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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #120 on: May 15, 2008, 02:12:49 pm »
Hi everyone!  I just wanted to say hi.. Thanks to everyne who keeps Jenni in line. I will try to get on later.  Love ya lots!!!!

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #121 on: May 15, 2008, 02:22:35 pm »
Hi Brian -

Good to hear from you!  I just got up from my afernoon nap (just can't seem to give those up yet) and was happy to see that you've been up and online.  Remember to take it easy - and don't scrimp on the naps! 

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #122 on: May 15, 2008, 02:23:31 pm »
*runs in, gives Jenni and Brian drive-by huggles, runs back out!*  :-*

wooooosssssshhhhhhh!
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #123 on: May 15, 2008, 02:29:58 pm »
Hey, Brian!

Good to see you around.  I'll look for your post later, if I'm logged on.  Take it easy.  :)

Jim
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #124 on: May 15, 2008, 03:24:31 pm »
Hey, Pooter!  Glad you stopped by.  Come back soon!

Now, get some rest  :D

Jan
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #125 on: May 15, 2008, 04:28:52 pm »
Pooter -

Yep, we've been keeping Jenni in line.  Woooohooooo - what a trouble maker she is!   :D

Hope the healing is going well!

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: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #126 on: May 15, 2008, 11:14:37 pm »
So Pooter, truthfully, it was like a Mack truck, wasn't it  ???

But don't worry, it's in your rearview mirror now.

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #127 on: May 16, 2008, 01:03:31 am »
Jan
Love the Mack truck review mirror analogy.  For all you future posties, this is a good way to look at things.  Ya get hit with a Mack but it's over and done and it's time to move on with things like recovery and life.
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #128 on: May 16, 2008, 05:35:30 am »
I'd like to request a light pickup truck, please...

Tamara
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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #129 on: May 16, 2008, 10:31:32 am »
Tamara -

We'll keep our fingers crossed for a Mini Cooper for you!  Or is that a Cooper Mini.  Either way...   ;D

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: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #130 on: May 16, 2008, 10:41:48 am »
I think it's Mini Cooper, but what do I know - I currently drive a really boring van  :( 

My children are under the false impression though that I will buying each of them a Corvette for their 16th birthday.  I definitely have to have a long talk with those kids  ::)

I just wondered what Pooter's take was on the Mack truck because when I mentioned it to him pre-surgery, I think he thought I wasn't serious.  Why anyone would think I'm not always serious is beyond me  ;)

Jan

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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

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #131 on: May 16, 2008, 10:51:59 am »
Jan?  Not serious?  Who could ever think that!!

But I can't believe you're not going to buy your kids Corvettes!  I mean come on - they're only twins - not quadruplets!   :D

I remember telling my parents I wanted the same thing when I got my license.  Guess what I got?  A "Vette" alright - but it was a Chevette - not a Corvette.
Ah, my Dad.. quite a joker.

But don't feel bad, Jan... I have the really boring van too - after much protest...my husband promised me after all the kids move out I can get a Lambourghini.  I think I should have gotten that in writing because I'll probably end up with another Chevette or something.   :'(

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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« Reply #132 on: May 16, 2008, 10:58:14 am »
Lori -

writing is the way to go on all promises made by husbands who mean well  :D  I think you missed the boat by not getting him to sign a contract LOL

I have promised myself a green Jaguar before I die - which means I'll potentially have to live to be 105 to realize that goal.  By then the DMV will probably not want to renew my license  :D

Actually when I found out I was pregnant - many years ago - I was hoping for triplets!  Don't know what was on my mind, but I'm glad the good Lord had enough sense to only give me twins.

Jan

PS - maybe if we sweet-talk Phyl she'll mention to the powers that be at the ANA that the moderators need a few cars.  Say like a Lamborghini and a Jaguar  ;) 

 
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« Reply #133 on: May 17, 2008, 07:38:28 am »
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maybe if we sweet-talk Phyl she'll mention to the powers that be at the ANA that the moderators need a few cars.  Say like a Lamborghini and a Jaguar  ;)

I'll take the Jaguar (XK model) in British Racing Green and the Lamborghini (Gallardo model) in bright red,  thanks.  Oh, and with gas at $4. + per gallon, I'll require an ANA gas credit card with very high spending limits.   :D

Jim
4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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Re: Pooter's surgery updates
« Reply #134 on: May 17, 2008, 09:09:58 am »
Jim, Willie wants to know if he can drive your lamorghini?   ;D

Debbi - race-car drivers wife...
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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