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Danny2006

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Three Days Till Surgery
« on: May 30, 2006, 07:42:51 pm »
Time is counting down. I fly out tomorrow for L.A. and have surgery on Friday at HEI. I am actually quite nervous, more so than I thought I would be. I know I have made the right decision, and I am not second guessing myself. I just am a little worried about the outcome. Docs give me a 60% chance of retaining hearing in AN ear with Middle Fossa. So my outlook is good, but I am nervous still. I guess that is normal. I am more worried about the other possible complications, IE facial nerve, vertigo, etc. I know that whatever the outcome, I will make the best of it. I am not one to give up.
I will let everyone know how it turns out.


Thanks, Danny
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Obita

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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2006, 07:59:43 pm »
Good luck Danny -

All of your feelings are normal.  The unknown is always scary.  I even wrote all my PIN numbers down in case I couldn't remember anything!!

Will be thinking of you,  Kathy
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2006, 08:03:12 pm »
Everything will be okay.  But you have a right to be nervous. It's not everyday that somebody goes poking around inside your head!!  But they do it all the time, so it's no big deal to them. That's the important part.  Good luck. The gang here will be wanting to hear about your recovery. 
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2006, 08:08:24 pm »
Hi Danny

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm going to believe in all things good and positive!!!  Could you do me a favor and post your last name , I don't think a card will reach you if I mail it to Danny 2006   

Best Wishes
Raydean
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2006, 08:32:20 pm »
Danny sending you warm thoughts and lots of prayers your way.  Just look at how well Karla faired last week at house.  You'll be just fine!  Being scared or nervous is understandable....I also saved my pin numbers and needed them after surgery  LOL 

Best of luck!

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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2006, 08:37:17 pm »
Good luck Danny!  We'll be thinking of you!!!!  You will do just fine!!!!  Let us know as soon as you can. or have a friend give us a post here! 

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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2006, 08:54:40 pm »
Danny - Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Will someone be with you during your stay at House?

I understand the nervous feeling, but please know that you will be fine and always remember you have a ton of support here.

Keep us posted
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Danny2006

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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2006, 09:15:09 pm »
Thanks for the support everyone. Raydean, my name is Danny Phillips; I will let everyone know how it goes as soon as possible.

Thanks again, Danny
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2006, 03:11:43 am »
Hi Danny,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray peace for you and wisdom for the doctors.Think good thoughts and keep us posted when you can.
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2006, 01:22:14 pm »
Danny-our best thoughts and good vibes are with you--you are in GREAT hands. If you get this before your surgery, who is doing it? If it's Dr. Friedman, tell him Deborah the hiker girl, alias jungle girl says "HEY!" and give Dr. Hits a big smooch as a thank you for saving my face! (Actually, a handshake'll do!)

Best of Luck
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2006, 01:50:47 pm »
Hey Danny! Best of luck to you. We'll see you on the other side of this An journey!!!
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Re: Three Days Till Surgery
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2006, 05:44:27 pm »
Just to make it easier to send cards.  Here's the address  Danny's surgery is schedule for Friday June 2 at St Vincent's Medical Center

Danny Phillips   (Patient)
St Vincent's Medical Center
2131 West 3rd St
Los Angeles, California
90057

213 484 7111  phone.


House Ear Clinic address is

House Ear Clinic
2100 West 3rd St.
Los Angeles, California   90057

Phone 213  483 9930


Have a great day
Raydean
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