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leapyrtwins

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4 years ago today
« on: May 31, 2011, 05:37:41 am »
Just wanted to note that today is the 4th ANniversary of my AN surgery.

I'm so happy that I found the ANA - and the ANA Forum - both incredible resources.

Life is good!   ;D

Jan
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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

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2011, 05:52:53 am »
Happy 4th ANniversary Jan...Life is good
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2011, 06:17:51 am »
Happy ANniversary to you, happy ANniversary to you, happy ANniVERsary, dear Jan, happy ANniversary to you!   ;D

Every clean year that goes by is a celebration!

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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2011, 06:30:44 am »
Happy Anniversary Jan and an anniversary is a big deal.      Our surgery day is one we don't forget!        I wish for everyone here that it is not something you have to go thru again!                           Cheryl R
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 06:36:32 am »
Happy 4th Jan.....are you still doing the annual "tube of gloom" visit?

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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 06:58:49 am »
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!![/size][/size][/color]
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 07:30:15 am »
Happy ANniversary!!

Do something for yourself today!!

Love ya,
K   ;D
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 08:31:45 am »
Happy ANiversary, Jan!
 Funny how we call it happy, when it was not a happy experience. However our lives are richer by the experience and the friends we've made along the way! And you are doing a superb job helping others on the forum :)
Cheere :D
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 08:33:47 am »
OK...
Crappy ANniversary!!
 

That better, Moe??   ::)

K   ;D
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 02:56:58 pm »
Jan ~

Congratulations on your fourth AN surgery anniversary!  We're pretty happy that you found the ANA and the discussion forums, too!  You've been a resource, yourself, especially for BAHA users. Your over-9000 posts prove your dedication to the forums and we appreciiate your many contributions here.  Have a great day!  :)

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Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2011, 04:32:03 pm »
Thanks for hanging around here so long, Jan :)

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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2011, 05:44:07 pm »
ANother Milestone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  MAJOR congrats, m'dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-*  :-*  :-*
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2011, 05:57:15 pm »
Happy ANniversary jAN!! I cAN only hope i'll be as dedicated to helping other people as you have! You are truly a hero member!  I hope you have a great day and AN even better coming year! :)

Jay

PS: Sorry for all the corny AN references, but I hope it brought a little smile on your face! :)
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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2011, 08:21:29 pm »
Quote from: texsooner on May 31, 2011, 06:36:32 am
Happy 4th Jan.....are you still doing the annual "tube of gloom" visit?

Patrick

Yes, I'm still entering the tube of gloom on a regular basis.  Last time was mid-April and results were clean  ;D 

I think my doc recommends one more annual MRI, then if there are no signs of regrowth he goes with every 2-3 years.  So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks for the nice sentiments, all (even if one was corny  ;) )

It's been a pretty happy day - even sent my doc an email telling him again what an outstanding job he, the neurosurgeon, the intern, and the anesthesiologist did.  Can't thank those 4 guys enough.

Best,

Jan
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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

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: 4 years ago today
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2011, 08:44:33 pm »
Hey Jan,
This is good news.  Milestones are something to celebrate.  Have a Happy.


Kaybo...your humor cracks me up!

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