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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: kcarloy on December 16, 2013, 11:32:44 pm

Title: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: kcarloy on December 16, 2013, 11:32:44 pm

Hello, I was diagnosed this year, underwent rapid hearing loss, balance issues etc. After a couple of considerations I had translab with Dr Brackmann and Schwartz from House. After a few bad dizzy spells the first day, I was starting recovery already. Surgery was 5 days ago, I am out, spent time on the Santa Monica pier today and rode an escalator. I am amazed at the rapid speed of improvement. My good ear hears so much better without the bad ear hearing words wrong all the time. I rest often but feel free of this problem! I have met 6 patients here in the last week same problem, different surgical approaches. We are all doing great one day at a time! I am 55yrs, traveled from Idaho. Happy Holidays!

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: arizonajack on December 17, 2013, 09:22:27 am

That's certainly a great Christmas present.

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: kcarloy on December 17, 2013, 09:52:20 am

Yep for my whole family! I appreciate all who have posted on the forums as it has been a wealth of info!

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: clere on December 17, 2013, 12:57:42 pm

I am so happy for you!!!  And it is soooo great to hear from people who have had good results and speedy recoveries.  I am scheduled at HEI in January and I am scared to death!!! Between wondering whether I made the right decision and imagining all kinds of nightmarish results I hardly have time for anything else.  And I am obsessed with this website, it has been such a wealth of information and encouragement.

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: Jim Scott on December 17, 2013, 02:36:29 pm

Hi, Karen ~

Congratulations on your excellent outcome and rapid recovery!  Absolutely inspirational and much appreciated. 

Jim

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: rm516 on December 17, 2013, 03:21:52 pm

<<< I am amazed at the rapid speed of improvement. My good ear hears so much better without the bad ear hearing words wrong all the time. I rest often but feel free of this problem!>>>
Now, that's an  encouraging statement!
Thank you and best wishes....

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: Derek on December 17, 2013, 03:37:47 pm

Congratulations on your successful outcome Karen. Truly amazing and inspirational for anyone contemplating surgical excision. I am sure you are going to have a great Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

Regards

Derek

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 17, 2013, 03:40:03 pm

Congrats!!!  ;D

Jan

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: kcarloy on December 18, 2013, 11:24:11 am

THANK YOU everyone! When I first got out of ICU and had to walk it was scary! But everytime I walk, I am visibly better, I like the positive feedback! Its been a humbling experience. Do not fear surgery if its what you chose! I am so glad I did it. Like everyone says, walk and get walking before you every go to surgery if able.
Karen

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 19, 2013, 10:33:49 am

Quote from: kcarloy on December 18, 2013, 11:24:11 am

Do not fear surgery if its what you chose! I am so glad I did it.

This was my experience, too.  Surgery isn't the best choice for everyone, but it was for me and I've never regretted it.

Jan

Title: Re: Acoustic neuroma was here, now gone!
Post by: kcarloy on December 20, 2013, 12:53:32 am

I'm also doing my part supporting the economy in L.A. Shopping involves sensory input, balance, distraction, walking, and bags for my daughter to carry! Tomorrow will be packing Langers for a picnic at Santa Monica.
Life is good! Karen