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9 month follow up MRI today
« on: January 18, 2011, 09:11:18 pm »
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Had my 9 month follow up MRI after Translab surgery in April. The doc's left in a small amount of tumor to prevent facial damage.  Results back today showed shrinkage since July MRI!  Woot Woot!  Great news for me today.  I was so glad to see that picture, it looks so small compared to the actual tumor before surgery. 
I don't need to go back for a year for the next one.  So glad the MRI is over, I sorta started out with a panic, luckily I was able to calm myself down and not have to chicken out.  I just wanted it over with and told myself I could do it.  So glad I did.
Thanks everyone for the constant support and prayers.
Monday I get my BAHA, next big moment!!!
Susan
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AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 09:19:47 pm »
Wow, Susan!

A good MRI and a BAHA Gotcha Day.  Two great things to celebrate!

Congrats!   ;D

Jan
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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2011, 09:30:36 pm »
I know Jan, it's awesome.  Thanks!
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AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 09:32:58 pm »
Sometimes life is good  ;D
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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

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 11:02:54 am »
Susan, I have kept up with your posts because we both became aware we had an AN within a few days of each other, and we both had our surgeries about the same time. When I read your post that you were waiting on your MRI followup, I just crossed my fingers that you would get good news. Great news for you! I'm really happy for you. I have not had an MRI since surgery, but will probably have one in March. None of my tumor was left, so I am not concerned about re-growth. I had cataract surgery since then, so I brag to people that I have a bionic ear (BAHA) and a bionic eye. I also added two new grandkids so life is really great for me too.

I know you will be pleased with your BAHA. As you say "Woot Woot" for you.
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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 03:21:17 pm »
Susan ~

Congratulations on your very encouraging MRI report (shrinkage!) and your upcoming BAHA acquisition.  Great way to start the new year!  :)

Jim
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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: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 07:32:57 pm »
Wow, thanks James.  I didn't know we were so close with surgies and all.  And yes, it was a great out come.  Glad to hear you are doing well too.  That's great.

Jim, yes, this is a great way to start the new year!

Thanks again everyone,
Susan
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Diagnosed 12-09
AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 04:33:22 pm »
Awwwww...Susan I am so happy for you!!!!  ;D
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05/19/09 Translab Larger than expected - Drs used the word "tangerine"   House - Friedman and Schwartz
04/02/09 Diagnosed Left AN 3.2cm x 2.6cm x 2.7cm

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2011, 06:06:00 pm »
That's awesome news Susan!! Isn't it great to be able to appreciate these kinds of things these days? :)  I hope your BAHA works great for you!  Take care!
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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2011, 10:15:03 pm »
Thanks Alicia and Jay, it is great to get a little good news once in awhile.  We just received a call from my husbands dad today, my mother in law suffered another mini stroke on Wed.  She is still in the hospital and will hopefully go home next week.  I always say, what I have and went through is nothing compared to what others may indure.  She is 80 years old and has now suffered at least 4 strokes.  Please pray for Jane and our family.
God Bless,
Susan
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Diagnosed 12-09
AN right side 2.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
97% balance loss, minimal hearing loss
Surgery 4-2-10 at Methodist Hospital, Dr. Long and Moore
1.5 cm tumor left on 7 nerve.  Gamma knife 1-2013

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 07:26:42 pm »
Great knews Susan!   :)  I will pray for your mother-in-law.  Sandy
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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2011, 01:57:53 pm »
Susan,

CONGRATS!!!!  Thank you for posting your news on the shrinkage!  It helps me stay optimistic that my little sliver will disappear :)  (I had surgery a month after you...no regrowth at my 6 month MRI!)  Keep us posted on how you like your BAHA!  I am still getting used to mine and have a little further to go on my sking healing (long story), but I LOVE having the device...for me it does help!!!!  Best to you!  Congrats again on such wonderful news!
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Translab 6/4/10 for 4+ cm left AN.  Drs Friedman and Schwartz at HEI saved my life!
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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2011, 09:28:00 pm »
Susan,

Congratulations on getting a good report following your MRI!  It's always a little nerve wracking going into the tube of gloom, but when the news is good, you have a reason to celebrate.  Congratulations on getting your BAHA shortly too.  It's made a real difference in my life and that of many others.  It may not be quite as good as natural hearing, but a lot better than being SSD.  Let us know how you like it.

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2 cm at time of surgery
SSD right side translabyrinthine July 25, 2008
Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
Extremely grateful for the wonderful Dr. Choe & Dr. Chen
BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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Re: 9 month follow up MRI today
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2011, 03:38:36 pm »
Hi Susan,

I came to the forum today to look up posts regarding the BAHA.  I'm hoping you can share w/me your experience with it so far.  I had a translab done in April of 2009 and they were supposed to do the implant then but the BAHA was never ordered.  I have held off getting it just because I've had alot of other issues from the surgery and so I'm very hesitant to have another procedure done.  I know I am so tired of asking people to repeat what they say.  Telling my kids that they are talking to the "bad ear" and that I can't hear a thing.  Is the tinnitus the same...mine is very loud.  Just wondering if it's worth getting the procedure done...hope it's been a positive outcome for you.

God Bless,

Laura Lynn
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4 cm left AN/diagnosed 1/23/09
Translab 4/14/09
Cyberknife 7/09
Gold weight implant 8/09
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix
Dr. Syms and Dr. Porter
Balance issues, 100% hearingl loss (left ear), tinnitus, facial numbness/pain,
chronic fatigue, weakness, eye issues

God Bless everyone
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