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nipanddale

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Dale's surgery update
« on: July 01, 2006, 12:06:32 am »
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give a quick update. Dale had surgery (translab) on Wednesday with Dr. Brackmann and Dr. Hitselberger at HEI in LA. They removed the 3.5 AN with no damage to the facial nerve. Dale was moved out of ICU on Thursday afternoon and today he took his first walk around the nurses station and ate a regular meal for dinner. He's crabby and uncomfortable, but that's to be expected. We are hoping for a better day tomorrow with more walks around the nurses station and more soft, solid food.

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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2006, 12:12:49 am »
Sounds great for Dale!!   :)  Hope all continues to be good news.

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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2006, 05:36:25 am »
Nip:

If Dale is walking around the nurses station already he will have a speedy recovery.  Good for him/you!!

The discomfort goes away considerably once that pressure bandage comes off - that milestone is huge.

Best of luck to you both,  Kathy, a translaber from Minnesota
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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2006, 05:54:15 am »
Oh, Nip... thank you so much for update!  Please please give Dale my best wishes for a speedy recovery and sending you all huggles for wellness!  Hang in there!

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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2006, 08:09:45 am »
Wow, that seemed like a fast journey!  Glad he's doing good.  He'll be chasing those nurses...I mean driving them nuts in no time!

Tell him one of the best parts about recovery is having to read!  Being a teacher it was nice to have some down time to just indulge in books.  It was prescribed to me for eye therapy  ;D  Worst therapy I had...NOT  LOL 

Keep us updated! 

Hugs to the both of you! 
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2006, 08:13:27 am »
Yea Dale!!!  I'm glad he's doing so well!!!!!!!  I'm having translab this Wednesday on a tumor almost as big, so it's a great inspiration to me!!!!  Cranky is good!!!!!  It shows he's already down the recovery road!
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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2006, 09:38:44 am »
Been thinking about you both and happy to hear that everything went so well.

Keep us posted and take care,
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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2006, 09:46:57 pm »
Thanks so much for keeping us posted. I am really glad Dale is doing good. Take care of yourself and tell Dale we're still praying for him.Each day should get easier.
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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2006, 09:42:09 pm »
Yay!! it sound like he's already doing better than most. just keep walking as much as you can, but also don't overdo it too much the first few days--energy levels are low.

So glad he's come through it so well.


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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2006, 10:36:35 pm »
Sounds good for Dale - speedy recovery mate!


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Re: Dale's surgery update
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2006, 04:24:50 pm »
so happy for Dale glad he is doing good.....Hangin there Big Guy
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