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mk

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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2011, 04:43:18 pm »
Thank you all. I know that this sounds trivial and has been said many times before but I don't know where I would be without this forum and your support. The suggestion for chocolate is great Maureen and I love chocolate. I must admit though that whenever I am down I eat more than a bite or two of chocolate  :P. And yes, great shopping in Vancouver.

I am happy to report that I am way down on my to do list. I even managed to go for a visit to the salon to dye and trim hair - hoping that it will last for a while.

Valerie, I have typed in all my consultations and details. I am happy to share information. Denise I am having surgery in Vancouver, BC. with Dr. Akagami.

I will be flying out on Tuesday - wow time flies fast.

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GK on April 23rd 2008 for 2.9 cm AN at Toronto Western Hospital. Subsequent MRIs showed darkening initially, then growth. Retrosigmoid surgery on April 26th, 2011 with Drs. Akagami and Westerberg at Vancouver General Hospital. Graduallly lost hearing after GK and now SSD but no other issues.

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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2011, 11:48:48 pm »
Marianna,

Sorry I haven't posted sooner, but I haven't been on here lately.  Oh gosh Vancouver, British Columbia and did I read great shopping!  I'm on my way to join you ;D!!!  All kidding aside, sounds like you have done your research and you are in very, very good hands.  So glad you went to the salon, a girl does have her priorities!

Wishing you a successful surgery and some great shopping,
Anne Marie XO
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« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2011, 07:22:52 pm »
So I am off to Vancouver tomorrow. I have pre-op appointments on Wednesday and Friday. Hopefully I will be able to squeeze in some shopping or at least sightseeing and perhaps relax a bit. Anne Marie, you are welcome to join, I would like to have company  ;D.


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« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2011, 12:47:41 pm »
Safe trip, successful surgery and some good shopping!  I really wish I could join you.

Thinking of you,
Anne Marie XO
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mk

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« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2011, 07:51:52 pm »
Brief update. I am done with all my pre-ops, including the EEG test - the gave me tons of information on what to expect but of course I already knew all that from what I have read on the forum  8)
So now I am ready for the big  day on Tuesday. It is a nerve wracking wait, but thinking that after all this journey I am almost there makes me feel better.
Oh, and this afternoon after the EEG test I managed to squeeze in a nice walk and some shopping. Felt good.

Marianna
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GK on April 23rd 2008 for 2.9 cm AN at Toronto Western Hospital. Subsequent MRIs showed darkening initially, then growth. Retrosigmoid surgery on April 26th, 2011 with Drs. Akagami and Westerberg at Vancouver General Hospital. Graduallly lost hearing after GK and now SSD but no other issues.

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« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2011, 09:14:52 pm »
WOW, they are putting you through a bunch of tests.  Wonder what I will be having in a couple of weeks.

We were in Vancouver 8 years ago and loved it!  Walked all around Gastown and took the ferry over to Victoria Island and Butchart Gardens.  Sure hope you are having a chance to do some sightseeing before next Tuesday.

Many thoughts and prayers for you, especially on Tuesday!

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« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2011, 11:15:17 pm »
I've marked my calendar, Marianna. I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday, sending positive, healing thoughts your way!

Best wishes for a great outcome.

Sincerely,
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« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2011, 07:57:30 pm »
Best wishes for a speedy and great recovery, I am right behind you.
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« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2011, 11:33:48 am »
Thank you all for your kind wishes and thoughts. I am looking forward to have all this behind me. I already miss my babies terribly.
I am going to start a separate thread for hubby to post an update after surgery.

Marianna
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GK on April 23rd 2008 for 2.9 cm AN at Toronto Western Hospital. Subsequent MRIs showed darkening initially, then growth. Retrosigmoid surgery on April 26th, 2011 with Drs. Akagami and Westerberg at Vancouver General Hospital. Graduallly lost hearing after GK and now SSD but no other issues.

yardtick

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« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2011, 08:45:09 pm »
Wishing you the best Marianna  :-* :-*

Anne Marie XO
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Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
Watch & Wait for more fun & games

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« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2011, 09:12:33 am »
Marianna,
Surgery date tomorrow. Thinking of you and praying for a quick ???, easy surgery :)
Maureen
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