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lori67

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #75 on: March 22, 2009, 12:53:29 pm »
Quote from: sgerrard on March 22, 2009, 11:42:10 am
Nancy, I am happy for you. A pyrex tube implant sounds pretty strange to me, but if you say it helps, I am happy for you.  ;)

Steve

Steve,

Like anything anyone has done around here sounds "normal"?   :D

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #76 on: March 22, 2009, 05:18:39 pm »
Hi Everyone !   Thank you for all the good thoughts.
I am so happy with this tube in, tears don't run down my face anymore,
I'm also getting use to Refresh brand Celluvisc.

K:  I'm still using the NITEYE moisture chamber every night,   it really is so good for my cornea.
It does seem funny having a small pyrex tube implanted to drain my tears - you're right Lori,  "what's normal?"
I'm grateful for whoever invented this device !

Other than that,  my brother was visiting from NY, & I was going to swim in the Atlantic Ocean with him,
(I've been afraid to swim in the ocean since this last surgery),  but it rained the whole day !
Oh well, I know I'll be ready come summer (the water will be warmer too - I'm spoiled).

Always good thoughts,   Nancy
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2.4 Gm. Platinum chain 2017
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nancyann

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #77 on: August 30, 2009, 06:24:59 pm »
Hi everyone:  I'm visiting with my family in NY & my nephew Anthony is helping me with the photo bucket.  Here are some pictures of my family & me.  they're a little blurry, I hope you don't mind!





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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

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #78 on: August 30, 2009, 06:53:13 pm »
GREAT pictures, Nancy - thanks for sharing them!!  So glad you are getting some R & R!!

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #79 on: August 30, 2009, 08:55:16 pm »
WOW NANCY! You look great!

My favorite is the bottom photo.


You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this.

DHM

P.S. You have grown your hair out- I like it. :)
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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #80 on: August 30, 2009, 11:09:33 pm »
Hi Nancy,

I think you look great! I am lovin the new hair style, I think it looks awesome. It's always nice to be with family, enjoy your visit. Ann
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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #81 on: August 31, 2009, 06:42:49 am »
Nancyann -

thanks for the new pics.  You look fantastic!   ;D

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #82 on: August 31, 2009, 09:30:59 am »
Thanks everyone - my family say I look better in person than pictures (of course I agree !).
This evening my best friend from high school is coming by - haven't seen her for 15 years !
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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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
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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #83 on: August 31, 2009, 10:47:09 am »
If you look better in person than in these pictures, then you have to be a stunner. I love your short curly 'do.

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #84 on: September 01, 2009, 09:41:41 am »
Looking GOOD Nancy!
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #85 on: September 01, 2009, 01:45:07 pm »
Nancy,

shame on me for trying to get caught up with everyone... and I have to tell you... you look absolutely fantastic! Truly!!!!!!!  "you've come a long way, bebe!"  :-*  :-*  :-*

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nancyann

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #86 on: September 01, 2009, 02:22:57 pm »
YEA for me ! !
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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

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #87 on: September 01, 2009, 02:49:19 pm »
Nancy you look wonderful. I know you are having a blast visiting your family and friends. Enjoy your vacation and safe travels home!!
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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #88 on: September 01, 2009, 06:20:59 pm »
Quote from: nancyann on September 01, 2009, 02:22:57 pm
YEA for me ! !

You have lots to celebrate!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures.  I love the new look. You have come a long way girl.

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Re: Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer
« Reply #89 on: September 01, 2009, 07:58:01 pm »
Oh Nancy, what a beauty!!!  This is the first thread I open today and see your beautiful face!   :-* :-*

Anne Marie

PS Nice pictures of the the family also  ;)
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