ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: v357139 on November 20, 2014, 09:30:35 pm
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Today is my one year anniversary of having my 3.5cm removed. I had a great result, and I am doing excellent. I want to celebrate it here on the forum, where I have gotten so much support.
But more than just celebrate, I want to give a message of HOPE to all those newly diagnosed who are struggling with their decision or worrying over their choice. I struggled with my choice for almost a year, and was a basket case, to put it mildly. I may have set the record for worry. It dragged me lower than I had ever been. In retrospect I see I was trying to control every aspect of this highly complex thing, and that was just not possible.
So to the newbies I say, I had a big one, and I had a great result. Lots of others have had great results also. There are more good results than bad. You will probably have a great result also. Don't try to control every variable, that is impossible. Focus on the few most important things, and make a choice consistent with them. Choose from highly experienced surgeons with great track records. That does not give you a guarantee, but it does give you a great chance.
Some days I never thought I'd make it to the other side. I did, and you will too. God bless and good luck. Feel free to PM me if you are worrying, as I know exactly what you are going through.
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Thank you for your excellent message of encouragement and hope for newly diagnosed or recently treated patients. We need to remember that many patients with great outcomes never come to this forum or to the Facebook groups. Some of us, like you, are staying on here to do what we can to reassure others coming after us on this journey with an acoustic neuroma.
Clarice
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Thank you for sharing your story with us! It's always good to have the posties come back and let us know how things are and to share with those who are just now starting down this road for themselves. I always say that once you make your decision, just sit back and let someone else drive because you are definitely not in control anymore! :)
Jay
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Thank you Clarice and Jay!! It's true there are so many more good stories that never make the forum. It's easy to forget that. You folks who run this forum do such an excellent job. God bless you all. I'll be around, to help with the positive.
Have hope you worriers. We made it, and so will you!!! :)
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Thanks for posting this. The timing was perfect and just what I needed to read right now to remember there ARE lots of positive outcomes. I have every hope of being one of them!! ;D
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Lots of good outcomes. I am sure you will be one.