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archana

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Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« on: October 30, 2009, 07:06:18 pm »
This is Raj, Archana's husband.  Archana had her surgery yesterday at Ohio State Med Center, Columbus OH (Translab approach, Dr. Dodson, 10 1/2 hours, BAHA implant included).  Longest 10 1/2 hours of my life so far!!  She is recovering very well, minor facial paralysis (2-3/6)-doctors think she should recover from it.  She is taking steps with assistance less than 24 hours later.  We want to thank everyone who helped us by actively maintaining this forum.  We benefited from it very much.

-Raj
AN 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.6 cm
Translab 10/29/09. SSD on right. BAHA implant same time.
Ohio State Univ Med Ctr. Dr. Dodson

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 08:02:35 am »
Arachna,

Congratulations on your new postie status!  Glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you have loving support during your recovery.  Sending warm thoughts that it will be fast and with as little discomfort as possible.

Raj,

Thank you for keeping us updated and warm thoughts for you as you care for Arachna. 

Lyn
9mm X 7mm tumor (left side), diagnosed 10-15-09
Retrosigmoid on 12-14-09 by Drs. Antonelli and Lewis (my heroes!)
Shands in Gainesville, FL
SSD, but no facial issues.  Mild tinnitus.

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 10:23:39 am »
Thats a long surgery I'm sure it was really tough for you. Good idea to take care of everything at once and get it over with. It sounds as if everything went well congratulations on getting past this part.

Mike
47 Y/O. diagnosed AN After MRI. 4X5X7mm within the right auditory canal. Slight hearing loss, ringing in ear, vertigo. Middle fossa with House Ear Clinics Dr Brackmann and Dr. Schwartz on 11-16-09. 6 new tightened titanium screws but no more hearing.
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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 11:04:24 am »
Welcome to postie land...
JO
14mmX11mmX11mm left ear
TRANSLAB 04/07/09 2cms at time of surgery
Dr. Benoit and Schramm, Ottawa Civic Campus
SSD ,some facial numbness
Baha surgery sept 22/09
residual tumor 13mmX7mmX8mm
2016 new growth.  25mmX21mmX22mm
cyberknife on June 7

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 11:18:08 am »
Raj,
Thanks for the update. Sending gentle hugs to Arachna.
Tell her I also had the translab approach with BAHA at the same time, since they knew I would lose my hearing. (11 hour surgery).
As time goes on if she has any questions about the BAHA site and the incision site. I had headaches post op which went away. Is she experiencing them?
That was the hardest part-my husband waiting 11 hours for the outcome. I closed my eyes and then woke up!
Take care of yourself now.
Rest,
Maureen
06/06-Translab 3x2.5 vascular L AN- MAMC,Tacoma WA
Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
11/06. Gold weight,tarsorrhaphy reversed
01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
5/13/10 Gracilis flap surgery UW for smile restoration :)
11/10/10 BAHA 2/23/11 brow lift/canthoplasty

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 02:44:02 pm »
This is Raj again.  Thanks to all.  Archana has been moved out of ICU and is recovering very well.  No IVs and she is eating regular food.  She walked around holding my hand for about 3-4 minutes.  She does have pounding head aches and some nausea other than that, she is doing good.
AN 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.6 cm
Translab 10/29/09. SSD on right. BAHA implant same time.
Ohio State Univ Med Ctr. Dr. Dodson

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 02:45:11 pm »
Raj ~

Thanks so much for taking the time to post Archana's surgery update - and a good one it is!  Congratulations to Archana - and to you - for getting through this.  I'm very pleased to learn that she is already walking and apparently is going to have a good recovery.  We'll all look forward to whatever updates you can offer and a post from Archana whenever she is ready.

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: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 03:52:04 pm »
Raj
It certainly sounds like  Archana is doing really well. Please keep us posted on how she is progessing!
Take care!
Erin

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2009, 09:56:53 am »
Raj, I am happy to hear the surgery went well for Archana and that she is has very few post surgery issues!  Hopefully she'll be released Monday.

Go Bucks!
Cyndi
diagnosed 7-27-09 4 cm CPA
12 hr translab 8-25-09
Dr Chicooca & Dr Welling at OSU/The James
sliver of tumor remains on brain stem
left SSD & facial paralysis (was 6/6, 2-3/6 at 9 weeks, 1/6 within 4 months) 6 month MRI on 3-17-10.

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2009, 12:42:36 pm »
Thanks Cyndi.  From our room, I have a view of Horseshoe and was watching the game on TV!!  Go Bucks.

-Raj
AN 3.2 x 2.3 x 2.6 cm
Translab 10/29/09. SSD on right. BAHA implant same time.
Ohio State Univ Med Ctr. Dr. Dodson

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Re: Surgery complete-New Postie!!
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2009, 10:37:08 pm »
Raj -

thanks for the updates on Archana.  It sounds like she is doing well.

Make sure she gets lots of rest - you, too!

Being a BAHA wearer myself, I can tell you that she'll love it.

Please keep us updated on her progress and give her our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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

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