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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: evestew1 on January 23, 2015, 01:49:42 am

Title: Getting Cold Feet
Post by: evestew1 on January 23, 2015, 01:49:42 am

I was diagnosed with 3 cm AN in Aug 2014 and am scheduled for surgery (trans lab) with Dr Chang and Dr Blevins at Stanford on Feb 2. As the date nears, I'm getting nervous! has anyone had surgery with this team?  I see that a lot of folks here have chosen Dr. Chang for CK but not so many posts about surgery.  I am most worried about facial paralysis.  I'm 41, with very active life (job, kids, spouse etc).  Any thoughts or advice are appreciated! 
Eve

Title: Re: Getting Cold Feet
Post by: CHD63 on January 23, 2015, 06:51:06 am

Hi Eve and welcome to this forum .....

It sounds like you are in good hands with Dr. Chang and Dr. Blevins at Stanford.  I did not have surgery with them so I cannot speak to your question on surgery with this team.  I just know they have an excellent reputation and I feel like you have chosen wisely.

Many thoughts and prayers.

Clarice

Title: Re: Getting Cold Feet
Post by: MMusella on January 23, 2015, 09:23:25 am

I am 1 .5 weeks post op.. I had surgery the 13th of January and don't regret it.I am a mom of 4 a career women..so time is of the essence..I am doing great..snd don't have any regrets..if you want to contact me feel free..
Michelle

Title: Re: Getting Cold Feet
Post by: feline on January 23, 2015, 02:58:02 pm

I also had surgery with dr Blevins and Chang just 6 months ago at age 44 they r a great set of doctors and  all the nurses were great yes be nervous but don't cancel still to this day I have left sided facial paralysis  with no blink and deaf in left ear but at least I a alive with no more headaches my AN was 3cm and in surgery for nine hours

Title: Re: Getting Cold Feet
Post by: evestew1 on January 24, 2015, 07:55:10 pm

Thank you both for your input!