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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: NL on November 04, 2009, 09:56:01 pm
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Hi All,
A couple of updates have been posted on the "Dennis vs. the Tumor" blog. Here's the latest from his wife Julie:
"We just received word that the surgery is over. Everything went smoothly. The tumor is out, the facial nerve is intact and the hearing is most likely preserved (that however is actually to be determined).....I can't wait to see him. They tell me he is in recovery and resting well. "
If you'd like to check for more updates, here's the link to his blog:
http://denvstumor.blogspot.com/ (http://denvstumor.blogspot.com/)
Here are also a couple of pics from yesterday, when Dennis received the Magic Scarf:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/4077010588_41ff95a440.jpg)
Dennis with his wife Julie, 11-3-09
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4077010076_4452d8aa99.jpg)
Dennis with his LA AN buddies - Lainie, Nancy, & David, 11-3-09
I'm sure Dennis will be back to wearing the scarf "warrior style" as soon as his bandage comes off!
Congrats, Dennis - and welcome to the postie side! ;D
Nancy
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Sounds like great news, hope to see more pictures of Dennis with the warrior scarf and smiling soon.
Dan in Germany
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Thanks so much, Nancy! Great to know Dennis is done with the hard part and doing well. Was so glad to know he was going to be able to meet the LA Gang. Always good to see you guys too!
Cindy
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Great news and Welccome Dennis to postie land. And as always geat pics with the LA gang.
JO
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Dennis,
Congrats on your new postie status! Wear that magic headscarf warrior-style with pride. We are all praying for you and cheering you on through your recovery.
Lyn
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Nancy~
Once again, thank you (& Lainie & David) for the time that you all take out to meet with all of these AN warriors - what a great thing you do! Glad to hear the good update - onward & upward from here, Dennis!
K ;D
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Woohoo! Dennis, it sounds like you might have gotten the hat trick: no tumor, no facial problems, and hearing to boot! I was thinking about you all yesterday afternoon and I was on your blog checking and can't wait to hear about your recovery. Remember first 3 days don't count!
Cheryl
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Congrats, Dennis, on officially being a Postie! And, may I say that you look magnificent in Leopard print! Of course, right about now, you are probably feeling pretty far from "magnificent" - in fact, you are probably feeling like road kill. However, chin up - you'll be feeling better soon!
Sending lots of speedy recovery vibes your way.
Debbi
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Nancy ~
Allow me to add my thanks for the update on Dennis and the photos, as well. I'm pleased to learn that Dennis' surgery went well and he is likely to have a splendid recovery. Way to go!, Dennis :)
Jim
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Nancy -
thanks for the update on Dennis. Glad he got to meet the LA Crowd prior to his surgery; you guys are always so helpful.
Jan
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Here's an excerpt from Julie's update on Dennis this morning:
"One last thing, just to show how intact his sense of humor has been, I need to tell a quick story. This morning (less than 15 hours out of surgery and still in ICU) the doctor came in to check on him and asked him "Do you know where you are?". Although groggy and a little out of it, Dennis quickly replied "Either I am at St. Vincent's Hospital or I just had a really bad night in Tijuana." Typical Dennis. I was happy to hear that the man I love was still the same even after major surgery!"
Sounds like his recovery is off to a great start. ;D
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LOL ;D!Congrats!
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That's funny! Wish I had been that clever that soon after surgery. :)
Debbi
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Thanks everyone for your well wishes.
I am alive and doing pretty well here at St. Vincents this evening. We are struggling with my blood sugar levels (I am a Type 1 diabetic) and I have had serious pain in my hamstrings. The leg pain is like a severe cramping that does not subside very easily. Apparently it is caused by blood leaking into the spinal fluid and settling towards the bottom. Not fun! But at least some of my hearing is preserved and, best of all, I don't seem to be having any facial nerve issues so far, so I believe I am one incredibly lucky postie.
My face is swollen and my jaw still hurts, but things are really improving every day. I can now verify the saying that "the first three days don't count" is VERY true!
I have a picture taken just after they removed the dressing, but I will probably wait to upload it tomorrow.
- Dennis
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Dennis,
It is great to see you back so soon. It is still Saturday, day 3, so today doesn't count either. I think you have done well. I trust that the blood sugar and hamstring things will be cleared up shortly.
Welcome back!
Steve
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Great to hear from you Dennis. I've been following your surgery closely sending you good thoughts. Hope your sugar levels get back to normal in a hurry.
Congrats on a successful surgery.
Mike
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Best wishes to you, Dennis for a speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gingerbread6
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Dennis -
posting on the Forum 3 days after surgey is incredible! Glad you are feeling up to it - despite the leg pain.
Best wishes for a swift, uneventful recovery ;D
Jan
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Welcome back, Dennis! Posting already! Pretty sure I was still hiding under a wet wash cloth on day 3...good for you that you're doing so well...take it easy and do what the docs tell you (at least for awhile ;)).
Cindy
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Hi Dennis,
I haven't been on in a couple of weeks but was wondering about how it went for you.
Hoping recovery just keeps getting better!
Take care
Keri
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Thanks everyone! Things are really amazing, I'm truly blessed. I put up a blog update this evening, including a picture of the man, the myth, the legend, Dr. Brackmann and myself.
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Hi Dennis,
So very happy for you that you have come through this surgery in such great fashion!!! I love to hear about the great outcomes and pray that your recovery continues on the fast track. Bless the dear Lord for guiding the hands of the surgeons and bless also the greeters in LA for the wonderful things that you do!
Jackie in Oregon
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Dennis,
It was amazing to see you pass the Magic Scarf on to Mike ("loose screws") just nine days after your surgery! (More pics on Magic Scarf photo history thread.)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4102445918_2c638dca03.jpg)
Dennis - 9 days post-op, and Mike - 3 days pre-op
Wishing you all the best in your recovery - you're off to a fantastic start! :)
Nancy
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Great picture! ..... and a belated congratulations Dennis on a successful surgery. You look amazing for 9 days post-op. Keep up the good recovery!
Clarice
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Awesome - back to back men with the Scarf! You look great, Dennis, and know you're going to do very well, Mike!
Cindy
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Just a quick update - we arrived home yesterday evening. Our boys still thought we wouldn't be back until Tuesday evening, so it was a great surprise for them and pretty emotional for us. Felt great to sleep in my own bed, even if only for a few hours!
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Nothing beats going home, Dennis! I am so glad you are having such an amazing recovery. THe sleep does get better - the steriods mess with that and once they are gone, at least for me, my sleep rapidly improved. Last night I finally slept with my old, mushy down pillows (had been using a temperapedic neck pillow which I seemed to prefer after surgery)...and I can lay on the surgery side with no problem.
Cheryl
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Congrats, Dennis! Nice photo of you and Dr B, too! Glad you got this behind you.
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Know you're SO glad to be home, Dennis! You will recover even better/faster now (at least I did). Be sure to continue to nap, though ;) You'll be back on the golf course before you know it!
Cindy
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Yes, nothing like sleeping in your own bed to speed recovery. I was so excited to get home and have an uninterrupted night without buzzers and beepers going off at all hours! And, of course, being able to shower was a big deal, too.
Dennis, you look great! I hope you have an uneventful recovery from here forward.
Debbi
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Hey Dennis,
You look mate, hope all goes well in the recovery phase, take it easy and get that swing back on plane.
Fore
Don
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great picture of you and mike with the scarf! what an encouraging thing!