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Title: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: LADavid on May 02, 2009, 05:19:26 pm
Have a lot of updates to start out with.  Here are the one's that I know of:

Laura (allegro17) had her surgery at the SBI here in LA.  It was successful.  She did have issues with dizziness for the first few days, but she's doing fine now.

Debbi had her MRI and got the results immediately.  They were unremarkable!

Patty (cjtender) had her Retro Sig.  She had a bit of a rough time for the first few days but was fine by Friday.

Jan had her MRI and confessed that she enjoys them (Jan Jan Jan, you're giving the Tube o' Gloom a good name).  The results are in the mail -- at last check.

Sara (saralynn143) went for a follow up visit and got a car.  Talk about a non sequitur.  The follow-up btw was good.

Patrick turned 49.

And Jo (tenai98) had a good visit with her ENT.

OK, here's what's up this week.  Looks like a bunch of appointments and follow up stuff.

On Monday, Jo Joebloggs) has an appointment with the T o' G for a CT Scan and a follow up with the neurosurgeon.  Here's hoping all goes well, Jo.

On Tuesday, Wetever is having surgery at House.  Best wishes for a successful surgery.

Also on Tuesday (Wednesday too), Patty, (alwaysthere) has appointments with doctors at the Mayo Clinic.  Hope you get some answers, Patty.

Then on Wednesday, Brian (pooter) has a date with the Tube o' Gloom.  Brian, being a musician, maybe you can come up with a song based on all the booming and banging in the Tube.  It would make an interesting bass line.

On Thursday, Anissa from Idaho has her one month check up.  May it be a great one, Anissa.

Also on Thursday, Jen (JWH) has an appointment with the T o' G for her three month MRI.  Jen, may it be unremarkable and may it be the last of what you've been dealing with for the past 6 years.

Finally, on Friday, Brian (pooter) is celebrating his one year Retro Sig anniversary.  Wow, and it just seems like a year ago.  Celebrate big, Brian.

And that's it for this week.  Have a great one everybody.

David
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 02, 2009, 06:09:20 pm
Thanks for another great update, David!

I had forgotten that Laura had her surgery at SBI.  That explains the tiny scar  :)

Good luck everyone, on the MRIs, follow up appts., tests, etc.  And a special good luck to Wetever on his surgery.

Congratulations on the 1 year milestone, Pooter!!  I remember when you were just a newbie!  ;D  You've come a long way in the last year.

As for me, my MRI results arrived in the mail yesterday and, although I have no MD behind my name, I think the radiologist's report says I'm "clean".  I'm waiting for my neurotologist's official confirmation before I celebrate though - since he does have an MD behind his name  ;D

Jan

PS - fellow forumites, please suggest some more adjectives to David.  Although I absolutely love tempetuous, I think we've used it before. 

Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: LADavid on May 02, 2009, 07:00:34 pm
Jan,  I checked back through all the updates and I didn't see it.  There were some weird ones but I didn't see a Tempestuous.
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: sgerrard on May 02, 2009, 07:15:45 pm
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=8966.0    ;D

In the tempestuous world of the AN, its tempestuousness is sure to come up more than once. No matter.

Steve
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Kaybo on May 02, 2009, 07:41:00 pm
I thought that sounded familiar!!

Good Luck and prayers to everyone!

K
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 02, 2009, 08:40:25 pm
David, I hope you don't think I was picking on you, because as Steve said it doesn't matter.

It's just that I rely on you - and Jim Scott - to expand my vocabulary.  You both usually come up with words I am not familiar with - and I enjoy finding out what they mean.

Jan
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: MAlegant on May 03, 2009, 06:36:02 am
I think tempestuous is a good word and should be used frequently.   ;)

Thanks David for all of the updates. 

Wishing everyone good results. 
Marci
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Lainie181818 on May 03, 2009, 02:31:16 pm
I also think tempestuous is a great word. David, we don't thank you enough for the long laborious job you do every week. You do a fantastic job and keep us all informed. Keep up the interesting and knowledgable vocab,  I am awarding you a pay raise.
Lainie.
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Jim Scott on May 03, 2009, 03:20:15 pm
David:

Thanks, as always, for a comprehensive rundown of AN 'events' this week as well as a recap of last week's notable occasions. 

Wetever - wishing you a complication-free surgery at the famed House Ear Institute. 

Jo, Jen, Anissa and Pooter - may your scans be clear and your respective doctors elated by your recovery. 

Patty - may your visit with the doctors at the renowned Mayo Clinic be fruitful. 

Brian - have a fine 1-year celebration!  You've earned it.

Jan - I trust your MRI was 'unremarkable' .  I'll await the official report right along with you.  Good news is always welcome here.   :)

Jim
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Jwh on May 03, 2009, 05:34:49 pm
Thanks all!  I'll take all the good luck I can!  I also have my hearing test scheduled for this Tuesday (to check the good ear).

Jen
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 03, 2009, 06:18:48 pm
David, we don't thank you enough for the long laborious job you do every week. You do a fantastic job and keep us all informed.

This is absolutely true.  I think Steve should knit you a hat - light weight yarn of course, since it doesn't get too cold in LA  ;)

Jan
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Rich56 on May 03, 2009, 10:47:18 pm
Wetever, you’ll be in our thoughts for a successful surgery, and a speedy recovery.

Best wishes to Jo, Brian, and Jen for clean visits to the T.O.G.

I hope Patty, Anissa, and of course my wonderful wife Scarlett :-* have great news at their Dr. appointments this week.

Happy Anniversary Brian on your 1 year celebration.

And, congratulations to all on a successful week, last week :)

Rich & Scarlett

P.S. Thank you David for this week's run down ;)
P.S.S. I only just now added Scarlett to the calendar, sorry. :(
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: NancyMc on May 04, 2009, 02:22:55 am
Wow, lots of follow-ups, MRIs, and an anniversary this week, including Scarlett.  Good luck to all.
Wetever is the focus with tumor treatment tomorrow.  Best wishes for a favorable outcome and speedy recovery.
And hoping you'll learn everything you'd ever want to know to make you feel comfortable about the road ahead, Patty.
Nancy
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: wendysig on May 04, 2009, 06:08:28 am
Good luck to all having MRIs.  I hope they are clean and uknremarkable. 

Wetever -- Good luck on Thursday -- you are in good hands at House.

Jan -- I have to agree  with you on MRIs.  I only had two (only?) but I closed my eyes and  almost fell asleep the second time.  I actually find the closeness and noise comforting in some way -- I wonder if it reminds me of being back in the womb?

Wendy
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: EJTampa on May 05, 2009, 01:36:15 pm
Prayers going out ot Wetever for a safe and fully successful surgery at House!
 
Hope the news is good for the MRI crowd of Jo, Jen, Anissa and Brian.
 
And good luck to all who have their check ups this week :).
 
Ernie
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: ppearl214 on May 05, 2009, 03:07:06 pm
as usual, I'm late at the thread BUT, David is on top of it, as always! Great job, David! :)


Sending wishes to everyone this week, for good To'G visits, for procedures being done... and continued wellness wishes to everyone!

Be well, all!
Phyl
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Pooter on May 05, 2009, 03:55:46 pm
Then on Wednesday, Brian (pooter) has a date with the Tube o' Gloom.  Brian, being a musician, maybe you can come up with a song based on all the booming and banging in the Tube.  It would make an interesting bass line.
[...]
Finally, on Friday, Brian (pooter) is celebrating his one year Retro Sig anniversary.  Wow, and it just seems like a year ago.  Celebrate big, Brian.

David

Why does the book that goes like "hands and figers, hands and thumbs, dum diddy dum diddy dum dum dum" come to mind?  :)

Jan:  I know, it seems like yesterday when I was here asking all sorts of questions about what to expect after surgery, etc..  I was so ill-informed.  Not that I am much more informed now, but I have the experience to talk about.  Thanks for the help!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.  I've been busier than a one-eyed cat watching 2 mouse holes so I haven't been around much lately.  I guess it helps to keep the mind off of the MRI trip tomorrow.  I'll report back when I know something.  My Dr. visit is on 5/18 to review the results.

Regards,
Brian

Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Kaybo on May 05, 2009, 08:45:35 pm
Oh my goodness - that was one of my FAVORITE books as a kid & I LOVED to read it to my girlies!!  Hand, Hand, Finger, Thumb....Good Luck, Pooter!

K ;D
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Lilan on May 08, 2009, 07:50:06 am
I'm ready to hear from Wetever (or her authorized agent!  :)


Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: saralynn143 on May 08, 2009, 11:57:50 am
Has anyone heard from LADavid this week? I haven't seen a post from him all week. Hope he is off somewhere exotic having a wonderful time.

Sara
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 08, 2009, 12:12:46 pm
Has anyone heard from LADavid this week? I haven't seen a post from him all week. Hope he is off somewhere exotic having a wonderful time.


I hope he's off somewhere exotic having a wonderful time, too.  But if he is, I hope he doesn't stay too long.

Who would do the weekly update if he doesn't return??  It just wouldn't be the same without David  :(  :'(

Jan
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 08, 2009, 12:23:23 pm

As for me, my MRI results arrived in the mail yesterday and, although I have no MD behind my name, I think the radiologist's report says I'm "clean".  I'm waiting for my neurotologist's official confirmation before I celebrate though - since he does have an MD behind his name  ;D


Official word today from my doc - my MRI is clean  ;D  Celebration can start now - just in time for Mother's Day - I wonder if the kids will make me breakfast in bed.

Next MRI in one year.  Life is good  8)

Jan


Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Kaybo on May 08, 2009, 12:28:26 pm
GREAT news, Jan!! ;D

K
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Jim Scott on May 08, 2009, 02:32:58 pm
Jan ~

My heartiest congratulations on your clean MRI report. 

Happy Mother's Day!  :)

Jim
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 09, 2009, 11:27:00 am
Thanks, Jim.

I appreciate it  ;D

Jan
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Lilan on May 09, 2009, 12:12:25 pm
Jan, congrats on the excellent news!

Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: wendysig on May 09, 2009, 04:42:42 pm
Jan -

Congratulations on getting good news regarding your MRI -- one of the very best presents you could have gotten!!   ;D

Wishing you a wonderful and Happy Mothers day!

Wendy
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: LADavid on May 09, 2009, 09:21:45 pm
I'm here.  Just a very busy week fighting with the IRS over their mistake (funny how they won't owe up to one of theirs) and helping my daughter out with work.
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Kaybo on May 10, 2009, 06:34:52 am
Glad everything is OK, David!  We missed you!  ;D

K
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: saralynn143 on May 10, 2009, 09:56:09 am
Oh, that's too bad, David. I was having a grand time envisioning you in all sorts of exotic locales. I'm glad you're back.

Take care,
Sara
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Pooter on May 11, 2009, 11:26:31 am

As for me, my MRI results arrived in the mail yesterday and, although I have no MD behind my name, I think the radiologist's report says I'm "clean".  I'm waiting for my neurotologist's official confirmation before I celebrate though - since he does have an MD behind his name  ;D


Official word today from my doc - my MRI is clean  ;D  Celebration can start now - just in time for Mother's Day - I wonder if the kids will make me breakfast in bed.

Next MRI in one year.  Life is good  8)

Jan

Awesome news, Jan!  Congratulations!  Surely, you celebrated in style after getting the news!

Regards,
Brian
Title: Re: This Week (May 3) in the Tempestuous World of the AN
Post by: Lilan on May 11, 2009, 04:56:33 pm
Where's Wetever?  ??? Do we need to start putting GPS on our posters?  :D  :P