Author Topic: Debbi Bifulco Update  (Read 113655 times)

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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #45 on: May 01, 2008, 01:52:21 pm »
There's a great panini place pretty much on the corner of 1st and 33rd, my wife was a regular by the time I left.  Each time we go to NYU we have lunch there...a time to have a good meal and reflect on how lucky we are...

Tell Debbi I said hello.


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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #46 on: May 01, 2008, 02:32:46 pm »
Phyl - the man just said he'd found the Starbucks!  How will he be able to rest now????   :o

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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: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #47 on: May 01, 2008, 03:05:55 pm »
Huge difference in less than 24 hours. 

You know, I tell anyone who asks about my post op experience that I made progress every day.  Thanks for reinforcing that, Willie.

Glad to hear that Debbi continues to do well.  I knew she would  ;)  Tell her to keep up the good work!  She'll be back here among us before she knows it.

Steve -

I think the hat contest is a fantastic idea!  Do I get a special award for being the first person to be brave enough to post the pictures of my lovely BAHA surgery hat ???

Or, maybe we could name the contest in my honor.  Something like "The Jan Award".  I'm thinking maybe Lori could get me royalties on this LOL

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #48 on: May 01, 2008, 07:18:14 pm »
Steve,
  But whatever will those of you who choose radiation do??? Won't you be terribly jealous of our hats???

We should win, if there is any justice in this world! :D  Just take a gander at my "Cyber Man" mesh mask:



(originally posted in this thread: http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=6219.msg58814#msg58814)

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #49 on: May 01, 2008, 07:20:59 pm »
Okay, Steve, you win!!!

This beats my BAHA hat hands down LOL

I don't know how I missed this the first time you posted it.

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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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: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #50 on: May 01, 2008, 07:28:15 pm »
ah, the Hannibal Lechter look, eh Steve! :)

Ok, here's mine (from my frappr pics.....)

(Debbi, if this doesn't make you giggle when you see it..... hang in there!)



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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #51 on: May 01, 2008, 07:33:10 pm »
Debbi,

It is wonderful to know you are through this and are recovering like a champion!
I did my pre-admission today and will look to you for strength and inspiration in the weeks ahead (no pressure  ;D
Sending you all my best wishes for a better day, everyday.

Trish
Left 2.9cm CP Angle AN discovered Jan 2008. Retrosig surgery June 2, 2008 Toronto, Canada. Facial paralysis and numbness, double vision (4th nerve), SSD. DV totally recovered in 4th month; palsy started to recover slowly around month 7. Had twin boys 13 months after surgery. Doing great.

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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #52 on: May 01, 2008, 07:38:44 pm »
Phyl -

you and Steve look like Spidey  8)

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #53 on: May 01, 2008, 08:44:52 pm »
I didn't know what you guys were talking about when you were talking about hats.  That is hillarious.  And I thought an eye patch and a crooked smile was unusual.
Right ear tinnitus w/80% hearing loss 1985.
Left ear 40% hearing loss 8/07.
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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #54 on: May 01, 2008, 09:34:35 pm »
Thinking about you too, Trish!

Mary
Diagnosed March 24, 2008, 1.1cm, right side, "Goldie" - small but mighty!! :-(
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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #55 on: May 02, 2008, 06:43:46 am »
Thanks Mary!

Trish
Left 2.9cm CP Angle AN discovered Jan 2008. Retrosig surgery June 2, 2008 Toronto, Canada. Facial paralysis and numbness, double vision (4th nerve), SSD. DV totally recovered in 4th month; palsy started to recover slowly around month 7. Had twin boys 13 months after surgery. Doing great.

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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #56 on: May 02, 2008, 07:27:48 am »
And to think I was concerned about sending my 'Easter Bonnet' .. You all are a hoot and hopefully will cheer
Debbi B up when she is able to read. Thanks for Sharing!!
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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #57 on: May 02, 2008, 08:41:30 am »
Ah, Steve and Phyl.... the hat with the "veil" look.... tres chic....   What do they do, just hand you a pair of fishnet stockings to put over your head?  And to think I missed out on such a fashion statement.

I think Debbi might pop out a few staples laughing at all these pictures!

Do you think non-AN-ers would think we're all a little bit strange for sharing photos of our scars, metal screws, stocking "caps", Easter bonnets and various bald spots?  Whatever happened to vacation slides??

Better hurry back Deb - look at all the fun you're missing!
Lori
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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #58 on: May 02, 2008, 08:55:46 am »
Ok, Debbi, grab hold of your pressure bandage for this one!

*ahem*

Oil of Olay Face Moisturizer does absolutely nothing to deter CK Mesh Mask face :)

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Re: Debbi Bifulco Update
« Reply #59 on: May 02, 2008, 09:35:27 am »
 :D :D :D

Phyl, Great photos you have posted last couple of days!! The imprint of the mask looks like you have scales like a fish!

Tee Hee...I too will probably have that look soon. I hear it is the latest rage. Ladies, get rid of the Alligator bags....it is time for the refined fish face textured skin! Be sure to wear your fish net stockings with it!

Mary


Diagnosed March 24, 2008, 1.1cm, right side, "Goldie" - small but mighty!! :-(
Hearing, lottsa balance problems and a few facial twitches before CK
CK June 2, 2008, BNI in PHX, Drs Daspit/Kresl, side effects,steroids helped. Getting "sea legs".
Apr 2012 - Still glad I chose CK