Blumenfeld, and Cheung.

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #116 on: August 08, 2008, 12:08:50 pm »
Syl~
Glad you are going shorter days at first.  I did 1/2 days the first week - I alternated mornings & afternoons.  You might think about that, especially if there is a lot of traffic or something in your commute or getting ready seems to take more out of you than planned.

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T3-3/08
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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #117 on: August 08, 2008, 06:27:43 pm »
Syl's checklist:

  Facial Nerve    :)
  Hearing          :)
  Walking          :)
  Driving           :)
  Balance          :)
  Dizziness        :)
  Headaches      :)

Yup, you should be ready!

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #118 on: August 08, 2008, 09:08:22 pm »
Thanks Steve,

When you put it in a list like that, my progress report is excellent.

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Drs. Kato, Blumenfeld, and Cheung.

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Re: Syl's surgery update
« Reply #119 on: August 08, 2008, 10:03:17 pm »
Quote from: Syl on August 08, 2008, 11:35:50 am
Since then I have noticed a great deal of improvement in my condition (dizziness, balance, headaches) so I will show up as scheduled. However, my plan is to work shorter days that 1st week.

Life is returning back to normal.

Syl

Syl,
Starting with shorter days the first week is a great idea. 

I am doing a happy dance for you celebrating your improvement in your condition.

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