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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: turbomom on July 16, 2010, 07:56:48 pm

Title: thank you
Post by: turbomom on July 16, 2010, 07:56:48 pm
To each of you that lifted my name on July 7th, "I thank you!"  My surgery took 4 hours on Wed. the 7th, and Dr. Fukushima removed all the tumor. No facial problems, hearing is saved(will know how much in 2 months) and I am making daily strides in regaining my balance. I came home on Monday the 12th and today I could navigate the steps in the house, on my own; even though  I was holding on for dear life :-X The muscles in my neck are relaxing a little more each day as I am alternating ice packs and a heating pad on them. My sleep is more solid and less morphine "dream like". The first night home everything I dreamed about was crooked :o Now that was weird!!!!
I am very thankful that I found this site, and all its insightful informatiion. It was a huge help for me while making the personal decision to have the surgery. To each newbie, do your research, ask questions, pray and listen to your heart. Each decision is personal and you need to be at peace when you finally do make that decision. If I can help anyone on their journey, I am here(in north carolina).
Hugs and thanks to each of you,
Lisa (aka, turbomom)
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: moe on July 16, 2010, 09:42:40 pm
Dear Lisa,
So thrilled to know that everything went well with you, and no facial probs with hearing so far saved. What more could you ask for, really! :)

Which approach did you have?

Let us know how you continue to to.
Hugs,
Maureen
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: turbomom on July 17, 2010, 09:55:51 am
Retrosigmoid "keyhole" approach and closed with a calcium bone-like material.
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: Jim Scott on July 17, 2010, 12:50:03 pm
Lisa ~

Your gracious and heartfelt comments regarding these forums and the posters that make them so helpful are much appreciated.  I'm delighted to learn of your successful surgery and it's splendid outcome as well as your steady progress in recovery.  Thanks for your contributions and may your healing continue apace.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: opp2 on July 17, 2010, 02:09:13 pm
Lisa, I'm so pleased for you! I'm glad it went so well. I too am home today. I shall raise a glass of bubbly for you. I already raised one for me...that stuff hits ya  hard...

Title: Re: thank you
Post by: Lizard on July 17, 2010, 03:25:43 pm
Lisa,
I am so happy for you and keep up the good work.  Remember to listen to your body and don't over do it.
Relax and heal.
Take care and please keep us posted on your progress.
Liz
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: Barb909 on July 17, 2010, 03:30:07 pm
Lisa,

I am happy to hear that your surgery went so well! Thank you for posting the update - we new ones need to read good stories! Hope that you continue to heal and life returns to normal very soon.

Barb
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: suboo73 on July 19, 2010, 04:02:00 am
Lisa, 

Prayers for continued healing after your surgery.
Aren't you glad to be home?

Sue
Title: Re: thank you
Post by: CHD63 on July 20, 2010, 09:34:15 pm
Lisa .....

So happy to learn that Dr. Fukushima did his magic once again!   :)  He did a wonderful job on my case, as well, and thanks to a new Widex digital hearing aid, I now have nearly normal hearing in my AN ear.  I pray you will have the same result.

If I can help in any way, just PM me.

Clarice