ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Dusty on March 30, 2009, 11:10:51 am
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Hello everyone again. I am back as a new postie from my surgery on 3/16/2009. Without getting inton too much detail I spent 7 days in Shands Hospiital. This was exended due to low blood pressure that took a couple days to get under control. I have to say that both of my surgeons, Dr, Antonelli and Dr. Lewis, as were their staff were awesome. My wife was with me most of the time and was very impresssed with alll of the staff at Shands. As for me, after 2 weeks post op I am feeling pretty good. I have been walking witha walker since 3 days post op. I am at this point very dizzy and continue to have the ringing in my ear. I am SSD on the right side but so far seem to be adjusting farely well. I will be exploring options for hearing assistance after completing PT and clearance from Shands. I can answer any questions anyone may have about the procedure and my recovey. I am very grateful for this forum and all of the invaluable information and relationships that together have made this journey more comforting. I especially want to thank Karen for the personal note after my surgery that reminded me that I am not alone in this and it is OK to lean on others when in need.
Dusty
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Dusty -
good to see you back; been wondering about you.
Sounds like you're recovering quite well - nothing out of the ordinary at this point.
That's wonderful news. Keep up the good work ;D
Jan
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Welcome to postie land Dusty!
Glad to hear you had a mostly favorable outcome and recovery. You sound like you are in very high spirits, and getting up and walking will continue to help you with your vestibular issues.
Keep the updates coming!
Ernie
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Here's hoping that all the ups and dpwns of post-op quickly smooth themselves out! Keep your good attitude and give yourself time to heal. It just takes time to get yourself back to some kind of working order. Glad your a postie now!
Priscilla
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So glad to hear all went smooth.Welcome to postie land!
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Congratulations on being a postie!
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Glad everything went well and that you're recovery. You can take comfort that I was in the same place at the same time (operation was 3/17) so there are many of us in the 'recovery' stage. every day's a new step.
take care and take it slow....best of luck the recovery.
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Dusty:
Thanks for 'checking in' - and congratulations on a successful AN removal surgery! Often, immediate post-op issues. such as dizziness, resolve, although the SSD is very likely permanent. Take it One Day at a Time, as we all do, and look forward to the better days ahead. :)
Jim
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Glad to see you're on the other side!!! Listen to everything your body is telling you - rest when you should and keep that great attitude!
Kathy
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Dusty:
Thanks for the update. Looks like you're coming along nicely. Pls continue to keep us posted.
Syl
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Hi Dusty,
Congratulations on a successful surgery. Sorry to hear your hospital stay was a bit longer than you may have liked. However, your home and on the road to recovery.
Welcome back,
Rich & Scarlett
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Hi Dusty.
Welcome back. I'm glad things went well all things considered.
Kenneth
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Dusty, congrats on becoming a "postie", glad to hear it went well! I hope and pray that you have an uneventful quick recovery.
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Congrats Dusty! Welcome to postie land! Keep up the good work with recovery!
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Welcome back, Dusty, and welcome home. Get some sleep! :)
Steve
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I am continuing to improve and took my first venture out on Sunday. Did a little shopping with my wife using the grocery cart as a walker. I have my first PT appointment tomorrow and am looking forward to the assistance from a professional. I continue to have ringing in my ear but it seems to have slightly decreased since I am now sleeping without my Ambien CR. The tinny taste in my mouth is a little annoying but it has improved in the last week or so. My follow up with Dr. Antonnelli is scheduled for next Monday 4/13/09. Thanks again for the encouragement.
Dusty
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Sounds like you're on your way to a good recovery! I was pushing the grocery cart too, until just recently. It really does help to have something to lean on :).
Ernie
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Hi Dusty,
Congrats to a successfull surgery and I hope you'll get a smooth recovery. I am still waiting for a date of surgery and I've been waiting for veeeery loooooong now. Since November 2008 and I'm soon starting to get annoyed about it. I'm feeling fine, but it is very stressful not knowing which will be the surgery date. I'm a teacher and it's a bit difficult to disappear all by a sudden to get surgery and not coming back for the rest of the term without having been able to plan for the pupils.
Take care and have many naps! :)
Helene in Sweden
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Dusty:
I, too, used the shopping cart to lean on. You'll find that PT helps a great deal--I certainly did.
Hope your progress continues.
Syl