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Debbi

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NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« on: September 11, 2009, 08:56:20 am »
It's time to gather the ANers in the NY/NJ area for fun, food and laughs!

When:  Saturday, November 7 at 12 Noon
Where:  Brendan's Bar and Grill - 42 W. 35th Street - Between 5th and 6th Avenue
Who:  Anyone who lives or is visiting the area, anyone who has, had, or wants to have  :D an AN!

Wendysig and moi are coordinating, so feel free to PM either of us if you have questions.  And, as we get closer, let us know if you plan to attend so that I can book a suitably large table. 

Brendan's has a fixed price brunch menu on weekends; figure on around $25 per person all inclusive.  For more info on the restaurant, click here http://www.brendansbar.com/

Hope you ALL can make it!  We promise lots of laughs and good friends.
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2009, 10:25:03 am »
Wish Dave & I could come - you know how we all seem to laugh & have a good time when we are together!!  ::)

K ;D
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: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2009, 12:08:41 pm »
I will be there! I am looking forward to seeing all of you and having lots of fun. Thanks to Debbi and Wendy for organizing this lunch.

    Eve
Right side AN (6x3x3 cm) removed in 1988 by Drs. Benjamin & Cohen at NYU (16 hrs); nerves involved III - XII.
Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2009, 06:49:32 am »
Will be a postie by then and hope to attend...see how my post surgery (sept 23) goes!:)
5 mm lateral IAC (impacted?) diagnosed 6-09-09
middle fosa 9/23 HEI - Brackmann/Schwartz
all tumor gone, facial perfect, no ringing
SSD on right side - Rockin' and Rollin'

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2009, 09:43:23 am »
I intend to be there.

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2009, 01:34:18 pm »
I intend to be there! Mike+Pat

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2009, 04:14:22 pm »
Debbi and Wendy,

Thanks, as always, for organizing this get-together. I've marked my calendar and am looking forward to seeing everyone on November 7!

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
Translab surgery and BAHA implant: House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, 1/2008
Drs. J. House, Schwartz, Wilkinson, and Stefan
BAHA Intenso, 6/2008
no facial, balance, or vision problems either before or after surgery ... just hearing loss
Monmouth County, NJ

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2009, 05:53:39 pm »
I'll be there!  I'm so excited!  Thank you all!
Jeff
Watch and wait since May 2009.

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2009, 06:43:26 pm »
I'm in.

Joe-
Right side AN removed 1/10/07 @ NYU Medical Center
Dr's Roland and Golfinos

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2009, 04:58:01 pm »
i hope to attend. i will confirm asap. thanks!
Pennsylvania:female: 40 yrs. old
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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2009, 07:53:13 pm »
I am going to make an all out effort to be there this time.   
1 cm, 6mm, 4mm on Left side. Surgery performed 11/6/2008 by Dr. Kalmon Post and Eric Smouha at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC.
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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2009, 10:05:53 pm »
I'm planning on it!  Thanks Deb and Wendy for coordinating and if there's anything I can do to help please let me know!
Nancy-diagnosed Jan. 2008
1.2 cm left side AN
Translab June 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Left ear, Left side facial weakness, BAHA Feb. 2009

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2009, 06:01:36 am »
Awesome!  Sounds like we are going to have our largest gathering ever!  Wcrimi, hope to finally meet you!  Madison, JeffB, Another NY Newbie - looking forward to meeting all of you!

I'll get a firmer headcount as we get closer so I can reserve a large enough table at the restaurant.  And, I'll PM everyone with my cell phone number for any last minute changes/questions.  In the meantime, spread the word!

warmly,
Debbi (and Wendysig)
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2009, 03:11:20 pm »
Just wanted to update this for those of you in our area who are keeping track - YES, we are still brunching on Nov 7 at noon in NY and anyone who lives are is visiting the area is invited.  It's nothing formal, just a fun gathering.  Laughs guaranteed!

Debbi
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

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Re: NYC/NJ Area Brunch at Brendans
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2009, 03:33:09 pm »
Just wanted to update this for those of you in our area who are keeping track - YES, we are still brunching on Nov 7 at noon in NY and anyone who lives are is visiting the area is invited.  It's nothing formal, just a fun gathering.  Laughs guaranteed!

Debbi

I'm STILL in!

Neal
Diagnosed 12/16/2008
AN 2.4 X 2.0 X 1.6 CM
surgery performed on 1/27/2009 Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC
Dr.Bederson & Dr. Smouha
9:30am thru 5:50pm
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