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Soundy

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Four Years Ago
« on: July 03, 2011, 07:02:41 am »
Yesterday was my 4th anniversary of eviction of my AN ... day was uneventful ...

got up thinking about what I had been doing , when I went into surgery and later in the day the time I got out of surgery ...just a reflective day with out the minor melt downs I have had the last 3 anniversaries ... I guess that means I am getting better ...

3mm AN discovered Aug 2004
Translab July 2 ,2007
3.2cm x 2.75cm x 3.3cm @ time of surgery

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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2011, 02:15:50 pm »
Soundy ~

Congratulations on passing your 4th AN surgery anniversary!  I trust that you are getting better. 

I passed my fifth surgery anniversary in June and, as usual, with no real notice.  I'm well aware of my surgery date but don't consider it worthy of more than a passing thought.  I assume this is due to the fact that I not only enjoyed a good surgery outcome but from the day my AN was discovered and surgery was clearly indicated, I just wanted it over with so I could get back to my normal life.  I've been blessed to be able to do that so anything more than a brief thought on my AN surgery anniversary seems excessive.  I believe that's healthy - and it works for me.  I'm pleased to learn that it seems to work for you, too.  :)

Jim
4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2011, 04:04:42 pm »
Happy anniversary, Soundy!

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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 12:51:04 am »
A Very Happy Anniversary Soundy!! May you eventually be able to even forget the date!!!
Blessings wished for you,
Jackie
9mm x 11mm Right Side AN mild Tinnitis, and 60% hearing loss
Diagnosed 02/04/2007
Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
Wait and watch per ENT's advice and researching my options!!! What's next???

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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 11:48:47 am »
Congratulations, Soundy!  4 years is something to celebrate  ;D

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2011, 10:24:08 pm »
Agreed!  :)
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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2011, 04:52:35 am »
Happy ANniversary, Soundy! I can't believe it's 4 yrs! As da bloke would say....  Blimey! Good on you for this terrific achievement! :)

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Re: Four Years Ago
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2011, 06:32:23 pm »
Jim , I think that had I had a less rocky outcome surgically my anniversary would have gone less noticed ... I guess I use it as sort of a gauge for improvement ... this year has had bumps but few compared to the first three ...

I am so thankful for this place and everyone here...
3mm AN discovered Aug 2004
Translab July 2 ,2007
3.2cm x 2.75cm x 3.3cm @ time of surgery