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Clifton

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cheek muscle
« on: October 10, 2007, 10:22:57 pm »
i can feel it starting to tighten up a little bit when i smile or make a face.
such a gratifying feeling without having use of it in over a month.

i know alot of you are in the same position as well, god bless you all.

we really are troopers!
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2cm AN right side.
Trans-Lab DONE as of sept 14th 2007!
some facial weakness initially, right ear completely deaf.

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San Antonio, Texas
25 years of age - 4 years post op

Desilu

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2007, 09:36:36 am »
HI Clifton,

That is wonderful! Next will come some twitches and more movement. I had some tempoary facial paralysis so I can totally relate. Take one day at a time and count all the strange things happening to your cheek as a blessing! I wish you the best on your recovery.  Ann
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HEI July 26, 2005
5mm X 8mm Left AN
Middle Fossa
Dr. Brackmann & Dr. Hitselberger

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2007, 10:21:22 am »
Hi, Clifton:

This is great news!   I'm pleased to learn that you're experiencing some movement in your facial muscles, which means the nerve is regenerating/healing.   We understand how exciting it is to begin to regain facial control and be able to smile again.  :)

My sincere wishes that your recovery continue until it is total, trooper. 



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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. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2007, 12:02:09 pm »
GREAT NEWS CLIFTON !!!!   I don't get any tightening, so it MUST be a good sign (I still have the paralysis).
I think this must be the hardest thing to be patient about, especially since you KNOW your movement will come back.
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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2.2cm length x 1.7cm width x 1.3cm  depth
retrosigmoid 6/19/06
Gold weight 7/19/06, removed 3/07
lateral tarsel strip X3
T3 procedure 11/20/07
1.6 Gm platinum weight 7/10/08
lateral canthal sling 11/14/08
Jones tube insert right inner eye 2/27/09
2.4 Gm. Platinum chain 2017
right facial paralysis

Mary 117

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2007, 01:22:49 pm »
Congrats Clifton. I was in the same spot 2 years ago. The face nerves have almost all returned. I'm a little crooked still but not that most would notice. Yup, it just takes time.  Enjoy the tingles- I got those quite a bit as nerves got back on line. The twitchy bunny nose feeling was also interesting. Good Luck!

Mary
2cm AN, Middle Fossa, HEI Dr. Brackmann 05/24/05

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2cm x 1.5cm AN, Middle Fossa, Dr. Brackmann  05/24/05
Mild hearing loss, mild facial weakness, no balance issues

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2007, 03:37:37 pm »
Wonderful news Clifton, My cheek did some twitching, then had little spasms, then was temporarily paralized, (drinking from a cup was fun) then was completely healed! Hang in there. Yvette
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3cm translab Jan. 2007 performed at Mayo Clinic MN. by Drs. Link and Driscoll. SSD but doing great!

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2007, 10:36:00 am »
yvette,

How long did all that take? (Re time frame)

Signed the impatient patient :-[

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4cm Left, 08/22/07 R/S 11+ hr surgery Stanford U, Dr. Robert Jackler, Dr. Griffith Harsh, Canadian fellow Assist. Dr. Sumit Agrawal. SSD, 3/6 on HB facial scale, stick-on-eyeweight worked, 95% eye function@ 6 months. In neuromuscular facial retraining. Balance regained! Recent MRI -tumor receded!

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Re: cheek muscle
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2007, 12:07:18 pm »
Hello Cliffton,
I myself do feel those experience often.
  this Forum has been wonderful for my experience
I know I am not alone.
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