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Title: I Did it!!
Post by: Jeanlea on September 02, 2006, 11:44:29 am

Last year at this time I had recently found out about my acoustic neuroma.  Three days before my surgery I ran/walked a 5K.  I said I would do it again in a year.  Well, today was the day of the race.  I did run/walk it again.  My time was only 23 seconds slower than last year.  I had no problems with my balance or anything related to the acoustic neuroma.  Practicing before-hand might be helpful though.  lol 

Today was my little celebration.  There is life after an acoustic neuroma and it can similar to the way it was before.  Maybe next year I'll train before the race and get a better time, but I know I'll be back.  (I was second for my age bracket.  Okay there only were two people in my age bracket.  lol )

Jean

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Sue on September 02, 2006, 11:50:49 am

Congrats on your race/walk!!  That's awesome.  have a great weekend!

Sue

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: pattibobatti on September 02, 2006, 01:37:19 pm

Good for you!!  Running is one of the good things we can get back to after an AN!!  So celebrate!!

I am workng out again for about 2 months and it does feel good to get stronger.

That is so good that you did not feel off balance.  Many times after I exercise I feel MORE balanced!

I see that you are living where I was Born!!

Take care,
Pattibobatti

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: shoegirl on September 02, 2006, 02:04:48 pm

Jeanlea,

Wow, congratulations!  I actually felt tears well up when I read your post.  What a tremendous story.  Good for you!!!  Well done!

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Jeanlea on September 02, 2006, 05:00:27 pm

Pattiobatti, where were you born?  There are so few people from this area.

Jean

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: cookiesecond on September 02, 2006, 05:10:36 pm

CONGRATULATIONS Jean!!! I am glad things are going good for you.
Take care and keep up the good work,
Lynn

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Gennysmom on September 02, 2006, 05:30:12 pm

Jean, you are an inspiration!!!!!!!!!  Great job!!!!  I bet next year, with a little training, you'll whoop your first time!!!!!!  Yea!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Laura on September 02, 2006, 05:31:29 pm

That is awesome Jean!!!!! I've not even had the surgery and they would have had to push me across the finish line!

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Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Captain Deb on September 02, 2006, 05:48:30 pm

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/nathangammons/61116011.gif)

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!

Capt Deb 8)

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Jeanlea on September 02, 2006, 05:59:19 pm

Thanks everyone.  As I was running I was thinking of all of my AN friends.  Thanks for all of the support.

Capt'n Deb, nice graphics.  I'm going to have to learn how to do that.

Jean

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Obita on September 02, 2006, 06:34:19 pm

WOW - I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU JEANLEA - life after AN surgery?  YOU BETCHA!!!       Kathy

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 02, 2006, 06:35:54 pm

Fab job Jeanlea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, congrats...and yes, life does go on beyond AN's... you rawk!  Great job!

xo
Phyl

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Battyp on September 02, 2006, 08:07:24 pm

Yeah!!!  I'm so impressed!!!!  I wanna do graphics like deb and nate!maybe they'll teach us how???

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Captain Deb on September 02, 2006, 10:30:54 pm

I just go to Nate's site and steal  'em!!! He doesn't mind, right , Nate?
Capt Deb 8)

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: HeadCase2 on September 05, 2006, 11:15:55 am

Jean,
  Congratulations on returning to the 5K run/walk.  I'm hoping to return to pickup basketball eventually.  Hearing positive stories is always welcome.
Regards,
 Rob

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Mark on September 05, 2006, 12:12:18 pm

Jean,

Congratulations!!! What a wonderful accomplishment! ;D. I'm a great believer in having physical goals as part of the healing process for an AN. Now that you've got the run part done, how about setting your sights on a triathlon??  ;)  A few lengths swim in the pool and a little time on the bike and you're there  :D

Mark

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: Patti UT on September 05, 2006, 12:32:44 pm

Way to go!!!!  yea!!! congrats!!

I tried to ride a bike yesterday. I stayed on for 3-4 min before it got too weird. last year I fell right off.
 Me thinksI maybe I  can do it again someday. As long as I don't turn my head I don't fall down. I looked pretty silly wearing my daughters knee pads, and riding her small bike. But you gotta go slow and start small.

Patti UT

Title: Re: I Did it!!
Post by: luv2teachsped on September 05, 2006, 05:34:26 pm

Yeah JeqnLea!!!   We knew you could do it!!!luv2teachsped ::)