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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: kimmccann on January 08, 2010, 05:36:06 pm

Title: successful surgery!
Post by: kimmccann on January 08, 2010, 05:36:06 pm
Just got home from Memorial Sloan-Kettering in NYC, a mere 72 hours after being wheeled out of neurosurgery there with Philip Gutin (Chief of Neurosurgery there) and Samuel Selesnick (Weill-Cornell neurotologist). The outcome was far beyond my expectations - in the realm of greatest hopes: the tumor was able to be completely removed with no damage to facial nerve; and no further damage to auditory nerve - and, astonishingly, it seems the tinnitis is gone (which *may* be a temporary result of operation ... but may be lasting). What this means is that I can recognize words much better than before the operation because there's not all the background whirring, ringing, bings and pongs. Gutin described the tumor excision process as one of Selesnick's finest hours (and they do these operations A LOT together), especially considering that they had to keep me in an unusual position while operating so the previously-ruptured disks in my neck (same side as tumor) wouldn't be re-injured by the surgery. Care at Memorial was nothing short of spectacular: great facility, friendly helpful staff, excellent food - just all around a great experience. Folks in the NY-metro area who'd like to chat about what went into my decision to go forward, and with the team I chose should feel free to get in touch on my e-mail (envelope icon at left) - pls be patient if I don't respond asap because I've been ordered to rest up, but I promise I'll get back to you in a few days! Kim McCann
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: cin605 on January 08, 2010, 05:41:02 pm
Congrays to you!Welcome to postie land!
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: Tamster on January 08, 2010, 06:51:12 pm
Wow! Congratulations, Kim.  I am so happy to hear that all went so very well. May you continue to recover well without a return of tinnitus. Great news!!

Tam
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: Jim Scott on January 09, 2010, 02:05:42 pm
Kim ~

I really love to read these glowing reports of AN surgeries that have fabulous outcomes!  Congratulations!

Jim
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Post by: lawmama on January 09, 2010, 03:27:43 pm
Kim,

Amazing!!!  I'm so happy to hear about your miraculous surgery.  Congratulations and yes, rest a lot. 

Lyn
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Post by: usa2010 on January 10, 2010, 11:04:34 am
A great report! I was glad to find this on here this morning as I prepare for my own procedure!
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: Lilan on January 11, 2010, 10:55:12 am
Congrats!! That is wonderful news.
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Post by: GRACE1 on January 11, 2010, 01:15:02 pm
We are all so happy for you!

Grace
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Post by: tenai98 on January 11, 2010, 05:34:51 pm
Such awesome news...welcome to postieland
Jo
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Post by: Adrienne on January 11, 2010, 06:40:58 pm
Congrats!  Sounds wonderful, and like a huge weight has now been lifted off of your shoulders.  Being on the other side is great in my opinion, but I'm guessing especially so if you're actually BETTER than before surgery (actually, not sure I've heard of that before?!?).

Congratulations!

Adrienne
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: jaylogs on January 11, 2010, 07:17:01 pm
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! It's always a good thing to get these buggers out of our heads, eh? :)  Seriously, congrats Kim...just don't overdo it, cuz it'll bite ya in the end! :)
Jay
Title: Re: successful surgery!
Post by: Debbi on January 13, 2010, 07:13:51 pm
Excellent news!!  Hope your recovery continues on the same trajetory - do keep us posted, okay?
Debbi