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Catflower

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Surgery Tomorow
« on: April 07, 2008, 11:59:12 am »
The hospital just called.  I need to be there at 6:00 AM.  It's over a one hour drive so I probably won't bother with going to bed tonight.  I wouldn't be sleeping anyway.  I swear I'm more nervous about this procedure than I was about the original AN surgery.

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2008, 12:16:01 pm »
Gotta say you have nothing to worry about, no\little pain and over in just a hr at best, you will be fine, for me the most pain I had was getting the IV as I am not a good pin cushion anymore. Best of luck!!

David

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2008, 01:09:14 pm »
You'll do fine!  This is an easy one compared to the one you've already done.  I know it's hard not to be nervous when it's your own head that's involved, but try to get some sleep tonight.

Let us know how it goes!  We'll all be thinking of you!
Lori
Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2008, 01:15:08 pm »
BEST of luck, Catflower!  We'll all be awaiting an update.  Remember to ... breathe!

Debbi - up in 23 days...
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2008, 02:07:45 pm »
Catflower -

this is SUCH exciting news!!!

Like David and Lori said, you'll do great.  I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that all goes well  :)

I'm also curious to see what kind of "hat" you have post op - the very popular "beret" or the very stylish "cake string" LOL

Did you remember to put your surgery on the treatment calendar ??

Jan

Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2008, 04:12:29 pm »
Just think...it HAS to be better than what I just had done...however, you may have weird things in your head, I still win hands down for the most creative "make-up" job!!
You'll do fine -- I'll say extra prayers for you!
K
Translab 12/95@Houston Methodist(Baylor College of Medicine)for "HUGE" tumor-no size specified
25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2008, 04:25:24 pm »
Catflower:  Will keep good thoughts for a safe & successful surgery.
As Debbi said 'breathe...'          Nancy
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Catflower

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2008, 05:15:26 pm »


Did you remember to put your surgery on the treatment calendar ??

Jan


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I just added it.  I had to find the link because I had completely forgotten about it.  Can you imagine someone who has had AN surgery forgetting something :o

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2008, 05:50:53 pm »
I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!  I'm sure you will do great.
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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2008, 08:43:35 pm »
Can you imagine someone who has had AN surgery forgetting something :o

Wait, what was the question again  ???

Ever since my AN surgery, I have this memory issue LOL

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2008, 10:43:20 am »
Are you guys serious about having memory issues with the AN? I certainly can't afford to loose anymore of what I have (memory loss)!
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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2008, 11:12:47 am »
But on the bright side, at least you will have a legitimate excuse for forgetting things.  Blame it all on the AN - it can't be your fault, right?  It works for me.  I think.  I can't remember....
Lori
Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.

dpetty

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2008, 11:25:28 am »
Wow I must be weird, after the AN surgery my memory got sharper, never forget anything.....guess I am a odd bird....

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2008, 11:59:23 am »
Ohio Also -

my only memory issues are due to getting older and having too much to remember at the moment (aka a stressful life).

I can't attribute any memory problems to my AN or my AN surgery.  I have found that since surgery my brain works faster than both my mouth and my fingers.  I can think faster than I can type and faster than I can speak these days.  I have learned to type and then re-read and edit before I post.  I also frequently use words that I don't mean to use when speaking.   I know what it is I want to say, but sometimes something completely different comes out of my mouth  ???

I've heard from others on this forum, that neither of these situations is unusual after surgery.

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: Surgery Tomorow
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2008, 12:48:35 pm »
I get yesterday and tomorrow confused and left and right (people have to look at which way I am pointing!!), but I always thought that was more of a "stroke" thing for me!  I am definitely more forgetful...
K
Translab 12/95@Houston Methodist(Baylor College of Medicine)for "HUGE" tumor-no size specified
25 yrs then-14 hour surgery-stroke
12/7 Graft 1/97
Gold Weight x 5
SSD
Facial Paralysis-R(no movement or feelings in face,mouth,eye)
T3-3/08
Great life!