ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: krbonner on August 13, 2007, 05:58:42 am
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Well, actually it's 11 months today since my surgery but I didn't want deal with it at the same time we're getting my oldest used to the school bus and Kindergarten.
So it's off to Boston and a visit with McKenna this afternoon. Keep me in your thoughts, and I'll let everyone know how it goes. I'm expecting to hear the tumor is still all gone, but am still a bit nervous.
Thanks! Happy Monday!
Katie
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I can't believe it's almost a year?!?!? :o It actually feels like yesterday that you had your surgery... time flies, eh?
I know your appt is going to go real well... and sending you MASSIVE huggles, knowing it's going to be nothing but terrific news all the way around.....
Good luck today... although... I have a feeling it's going to be a great day for you! :)
xo
Phyl
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GOOD LUCK KATIE - hoping for an EMPTY MRI - well, you know what I mean... I wanted to wait another year on the MRI (didn't want to know), but decided to go ahead & get the one year done too. Waiting on the auth from my PCP. Putting out good thoughts, Nancy
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Hi Katie! I'm adding my wishes for a nice trip to Boston and a beautiful clear MRI!!
Betsy
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Good luck to you today! I hope you have great news..... I just wanted to tell you that I just had my MRI and the radiologist faxed the results to my doctor the same day. I wonder if that can be the same scenerio for you. The waiting isn't fun.
Please let us know !!
Pattibobatti
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Katie,
Sending good vibes your way and hope you get an "all clear" MRI report. Prayers and huggies also coming your way.
Jean
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Thanks for the wishes, everyone!
I had my MRI at 11am at Mass Eye and Ear this morning, and met with Dr. McKenna at 1pm. He does a "wet read" so I get the results right away. And I'm all clear! Yay! Not a single glowing spot anywhere to be found. Next MRI isn't for 2 more years. That makes me a little nervous, but he's really confident that there's nothing there to monitor. And I know he'll be available to talk if anything changes in the meantime.
Mass Eye and Ear also got a whole brand-spanking-new MRI suite since the last time I was there in October. It's much nicer, and now befits an institution of their caliber. And they finally caught up with the rest of the world and can play music at you during the MRI now! Thank goodness.
;D ;D ;D
Katie
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amazing news Katie, Im thrilled for you.
You know what, just be happy and healthy, in one year 11 months and three weeks let yourself thingk about it but until then ENJOY !!!
Take care
Tatianne
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Katie, great news.......what a relief for you. It feels good to hear some good news for a change. Again, glad to hear the great news.
Sue/NH
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Hi Katie and congrats to you!!
I can't believe it has been 11 months since your surgery. I checked your carepages site 5 times a day back then. I especially remember your first picture post op. You looked great and sailed through surgery as good as anyone can. You truly are an inspiration to all. Thank you for your posts.
Kathy
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KAtie,
Congrats on your "clean" MRI !
Eve
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Thank you everyone for the support and kind words. I am overwhelmed with all the positive energy!
The other good news today is that the hearing in my non-AN ear is now back to exactly where it was before the surgery. (It was somewhat decreased at my last hearing test a few weeks post-op - probably because of swelling and fluid retention in my skull.) This is a big deal to me because I do also have a slight hearing loss in my "good" ear due to ear drum replacement surgery I had when I was 6 years old.
Now to focus on getting my 5 year old ready for Kindergarten (he has a hard time adjusting to new situations).
;D
Katie
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So glad to hear of your good news, Katie! Won't it be nice to get to focus on school starting, etc.? Kindergarten is a big deal...I'm glad you can be there fully for your little guy now that you know your tumor is long gone. CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy each and every moment of the next few weeks. This is a special time & Life is precious...
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YAY Katie!!!!! You have nothing in your head!!!!!!!! ;D ;) :-*
*runs like heck!*
Phyl
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Hi Katie,
What great news you have!! Good for you. I does feel great to get that news, doesn't it????
I wanted to tell you that I will be thinking of you this week with your son, too. Now you are doing exactly what you should be doing...taking good care of him. All moms know and remember the first day of school for their children. I think in some ways it is just as hard on the moms and dads!!
I remember that I did get my son all settled in his new classroom and he seemed fine. Well, I wasn't fine and had to peek in the window one more time. He saw me and started bawling.....His teacher was thrilled with me.
Have a wonderful time with your son. They are bessings! It would be great if you posted a picture of him on his big day!!!
Pattibobatti
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Hi, Katie:
Just popped in to offer my sincere congratulations on your 1-year MRI that showed no tumor growth.
I had my 1 year MRI in June and had a similar result; shrinkage and necrosis. I'm happy to learn of other AN patients who are experiencing similar (good) news.
I hope your son is adjusting to Kindergarten. I had a little difficulty with it (so I'm told) so we placed my son (an only child) in pre-school classes to help him become acclimated to the social setting he would experience in Kindergarten. It worked pretty well and he did O.K., but not without a few small dramas, which were expected. 23 years later, he's a fine, well-adjusted young man. Don't worry too much, just do the best you can to help your boy adjust to the big world.
Again: congratulations. ;D
Jim
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**taking heaving breaths having unsuccessfully tried to chase down Ms. Phyl**
Again, thank you for all the kind words.
As a side note, I took my son to visit his new classroom today. He's been in preschool for 2 years now, and thrived there, but that was a different school. He feels much better now that he knows what it looks like. Next week, he'll get to meet his teacher. (Schools here in New England don't start until after Labor Day.) He's very ready for school, and I have no doubt that he'll do really well - he's just one of those kids that feels a lot of anxiety over every little change - just like my husband does! ;D
I'll post pictures of the first day of school. My 2 year old is starting preschool for the first time, too, so it's a double-whammy on my sensitive mommy-heart! :-\
Katie
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Congratulations!!!! Good luck to the boys, and their Mommy!
Ellen