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Watch and Wait => For those in the 'watch and wait' status => Topic started by: boomer on January 30, 2009, 01:52:27 pm

Title: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: boomer on January 30, 2009, 01:52:27 pm

I have scheduled endoscope surgery on Feb 4 with Dr. Shahinian at Skull Base Institute in LA. I had originally had a date set for Translab set at HEI but with further research I have desided to do the endoscope procedure instead.  I feel comfortable with my new decision.  I was on the wait & watch for 6 month and with the follow up MRI found out it is growing so decided to do something about it and get on with life. 

Thank you everyone on this board who have helped me to make my decision.

Boomer

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Dog Lover on January 30, 2009, 05:44:22 pm

Good luck! Please keep us informed of your outcome.  :)

Cathy

PS. Isn't it a good feeling to have made the decision that is best for you?

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Dawn on January 30, 2009, 05:51:51 pm

Hi Boomer,

What exactly is the Endoscope procedure?  How big is your tumor?  I am in the wait and watch and going for next MRI March 3rd, will decide after that but I too want it out so I can move on and not think about it every day and one day I'd like to wake up without a Headache or feeling nauseas.

Please keep us updated on how well you do after surgery.

Thanks
Dawn

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Jim Scott on January 30, 2009, 06:01:01 pm

Boomer:

Congratulations on your decision.  I pray your endoscopic procedure is successful.  Please stop back afterward to update us on this new approach to acoustic neuroma removal.  Thanks.

Jim

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Keeping Up on January 30, 2009, 08:43:29 pm

Good luck Boomer

Two months as a truly new 'newbie', I was confident I could handle this waiting - but not sure I can do it.  I am already counting down the days until the next MRI - how odd is that.

I am quickly learning that what is right for me, isn't right for the next - and choices are all right for the right individual.

I look forward to reading you post-surgery recovery - may it be quick easy.

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: leapyrtwins on January 30, 2009, 09:20:51 pm

Good luck, Boomer.

It seems we have quite a few forumites choosing endocscopic surgery these days.

I hope everything works out well for you.

Jan

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: MAlegant on January 31, 2009, 08:04:35 am

Boomer,
Glad you've reached a decision, it feels good to have a plan, doesn't it?  I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Best,
Marci

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Dawn on January 31, 2009, 08:40:49 pm

Hey Keeping up - I don't think its wierd that you are counting days till next MRI...I am doing the same

Diagnosed 11/24/08, next MRI 3/3/09 and I can't stop thinking of all the decisions and how waiting is very hard...I just want it out and done with and on my way to recovery and moving on with my life.  I am in the same situation and my AN is about the same size as yours..

So don't feel alone, I feel the exact same way you do. PM me anytime if you want to chat...

Boomer I wish you luck and look forward to hearing about your procedure and especially your recovery and how you are doing

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: highlife on January 31, 2009, 09:34:49 pm

Boomer:
Wow.  That date is coming right up.  Please keep us posted!
You'll be in our hearts.
Steph

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: boomer on February 01, 2009, 09:40:31 am

Thank you everyone for your support.  I'm getting a little shaky the closer it gets.  But we know God is with us and I'm in his hands.  To "Dawn, Keeping up and Highlife"  I will keep you posted as how things are doing.   Talk to you later.

Boomer

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Esperanza on February 01, 2009, 10:42:35 am

Good luck for Wednesday, hope it all goes very well.  Although I can imagine you are nervous, you will be in very experienced
hands and what a relief to have the 'intruder' evicted!
x

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: nteeman on February 01, 2009, 12:03:19 pm

Good luck to you.  I just had my surgery last Tuesday and I am so glad it is over. The waiting was driving me crazy. The first two days were tough but then I got better fast. I went home on Friday. It feels great to be home now and adjusting to the post-op me.

Good luck,

Neal

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Dawn on February 03, 2009, 10:40:24 am

Hey Boomer,

Just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow, I'm sure everything will go great and you will finally be on the road to recovery!!!!

Look forward to hearing from you post op

Best wishes
Dawn

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: wendysig on February 04, 2009, 11:11:40 am

Hi Boomer,

I don't know how I missed the date of your surgery, sorry about that.  I hope you have a wonderful outcome -- you will be in my thoughts and prayers today.  I hope someone will be posting for  you, we're like mother hens and we like to know how our chicks are doing. 

Best wishes,
Wendy

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: highlife on February 04, 2009, 01:22:33 pm

I imagine Boomer will be out of surgery in about the next hour.  Bless her heart.
Steph

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Esperanza on February 05, 2009, 07:01:10 am

Hope it all went well Boomer....  :)

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: GRACE1 on February 05, 2009, 07:40:02 am

Boomer,

Thinking of you and hoping that it went smoothly.

Grace

Title: Re: I too leaving Wait & watch
Post by: Tumbleweed on March 02, 2009, 12:41:08 pm

Hi, Boomer:

I just now read this thread. I hope your surgery went exceedingly well. When you're up to it, please let us know how you are doing.

Best wishes,
TW