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Mei Mei

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #90 on: December 23, 2010, 02:10:47 pm »
A great Christmas Cheer to you ALL!   Thanks for resonding this.  It's a cllassic now! :)
Mei Me
1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
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Rich56

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #91 on: December 24, 2010, 07:41:25 am »
Not only a cool sweater, he's got a neat "Hat" ;) 8)

Merry Christmas One and All ;D

Rich & Scarlett
SML (Scarlett's) other half, she had - 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid on 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston, MA. Dr. Barker & Dr. Lee of MGH/MEEI
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #92 on: December 24, 2010, 12:06:02 pm »
Now that is is some Christmas Cheer!! Great
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3.5 cm  Right AN retro       Barrows, Oct 06   
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LP                                   Barrows  Jan,2011
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #93 on: December 24, 2010, 01:29:41 pm »
Iv`e been on board over 3 years and first time I`v`e seen this lovely cute poem. Thanks+ Merry Christmas to all! Mickey

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #94 on: December 24, 2010, 07:55:13 pm »
To all of my AN Friends,

The ability to laugh is once again evident in Steve's clever Christmas poem, and to Steve I say thank-you!! To everyone on this forum, may I wish you a truly remarkable Christmas,
and the hope for the New Year that healing, wellness, acceptance, peace and tranquility be just part of everyone's year ahead. Blessings to all and a very special thank-you to each and every contributor to this wonderful forum.
Sharing the love,
Jackie in oregon
9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #95 on: December 25, 2010, 04:08:32 pm »
Merry Christmas to all ... not to mention that crazy poet from the Pacific Northwest- "Stevie"  ;)

CHeers,

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TJ

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #96 on: December 25, 2010, 05:37:49 pm »
What a wonderful thing to share with all of us.  It truly is GREAT!

TJ

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #97 on: December 26, 2010, 05:48:57 am »
Steve,

This is becoming quite the classic! Always enjoy the read! :)

Phyl
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #98 on: December 27, 2010, 02:54:46 pm »
Yes, thank you, Steve. And happy late birthday.
Nice to see you Rich and Scarlett!!!

Keri
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #99 on: December 16, 2011, 04:09:51 pm »
Time to bump this up. Thanks, Steve, and Merry Christmas to all!
MVD for hemifacial spasm 6/2/08
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #100 on: December 16, 2011, 05:12:24 pm »
Thanks for bumping this up again, Sara!

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Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
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Mei Mei

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #101 on: December 17, 2011, 08:07:15 pm »
Yes, time for another Christmas treat from Steve!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Mei Mei
1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
Drs. Niparko and Tamargo
35dB loss pre surgery and now SSD
Post surgical Headaches and Tinnitus
Dr Ducic Georgetown Excision Surgery May 2011
Dr. Schwartz GW  Titanium Mesh  March 2012
Drs Kalhorn/Baker, Georgetown Removal of Titanium Mesh

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #102 on: December 17, 2011, 08:36:20 pm »
Tis my first Christmas here on the forum and my first read of the clever version of the Christmas Carol.  Thank you Steve and a MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!


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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #103 on: December 19, 2011, 05:11:52 pm »
I wondered about this the other day, and I am so glad it got bumped up again.  This is the best poem ever!!!    I don't come here often anymore, but Merry Christas everyone and best wishes for a better 2012. 
Sue in Vancouver, USA
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #104 on: December 19, 2011, 05:35:25 pm »
That was a great poem!!  ;D  Thanks Steve.
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