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ghenier27

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2009, 10:49:30 pm »
Hi Lyn, I am so glad we had a chance to chat on the phone the other day. You are going to do wonderfully. I am very impress with your team since I was there October 19th with the same team. I hoping to see you in pre-op on tuesday 17th. Sending you many blessings your way,Debi

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2009, 07:17:22 am »
I will keep you in my prayers. I was at Shands back in 2007 for my eye surgery (correct my double vision). I went in as an outpatient but I must say I was very pleased with my surgeon and the facility.
4+cmm left retromastoid of cerebellopontine angle tumor removed 6/5/06; Dr. Eric Gabriel, St. Vincents, Jacksonville, FL
Left ear hearing loss, left eye gold weight, facial paralysis; 48 year old female. Dr. Khuddas - my hero - corrected my double vision

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2009, 06:56:23 am »
Lyn, 

I too was a patient of Antonelli/Lewis in 2005.  They are wonderful and the facility is tops.  Rest peacefully knowing you are in very capable hands and the team of nurses surrounding you are the best!  Blessings to you and everyone!
1/05 Retrosigmoid 1.5cm AN left ear, SSD
2/08 Labyrinthectomy left ear 
Dr. Patrick Antonelli Shands at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
12/09 diagnosis of semicircular canal dehiscence right ear

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2009, 07:20:19 pm »
Hi Lyn,
I just want to wish you all the best for your surgery on the 14th.  I realized that since we won't get back from Los Angeles until after your date, I'd better message you today. We're leaving on Sunday, so it's getting down to the wire. I'll be thinking of you. You've picked a wonderful surgical team and I know you'll do great. See you again on the postie side.

Tam
6mm AN left side, diagnosed Sept 22, 2009
Middle Fossa  December 8th 2009,  Drs. Brackmann and Schwartz.
Facial nerve preserved, tumor out, SSD. tinnitus.

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2009, 07:25:30 am »
Hi Lyn,

Just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and sending all positive vibes! Your surgery is going to be a great success and know that you have many people praying for you :) If you need to talk I am here! Good luck...you will soon be a postie :)

Bren~
Small AN, left side, Oct. 22 2009
Surgery Dec. 22 @ UW Madison (wonderful doctors)
SSD (left side)

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2009, 08:23:57 am »
Good luck with your surgery that was my mother-in-laws birthday and I feel it is a very lucky date, no mother-in-law jokes here.


My prayers will be with you,


Pat
Diagnosed with a 1 cm. AN had Retrosigmoid
Approach surgery July of 2009, several problems after surgery.

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2009, 09:11:15 am »
Thanks!!!

I'm feeling very good about this.  I'm sure I will be nervous the day of the surgery (and maybe the night before?), but right now I feel pretty good about things.  Law school final exams are a GREAT distraction!   :D

Thanks for all of your prayers and positive thoughts.  I'm sending them all right back to all of you, too!

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 scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2009, 09:36:27 am »
Prayers and good thoughts, Lyn.

Hope things go very smoothly on Monday.

Looking forward to seeing you back here as a postie!  ;D

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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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #23 on: December 13, 2009, 12:56:28 am »
Best wishes, Lyn! Fun to hear that you feel good about getting brain surgery as your Christmas present. :)

Steve
8 mm left AN June 2007,  CK at Stanford Sept 2007.
Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #24 on: December 13, 2009, 11:43:28 am »
Thinking of you as you get ready for tomorrow...wishing you a quick and uneventful recovery!

Cindy
rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #25 on: December 13, 2009, 01:05:06 pm »
Lyn .....

Many good thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow!

Clarice
Right MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, 1994, Pittsburgh, PA
Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #26 on: December 13, 2009, 05:31:37 pm »
Hey there Lyn.

Wishing you a peaceful night tonight. Eat a lot, it will be a while before you eat good again. You have my best wishes and positive thoughts all day tomorrow. I'll be anxiously waiting to hear good results from your successful surgery.

With you all day tomorrow in spirit.
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 scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #27 on: December 13, 2009, 08:58:59 pm »
Lyn,
I, too, wish you a successful (and fast!) surgery and a great recovery...will be sending your prayers tomorrow!
Cheryl
5 mm lateral IAC (impacted?) diagnosed 6-09-09
middle fosa 9/23 HEI - Brackmann/Schwartz
all tumor gone, facial perfect, no ringing
SSD on right side - Rockin' and Rollin'

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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #28 on: December 13, 2009, 10:40:05 pm »
Add me to the list of well wishers.

Kate
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Re: Surgery scheduled! Shands hospital on Dec 14th
« Reply #29 on: December 14, 2009, 12:17:02 pm »
Lyn,
I am praying all goes well with your surgery today.

Best wishes for an easy and quick recovery!
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.