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Cathy is now a "Postie"
« on: August 26, 2008, 08:26:09 pm »
Well, I made it. Holy Moly!

Staying at my parents house this week. The one tip that I never saw (but doesn't mean it's not here somewhere) is that Peppermints help a LOT with the nausia.

Since I've only been out 2 days, I haven't even seen what Tara posted for me when I was gone, but surgery was only 5 hrs and he said he saved my hearing. They will do a hearing test at a later date to see how much of a hearing loss I do have. No facial issues.

Balance issues of course, but I seem to be making progress each day on that, too (well, except when I passed out this morning. Was watching my mom take off my dressing. Guess that didn't sit too well with the whole new balance network in my head.  :-[)

I am being careful, taking it easy but also doing the exercises the pt talked to me about and my walks of course and working on eating (it's amazing how much no food for 5 days does to you). just taking things a bit at a time.

Thanks for being there for me everyone.

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cathy
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No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2008, 10:50:30 pm »
Cathy -

IMO "Holy Moly" pretty much sums it up ;)

Wish I would have known about the peppermints when I had my surgery; I had nausea for days and all the meds in the world didn't make a dent in it  :P

Tara did a wonderful job of updating us, and if I remember correctly, she did say your surgery was shorter than anticipated and that your hearing was saved (yea!)

As you say, balance will take some time, but daily progress is very encouraging.

Thanks for the update and keep up the good work  :)

Jan
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2008, 11:13:25 pm »
Hi Cathy,

Welcome back, postie. Glad to hear that it went so well, and you have some hearing too! Take it nice and easy for a while.

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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2008, 05:44:28 am »
Hey Postie Cathy! Welcome back and to the wonderful world of Postie-Hood!  Sending healing huggles and wishes for wellness right to you! Speedy recovery and congrats! you did it! :)

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Re: Cathy is now a "Postie"
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2008, 08:28:54 am »
Hi Cathy,
     Glad to hear your at your parent's house and that all went well, saving your hearing is great too!!  Again, take it one day at a time.......

   
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2008, 08:34:48 am »
Cathy!  So glad you're back and so now I guess you're a posting postie?  Yes, Holy Moly is the mantra.  Mine was ever so slightly different but can't be printed here lest I get smacked.  I'm so happy you are home and recovering.  BTW, ginger root (don't eat it, just suck on a piece of fresh ginger) is extremely effective for nausea.  Hope it passes soon.
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2008, 08:41:45 am »
Hey Cathy,
  Congrats on making it to the other side.  One heck of a trip, eh?  Glad things went well.  I somehow missed Tara's thread, even though I was keeping an eye out for it.  Keep getting better, and rest when you need to.

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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2008, 12:08:06 pm »
Hi Cathy,

Welcome to the other side! Sounds like you are doing great - and that's just at 5 days post-op! And since you said you are "being careful, taking it easy...just taking things a bit at at time," you're already well on your way to a smooth recovery!

Wishing you all the best - and congratulations on saving your hearing!

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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2008, 02:56:52 pm »
Welcome home, Cathy!  So glad you're there and on your way to recovery.  And what great news about your hearing!!

Good tip about the peppermint from you and the ginger root from Marci...that could be very helpful to folks.

We're going to hold you to your promise to take it easy!

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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2008, 03:29:36 pm »
Cathy~
So glad you are home & doing well.  When I had the T3 & was VERY nauseous, my MIL told me about ginger capsules that I took & they really helped.  Dave got them at Whole Foods in Baltimore b/c that was close, but I'm sure you can get them at any health food store.  It sure was easy just to pop a couple in!

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Re: Cathy is now a "Postie"
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2008, 04:17:10 pm »
Welcome home "Postie"!  I'm so glad to "hear" about your hearing!  What great news!

Keep taking it easy and you'll be feeling much better in no time, I'm sure!!

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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2008, 04:57:36 am »
Take it easy Cathy, I am glad everything went well. Got any peppermints left ??   :)
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« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2008, 02:32:56 pm »
hey Bulgarian connected Cathy,

welcome back! these are great news!
keep healing well!!

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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2008, 07:53:08 pm »
Am feeling so much better! Went to a massage theripist yesterday. That helped the headaches and the tightness in the neck so much. Walking outside is getting so much easier. The last walk I did today I even walked without having to hold onto my mom's arm. We figure we walked the equivalent of 8 blocks tonight.
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Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
Dr. Gantz / Dr. Woodson
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2008, 11:55:40 am »
Sounds like you are doing great, Cathy. Keep it up, nice and gentle. Stay well!

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