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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: MNTim on March 12, 2011, 08:41:01 am

Title: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: MNTim on March 12, 2011, 08:41:01 am

I have been using the forum for about a week but dealing with an AN since 8/09.  In the past week I have had access to more valuable advice than all of the past year and a half.  Anyone who is dealing with an AN needs to utilize this resource.

In researching the forum I have found answers to questions that nurses and Drs could not answer. I can only imagine the peace of mind this would have brought if I had utilzed the forum prior.  I think it also benefits those close to you because it reduces the anxiety passed along to them. 

Thanks everyone for participating.  I hope to be able to provide information that assists another one of us.

Tim

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: ombrerose4 on March 12, 2011, 09:54:51 am

I agree- this forum is amazing. We have so many people willing to share their wealth of information and knowledge, along with warmth and support. I too wish I had found the forum before my surgery, but thankfully I found it early in my recovery. I don't think I would have made it this far without everyone's support! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: Kaybo on March 12, 2011, 10:51:22 am

That is exactly why so many of us stick around - to try to help & support others! Thanks for the reaffirming words!

K ;D

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: lori67 on March 12, 2011, 12:05:16 pm

Information from your doctor is wonderful, but nothing like information from someone who's "been there - done that"!   ;D

Lori

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: Jim Scott on March 12, 2011, 05:12:18 pm

Tim ~

Thanks for your generous words of appreciation for the ANA discussion forums.   

It's ironic that just when I start to think that perhaps, after 5 years of posting, it might be time for me to think about 'moving on', we get an encouraging post such as yours that validates not only the mission of the forums but reaffirms my reasons for sticking with them even as my AN experience recedes into the mists of time.  For that, alone, you have my gratitude. 

Jim

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: CHD63 on March 12, 2011, 08:18:49 pm

Ditto to the others .....

The only reason I have stayed posting is to do what little I can to alleviate some of the terror of newly diagnosed patients ..... as well as to off-set some of the scary things we read about on the Internet.  Medicine has come a long ways in the treatment of acoustic neuromas.

Clarice

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: Angel-1 on March 12, 2011, 09:58:03 pm

I totally agree that the forum is great!!!  I thank each and everyone of you on this forum for helping me through the hardest time of my life!!!!!!
You are the BEST!!!! :)     Angela

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: Suu on March 12, 2011, 11:04:20 pm

Hear! hear! I don't think the doctors write down every tiny detail of any particular person's condition pre or post surgery.
Thankyou everyone for the help to stay sane.  ;D

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 13, 2011, 10:53:17 am

I totally agree!

The Forum has been a God-send to many.

Jan

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: jaylogs on March 13, 2011, 11:17:55 am

I'll add my .02 worth here and echo the sentiments of everyone by saying this indeed has been a blessing having this as a resource for all things AN.  Thanks to EVERYONE who has posted here in the past!!
Jay

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: ppearl214 on March 13, 2011, 11:36:45 am

Quote from: leapyrtwins on March 13, 2011, 10:53:17 am

The Forum has been a God-send to many.

Aye-men Sista!  :-*  Phyl

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: opp2 on March 13, 2011, 01:09:12 pm

What they said ++++

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: moe on March 15, 2011, 09:13:53 am

Tim,
Thanks for the kind words about the forum, and I totally agree! I also hang around to help others, and I have made great friends too...
We are like a little family here! Keep posting.
BTW you have been through a lot..... :o
Maureen

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: cin605 on March 16, 2011, 11:15:43 am

Looking for the "Like" button....Love this place....

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: cindyj on March 16, 2011, 11:53:12 am

Yes, an invaluable resource and now a huge part of my life...can't imagine not hanging around here w/ you guys.  I don't "need" to be here any more, but I "want" to be here :)

Cindy

Title: Re: Forum is an invaluable resource
Post by: Suu on March 16, 2011, 07:56:32 pm

Nothing to add. You've all said it so well.
Thankyou.