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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: NL on November 17, 2009, 08:33:26 pm
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Hi All,
Mike's son, who is manning the updates on Mike's blog, was having a few problems connecting to the internet - so Mike's mom asked if I would pass along the latest news.
Mike is doing well, having dinner in ICU and waiting to be transferred to a private room. The docs were able to remove the entire tumor. He's not having any facial issues, but was having problems with dizziness. She also said he was nauseous at first, but later felt good enough to ask for seconds on the sherbet. :) She said he's complaining just enough to know that he's doing OK. :)
Mike thinks they may not have been able to save his hearing, but his mom said he is very happy that the tumor is out. ;D
Hopefully his son will be able to give us some more news soon.
Mike's blog:
http://mikessurgery.blogspot.com/ (http://mikessurgery.blogspot.com/)
Congrats on your new postiehood, Mike!
Nancy
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Nancy,
Thanks so much for keeping us posted on Mike. I've been thinking about him everyday and hoping to hear good news. Wonderful that they got the whole tumor and he has no facial problems. What a blessing!
Amy
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Fantastic news!! So happy to hear it.
(PS: Hi, Nancy!)
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PPS:
having dinner in ICU
I couldn't even think of food in ICU, let alone eat any -- so he's already doing great!
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Thanks for the update on Mike. I've been praying for him, and am so glad everything went well. Can't wait to see a picture of him wearing the infamous, "magic scarf!!"
Gingerbread6
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Nancy .....
Thanks for the update on Mike ...... sounds like he is ahead of schedule if he is asking for seconds on sherbet in the ICU!! Yeah for no facial issues. As for the hearing, he might still have some return yet if he did not have a translab. This is the good news we like to hear!
Prayers continue for an uneventful recovery.
Clarice
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Wow, sounds like Mike is doing well.
I was nauseaus and dizzy for days - didn't eat until about day 4 or 5. Glad Mike was able to have sherbet so soon - it will help him feel up to walking in a day or two.
Thanks for the update, Nancy.
Jan
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Great update on the blog. I tried to post a comment but it would not allow me too. Mike you look great! Now I know what I'm in for next month when it's my turn!! So glad that you are doing so well. Can't wait to see you in the "magic scarf."
Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Keep up the good work, Mike's son on the blog.
Take care and God Bless,
Gingerbread6
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wonderful news....eating already...wow...took me days just to even think of food. Keep on trucking Mike and welcome to postie land
Jo
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Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the update on Mike. I'm glad to hear he's doing so well already! I also hope the nausea and dizziness ease up for him soon.
Sending healing vibes,
Wendy
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Nancy, thanks for the update. I was checking his blog all day yesterday and started getting worried that something hadn't gone well...Sounds like it all went fabulously! So, MIke, if anyone is reading this to you, way to knock it out of the park! If you are eating in ICU, you are WAY ahead of the game. You will be amazed at how you feel by the end of this week. Keep us posted and I LOVE the picture of you in icu, holding the magic scarf in your hand. Working its magic, as always!
Cheryl
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So glad to hear that all went well. Just stopped by the blog - great pictures!!!
Debbi
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That is great news! Thanks for the update. Prayers continue from WI :)
Bren~
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Nancy ~
Thanks for the update on Mike and the splendid news regarding his excellent recovery! Prayers answered, again. :)
Jim
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Just stopped by the blog - great pictures!!!
His son is doing a really nice job on the blog. I know Mike was a bit worried what might get posted, but IMO Junior is handling things like a pro.
Hopefully we will get some more good news from St. Vincent's soon!
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I just checked in with Mike's mom to see how he was doing. She said he's doing really well - and put him on the phone!
He said he was feeling great, had found his center of balance and had no dizziness or nausea. (He said the only time they were really an issue was in ICU.) He'll most like be going home tomorrow. I passed along all the well-wishes and told him he'll have lots of reading to catch up on when he gets home. :)
He said he feels fairly energetic. I reminded him it's the steroids and not to push himself when he gets home, or he might find himself taking a "kitchen floor nap." ;)
Hopefully he'll feel good enough to check in himself sometime next week. ;D
Way to go, Mike!
Nancy
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Thanks for the updates Nancy! I'm very happy for Mike and wish him a speedy recovery.
Mike, if you are reading this, listen to Nancy. Take it easy, even if you feel like a million bucks. I've pushed it a few times and discovered how quickly things can run down. No kitchen floor naps yet, but pretty darn close!
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Hi there.
Getting to the post treatment side isn't easy. I just want to thank everyone for all your thoughts and good wishes. They worked. My family and I appreciate reading your messages. I gonna cut this short it's hard on the eyes. Talk to you soon.
Mike
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Mike - it is great to see you posting so soon after your surgery. Don't feel bad, it will get easier on the eyes as the days pass. I hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving this year!
- Dennis
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Yeah ..... a post straight from Mike. That's super, even if short! Still pulling for you!
Clarice
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Hey, Mike (postie) ~
Good to see you post - even if it's a quick one! Rest as much as you need and post what you can when you can. We'll all be here.
Jim
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Hey Mike - welcome to the other side! Just remember to take it easy and don't overdue. The thing with reading/typing gets better fairly quickly.
yahoo for you!!!
Debbi
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Hi Mike,
I'm new but just looked at your blog....love the pics ! So pleased to hear you are doing so well. Take it easy and get lots of pampering.
Ali
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Mike -
Glad to see you're home and already posting even if it's short. Slow and steady is the way to go, if you overdo things your body will let you know (I'm a poet!!! ;D ;D ;D) Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and looking forward to hearing how you're doing.
Best wishes,
Wendy
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Hey Mike, Thanks for the e-mail and glad to hear things are going o.k.
Take care and be sure to get the rest. (I'm learing the negative side effects of that the hard way)
Denise Sanford
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Hi Mike,
So glad that you are home and doing so well.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your son did a great job on your blog. Great pics of you and your family. Rest up and enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family.
Take care and God Bless,
Gingerbread6
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Hey Guys, wanted to let yas know I just got an update on Mike (Loose Screws) blog. www.mikessurgery.blogspot.com Be sure to check it out. He too has now gotten the delayed facial issue like I have.
Crazy stuff these surgeries can do!
Denise Sanford
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Congrats!Welcome to postie land!Happy Thanksgiving.I am sure you will be eating 3x the norm due to massive amounts of steroids.....no worries when you come off of them you will loose whatever u gained pound wise.....You will be learning even more as the months come.I think these ANS make us much wiser.
maybe a little bit more forgetful but definatly wiser!Well wishes for a quick painless recovery!
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Denise ~
Thanks for the heads-up and the link to Mike's blog.
He's had his obstacles to overcome but he seems to be handling everything as well as anyone could expect. I pray the facial issues will resolve quickly. With his indomitable spirit, I think Mike wiil be O.K.
Jim
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Hi Mike
I just caught up on your progress on your blog. The pictures were great. I banned photos of me post op but in hindsight I think I would have liked to have them. Take good care Mike and as has been previously mentioned you will eat everything in sight while you are on those steriods. I've never eaten as much as I did when I was on Decadron-good thing Thanksgiving is tomorrow! The face recovery takes time. My best advice is to eat healthy, get rest and walk daily. Please keep your blog and us posted Mike.
Erin
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Getting to the post treatment side isn't easy.
So true. But keep in mind that most patients get better each and every day post op. Sometimes it's one step forward and two steps back, but you'll get there. Recovery isn't a race; take your time and listen to your body. You've been through a lot.
Jan
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Jan, LOVE you 2 steps forward, 1 step back. I've noticed you wrote that before too. It is identical to one of the things my husband posted on my blog one day (of course it was such a bad day, I told him I disagreed, it was 1 forward, 2 back) ;)