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Title: I'm back!
Post by: Joef on March 26, 2007, 11:25:53 am

I'm back from my checkup/MRI at House Ear Clinic ...

the results are in .. my MRI was free of any AN  ;D and I do have a brain !  8)  ;D

He (Dr. Brachmann) was dead set against the 12/7 graft .. said my nerve was intact and progressing ... I wont come back 100%, but give it 3 years ... (ugggg) ...electric stimulation or exercises wont help ... just time.  He did strongly recommend a gold eye weight .. so any good doctors for this in the NYC,CT or Boston area? and the next MRI in 4 years...

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: nancyann on March 26, 2007, 11:43:51 am

Hi Joe:   YEEEAAHHH!!!!!   Wonderful news on the facial nerve coming back.
             So, YOUR doc said give the nerve 3 years, my neurologist said up to 2 years,
            hhmmmmmm.... are these guys ever in agreement...  I geuss Dr. Brachmann has seen
            improvement thru 3 years....
            My docs also said no electric stimulation/exercises UNTIL movement comes back
           (so, they agree on that !). 
            The eye weight really helps with appearance & protecting the cornea (but I'm sure you
            know that already..).   The surgery isn't a big deal;   as you know, my gold weight had to
            be removed, now I'm waiting for the lid to heal & the doc will see how I do once he puts in
            the platinum weight.
            Again, Joe,  glad to hear the GREAT NEWS!!!  All the best, Nancy

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: Brendalu on March 26, 2007, 01:26:43 pm

Great news! Joe!  Anytime I hear no MRI's for a while I'm all for it!
BrendaO

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: msuscottie on March 26, 2007, 01:39:12 pm

Congrats on the great news Joe!

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: TP on March 26, 2007, 07:13:08 pm

Hi Joe, great news on your recovery. Gold weight implant is very simple. I was somewhat awake for the surgery and didn't feel a thing. Took about 30 minutes for the whole procedure. I used my opthalmologist and he had no problem doing the surgery. He is recommending me see another surgeon to correct my double vision. That type of surgery is a bit more complicated.   

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: 1wareagle on March 26, 2007, 07:54:42 pm

Joe,

Congrats on your clean MRI! I was hoping that he told you of some exercises that would help! I also asked Dr. Brackmann about exercises and he told me to wait till I seen movement first. I know it's still too early but I haven't had any movements yet!

While I was in LA, Dr. Roberts put my weight in. I was awake for the entire surgery. The best part is I rarely use eye drops anymore. I still have to use the clear patch to work outside but that OK.

Good Luck on your continued recovery,
Ellis

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: pearchica on March 26, 2007, 07:55:36 pm

YEAH YEAH YEAH... and when are you going fishing???  ;)  Annie

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: Sue on March 27, 2007, 12:52:53 am

Congrats Joe on your clean bill of health.  Cheers!

Sue in Vancouver USA

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: cookiesecond on March 27, 2007, 02:47:29 am

Thank you for sharing your GREAT news Joe. We praise the Lord with you!!!!
Have a blessed week all,
Lynn

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: Obita on March 27, 2007, 08:11:38 pm

Welcome back you tumorless global moderator!!  Yeah!! 

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: Larry on March 27, 2007, 08:51:02 pm

WOO HOO

Needed to hear some good news Joe,


Laz

Title: Re: I'm back!
Post by: MLB57 on March 27, 2007, 08:58:27 pm

Hi Joe--WONDERFUL news all around!!  Looking forward to seeing you again at our Maxwwell's brunch!!!!

Regards, Mary