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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: RES on June 21, 2009, 10:10:19 pm

Title: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: RES on June 21, 2009, 10:10:19 pm

Hey All,

I had my 4 week post-op follow up at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics on Tuesday, June 16th. The MRI showed no signs of the AN and the audiology test showed my hearing on the left side to be the same as it was prior to surgery at 92%. During the 4 weeks post-op I had experienced slight facial weakness, dry eye, some memory loss, and changes in taste. Everything is back to normal and I returned to work on the 17th. I even played soccer this evening...no headers though  ;). I can't say enough about the medical staff at the U of I including Drs. Gantz and Woodson. They did a great job.

Thank you ANAUSA.org. The information and recommendations I received from everyone was very beneficial. I also appreciated the thoughts and prayers.

Here's a current pic. I'm getting used to the short hair  :).

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/RSkow/121-2126_IMG.jpg)

God Bless,

Ron

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: sgerrard on June 21, 2009, 10:19:55 pm

I swear I was just wondering about you, Ron, it seems like it has been a while. What a great outcome, hearing included!

It sounds like you are doing great. I wish I had more short hair to get used to. ;)

Steve

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on June 21, 2009, 10:40:53 pm

Wow! :o

Hearing preserved too! Great News.

That sounds astoundingly successful...

DHM

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: Jim Scott on June 21, 2009, 11:00:07 pm

Ron ~

This kind of excellent surgery outcome is a real spirit-lifter and über encouraging!  May your recovery continue at this swift pace.  Thanks for posting!

Jim

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: Lilan on June 22, 2009, 06:41:47 am

Ron, so thrilled! Congrats!!!

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: Cheryl R on June 22, 2009, 07:18:01 am

Ron, Good to hear how well you have done.      Another great Gantz alumni.            I was wondering if you had done well past that first  getting home and taking some time to recover.                    Makes for several who have done well.
A side note to those talking about types of AN drs.     Univ of Iowa uses the neurotologist and then the "Fellow" neurotologist
for their AN surgeries.               
                                                               Cheryl R

Title: Re: Post Op Follow Up
Post by: CHD63 on June 22, 2009, 07:30:44 am

Ron .....

So good to hear of your super outcome ..... this is an inspiration to all AN patients in the throes of decision-making!  Thanks for letting us know ..... and keep coming back to inspire others!

Clarice