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All set for Tuesday
« on: April 25, 2009, 07:49:59 pm »
Ok my surgery is set for Tuesday..we will be leaving late morning tomorrow and then Monday I will have my MRI...........I probably will not be able to update here but my sis is updating my blog for me........--> www.pattystoll.blogspot.com
Patty  34 , RN ,  Dx with 3x2cm (plum grape) size AN on 3/6/2009 and ALL  removed-- retosigmoid on 4/28/09 with Selesnick/Gutin at SLoan Kettering in NYC

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2009, 08:07:03 pm »
Big breath.

Good luck. We all look forward to hearing from your sister and reading your blog to see how things go. You have a lot of people here who will keep you in their thoughts and lots of prayers, too.

See you on the other side (as a postie)  ;D

Cathy
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9mm x 3mm Left Side AN
Mid Fossa Aug. 21, 2008
Dr. Gantz / Dr. Woodson
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
No facial issues, hearing saved, I keep active and feel back to normal.

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2009, 08:07:52 pm »
Your big day is almost here!  I'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your surgery and quick recovery.  I look forward to your next posts (whether from you or your sis) to see how you're doing.  Take care!!!

Kathy
AN diagnosed 11/14/08, 3+cm, Retrosigmoid 1/13/09, Univ. Hosp., Cincinnati, Drs. Tew and Pensak
no facial nerve or eye issues!
3 more surgeries related to staph infections & osteomylitis over next 13 months.  New diagnosis of breast cancer.  Treatment completed 08/27/10.  Moving on!!!

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2009, 01:43:48 pm »
Good luck on Tuesday  ;D

I'll be in the tube of gloom myself - having my 2nd post op MRI - so I'll spend my time thinking about, and praying for, you.

Tell your sister thanks in advance for the updates; we just love updates around here.

See you as a postie!  ;D

Best,

Jan

Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2009, 07:04:52 pm »
Patty,
 
I know you won't see this before your surgery, but know that we are praying for you to have a successful surgery and a full and rapid recovery! 
 
Ernie
-1.3 X 0.8 cm AN in the right cerebellopontine angle extending into the internal auditory canal.
-Retrosigmoid Surgery with Dr. Bartels and Dr. Danner at Tampa General 3/5/2009.
-Had to cut hearing nerve to get "sticky" tumor, so SSD right side.

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2009, 07:05:21 pm »
Patty,  Best wishes for you this Tuesday!
May the day go smoothly and the surgery be uneventful.

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sue
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Misdiagnosed 12+ years?
Diagnosed Sept. 2008/MRI 4/09/MRI 12/09/MRI 1/21/11
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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2009, 08:49:47 pm »
Patty,

All the best on Tuesday. I look forward to the updates from your sister, but ultimately the ones from you!

Jan, I've been in that same tube of gloom at Hinsdale Hospital.  Floor B1 please:-)  Keeping my fingers crossed for the no growth report!!

Kate
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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 08:05:16 am »
Good luck with everything

Hugs & kisses from us all
A.N. 4+cm, 9/11/07 @ NY Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Phillip Stieg
post opt - partial facial paralysis on left side, total hear loss on left side, speech altered, loss of taste, smell,balance, loss of sensation on right side from shoulder down, low motor skills, eye weight 11/07

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2009, 08:12:18 am »
Best wishes for a successful surgery and an easy recovery.

Cheers,

Neal
Diagnosed 12/16/2008
AN 2.4 X 2.0 X 1.6 CM
surgery performed on 1/27/2009 Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC
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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2009, 09:25:10 am »
Good luck, Patty.
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Nancy
Watch and Wait since 9/19/01
Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
Right SSD, tinnitus, compensating balance
Dr. McKenna at Mass Eye and Ear and Dr. Barker at MGH
Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness

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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 03:03:48 pm »
FYI, posted on her blog by cjtender's sister Kelly:

"Praise the Lord!!
Ken just called and said the surgery went very well. They were able to get the whole tumor. He won't be able to see her for another hour or so. He is tired and anxious to see her. Please continue to pray for her and Ken. "

I'm glad things went well and that it's over.

Regards,
Brian
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Diagnosed 4/10/08 - 3cm Right AN
12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
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Re: All set for Tuesday
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 03:15:43 pm »
Thanks for the first update on Patty, Pooter  ;D

Glad the AN was entirely removed. 

Will keep Patty - and Ken - in my prayers.

Jan
Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways