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epc1970

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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #30 on: November 26, 2009, 08:16:40 am »
Denise
You WILL be feeling better for Christmas!
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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #31 on: November 26, 2009, 06:32:17 pm »
I ended up posting some pictures on my blog today.   Due to the delayed facial paralysis, it will be nice to see how things progress.

IS THERE A SPECIAL AREA ON HERE FOR PICTURES???

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SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #32 on: November 26, 2009, 11:16:50 pm »
Quote from: Denise S on November 26, 2009, 06:32:17 pm
IS THERE A SPECIAL AREA ON HERE FOR PICTURES???

Nope.  You just post them inside your thread (topic).

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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #33 on: November 27, 2009, 06:56:10 am »
Hi Denise
I just read your updated blog. I don't think you are being negative at all. You are telling it like it is and if it helps you on an emotional level then go for it. You are a sweet lady and stronger than you give yourself credit for!
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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #34 on: November 27, 2009, 08:38:28 pm »
Quote from: Denise S on November 26, 2009, 07:31:23 am

Just the timing of the surgery..................MUST be better by Christmas though  :)

If it helps, my surgery was the week after Thanksgiving and I was much better by Christmas. 

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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #35 on: November 27, 2009, 10:32:05 pm »
Thanks guys, I'm so excited and shouting to the world today.   I wrote more on the blog and some prayers have been answered.

Now my spirits are up and I have more belief and hope.   Due to multiple issues, we'll take anything, and today was great.

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SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI

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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #36 on: November 28, 2009, 10:49:35 pm »
Hi Denise,
Yea, what a gift! you could hear your son with your AN ear!
 (I read your blog).
Just what you needed to lift your spirits and give you hope.
Things WILL get better. It just takes a long time...Once the swelling continues to go down, you'll see movement  on your face I'm betting.
Continue to have faith in your recovery and let nature take its course.
Rest, relax the body and continue to ask for help, OK?
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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #37 on: November 29, 2009, 03:20:59 pm »
Denise ~

Congratulations on your recovery victories!  Your elation is not only well-earned but downright contagious!

I like this comment you posted on your blog: ... this doesn't mean every day gets better, it just means there is the hope of more recovery.   Indeed, there is ...and now you've experienced some of the positive manifestations of that very real hope and I'm very happy for you, Denise.  May your 'better days' just keep on coming!   :)

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Re: One Week post op Middle Fossa
« Reply #38 on: November 30, 2009, 02:17:02 am »
Thank you Jim.....I wrote it that way because it sure is amazing how many people don't understand the oddities with brain surgeries.   

One friend made it sound like every day would be better.   Well, even according to all my doctors....they said it can change hour by hour.   And now, of course I know that.........it's just odd.   
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Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI
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