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Tod

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #30 on: February 15, 2011, 01:53:12 pm »
Barb,

This is great news! Thanks for sharing it.

Once I got home, I did my best to walk as much as I could. That included doing loops in the cul de sac two or three times day. keeping track of what I did each day helped me see clearly how much I was improving. Stairs were harder, so I made an effort to practice going up and down stairs.

I hope the good healing continues,

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #31 on: February 15, 2011, 02:21:02 pm »
Thanks Jim. Hope this is an encouragement to those thinking about surgery.

Quote from: Jim Scott on February 15, 2011, 01:39:32 pm
Thanks, Barb. 

The news about Tom being home and his recovery moving right along makes my day.  I did a lot of walking (mostly at a local park, my wife at my side) in the weeks following my AN surgery and I believe it helped me recover my balance as well as making me feel 'normal' again, being out and about.  Thanks for sharing your elation - and the good news!  :)

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« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2011, 02:49:09 pm »
Glad to know he's home - always helps recovery to get to your own bed (in my opinion ;)).  Have him walk outside some also - it's different and can be a bit of a challenge, but helps things improve.  I don't drink coffee either, but start my day (and always have) with a Coke.  Maybe that would be enough caffeine for him.  Tell him to still take some naps too!

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #33 on: February 15, 2011, 03:03:07 pm »
Gotta love a doctor that prescribes coffee!   ;D

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #34 on: February 15, 2011, 03:21:22 pm »
He has drunk Mountain Dew as long as I have known him, but with being a borderline Diabetic, he switched to Diet Mountain Dew, but it appears that the sweetners don't always agree with his stomach (long story). Thus the suggestion of learning to like coffee.

Yes, outside will be great as soon as it warms up a bit more!!!

Quote from: cindyj on February 15, 2011, 02:49:09 pm
Glad to know he's home - always helps recovery to get to your own bed (in my opinion ;)).  Have him walk outside some also - it's different and can be a bit of a challenge, but helps things improve.  I don't drink coffee either, but start my day (and always have) with a Coke.  Maybe that would be enough caffeine for him.  Tell him to still take some naps too!

Cindy
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« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2011, 03:22:40 pm »
Yes!!!!! I guess a cup of coffee is actually good for you as long as you don't over do it (as with everything else).

Quote from: lori67 on February 15, 2011, 03:03:07 pm
Gotta love a doctor that prescribes coffee!   ;D

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #36 on: March 15, 2011, 05:48:17 pm »
Thanks ducky, my surgery is scheduled for June and really really look for and appreciate reading post surgery posts and related experiences! Extremely helpfull!
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Diagnosed Dec 21, 2010, 1.75 x 1.75cm plan is for retrosigmoid removal scheduled for June 15th at MGH by Dr Barker & Dr Lee. Putting off so I may enjoy my sons senior year varsity hockey, lacrosse seasons and graduation. That and our annual trip to Cancun in May.

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #37 on: March 15, 2011, 07:03:21 pm »
Are you having the translab surgery?
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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2011, 12:00:36 pm »
No, it's the Retrosigmoid approach for me. My Neurotologist Dr Lee feels it is worth trying to save the hearing I have.
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Diagnosed Dec 21, 2010, 1.75 x 1.75cm plan is for retrosigmoid removal scheduled for June 15th at MGH by Dr Barker & Dr Lee. Putting off so I may enjoy my sons senior year varsity hockey, lacrosse seasons and graduation. That and our annual trip to Cancun in May.

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Re: Tomorrow Surgery!
« Reply #39 on: March 16, 2011, 12:50:03 pm »
Ok. Great..... we wish you the very best outcome!
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