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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: skamper on January 18, 2011, 09:11:18 pm
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Had my 9 month follow up MRI after Translab surgery in April. The doc's left in a small amount of tumor to prevent facial damage. Results back today showed shrinkage since July MRI! Woot Woot! Great news for me today. I was so glad to see that picture, it looks so small compared to the actual tumor before surgery.
I don't need to go back for a year for the next one. So glad the MRI is over, I sorta started out with a panic, luckily I was able to calm myself down and not have to chicken out. I just wanted it over with and told myself I could do it. So glad I did.
Thanks everyone for the constant support and prayers.
Monday I get my BAHA, next big moment!!!
Susan
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Wow, Susan!
A good MRI and a BAHA Gotcha Day. Two great things to celebrate!
Congrats! ;D
Jan
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I know Jan, it's awesome. Thanks!
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Sometimes life is good ;D
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Susan, I have kept up with your posts because we both became aware we had an AN within a few days of each other, and we both had our surgeries about the same time. When I read your post that you were waiting on your MRI followup, I just crossed my fingers that you would get good news. Great news for you! I'm really happy for you. I have not had an MRI since surgery, but will probably have one in March. None of my tumor was left, so I am not concerned about re-growth. I had cataract surgery since then, so I brag to people that I have a bionic ear (BAHA) and a bionic eye. I also added two new grandkids so life is really great for me too.
I know you will be pleased with your BAHA. As you say "Woot Woot" for you.
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Susan ~
Congratulations on your very encouraging MRI report (shrinkage!) and your upcoming BAHA acquisition. Great way to start the new year! :)
Jim
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Wow, thanks James. I didn't know we were so close with surgies and all. And yes, it was a great out come. Glad to hear you are doing well too. That's great.
Jim, yes, this is a great way to start the new year!
Thanks again everyone,
Susan
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Awwwww...Susan I am so happy for you!!!! ;D
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That's awesome news Susan!! Isn't it great to be able to appreciate these kinds of things these days? :) I hope your BAHA works great for you! Take care!
Jay
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Thanks Alicia and Jay, it is great to get a little good news once in awhile. We just received a call from my husbands dad today, my mother in law suffered another mini stroke on Wed. She is still in the hospital and will hopefully go home next week. I always say, what I have and went through is nothing compared to what others may indure. She is 80 years old and has now suffered at least 4 strokes. Please pray for Jane and our family.
God Bless,
Susan
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Great knews Susan! :) I will pray for your mother-in-law. Sandy
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Susan,
CONGRATS!!!! Thank you for posting your news on the shrinkage! It helps me stay optimistic that my little sliver will disappear :) (I had surgery a month after you...no regrowth at my 6 month MRI!) Keep us posted on how you like your BAHA! I am still getting used to mine and have a little further to go on my sking healing (long story), but I LOVE having the device...for me it does help!!!! Best to you! Congrats again on such wonderful news!
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Susan,
Congratulations on getting a good report following your MRI! It's always a little nerve wracking going into the tube of gloom, but when the news is good, you have a reason to celebrate. Congratulations on getting your BAHA shortly too. It's made a real difference in my life and that of many others. It may not be quite as good as natural hearing, but a lot better than being SSD. Let us know how you like it.
Wendy
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Hi Susan,
I came to the forum today to look up posts regarding the BAHA. I'm hoping you can share w/me your experience with it so far. I had a translab done in April of 2009 and they were supposed to do the implant then but the BAHA was never ordered. I have held off getting it just because I've had alot of other issues from the surgery and so I'm very hesitant to have another procedure done. I know I am so tired of asking people to repeat what they say. Telling my kids that they are talking to the "bad ear" and that I can't hear a thing. Is the tinnitus the same...mine is very loud. Just wondering if it's worth getting the procedure done...hope it's been a positive outcome for you.
God Bless,
Laura Lynn