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Itheus

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Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« on: July 20, 2011, 02:46:50 pm »
Hey all -

The date is finally arriving.  I have my surgery set with Dr. Gantz tomorrow at 7:15 at the University of Iowa Hospitals.  I'm a bit nervous, but also relieve that the date has finally come...it's been weighing on my mind for a long time now! 

See you on the other side.   :)
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Jim Scott

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 02:52:04 pm »
Itheus ~

I know you've been working up to this surgery for awhile and so I can understand the sense of relief you feel, along with the usual (and perfectly normal) anxiety.  As you well know, Dr. Gantz is an excellent doctor with a lot of AN removal experience, so you certainly have good reason to go into the OR with confidence.  I think you'll do just fine.  You'll be in the thoughts and prayers of many - me included - and yes, we'll 'see you on the other side.'  :)

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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ckoza1

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2011, 03:17:25 pm »
MY diagnosis came July 7, so I am really, really new at this. I agree this site and forum are wonderful, and I feel most gratful for them. My best wishes for your surgery tomorrow. Many thoughts and prayers are with you. Post when you can; I am just beginning the testing process.
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Kaybo

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2011, 03:44:19 pm »
Prayers coming your way!!

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2011, 04:41:09 pm »
Prayers from out in the boondocks coming your way!
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AN diagnosed 2000.
Translab removal 4/10/2001. Owens Ear Clinic- Dallas, TX
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Cheryl R

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2011, 05:09:47 pm »
Lots of good thoughts coming your way tomorrow for you and your family.      Soon you will be one of our UIHC alumni!        Our motto is see my scar!         
                                      Wishing you well!                       Cheryl R
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    Univ of Iowa for all care

deheisel11

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2011, 05:53:23 pm »
Prayers for a great surgery outcome already sent.  As you said, see you on the other side.
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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2011, 06:40:06 pm »
You'll be on my prayer list, too.  A word of advice:  don't refuse the sleeping pill :)
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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2011, 07:09:00 pm »
Best wishes to you:)
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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2011, 08:13:43 pm »
Good Luck! we will be thinking about you!!!! Keep us posted when you can!

Sarah
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Itheus

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2011, 03:15:31 am »
Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers.

Headed to Iowa City.

I'll give an update as soon as I'm able.   :)

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CHD63

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2011, 01:42:20 pm »
Many thoughts and prayers today and tomorrow ...... and during the post-op recovery days!

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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
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Itheus

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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2011, 06:24:16 pm »
Hello!

I'm back home and in the care of my favorite nurse...my wife.   :)

Dr. Gantz was able to fully remove my tumor.  Unfortunately hearing was not saved on the right side, but I have nearly all of my taste, and no facial numbness.  It's been pretty smooth sailing.  The staff at UofI hospitals was simply fantastic.

Of course I'm dealing with balance issues and fatigue as to be expected, but am good spirits and happy to have this done.  I'm currently awaiting some lab results as well.  I guess it didn't look like a schwannoma (sp?), but whatever it is appears to be benign still.  Hopefully I'll get a call back tomorrow stating everything is good to go!

Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers. 
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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2011, 07:20:13 pm »
Glad you are back home and things went well!  Will continue to pray for fast healing!!  Please take it easy and take care of yourself and sounds like you have the BEST of care with your wonderful nurse!

Glenda
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Deep in IAC
June 2010 7 mm
July 2011 8.5 mm
July 2012 1.1 cm
Nov 28, 2012 Mid Fossa Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Winston-Salem NC, Dr John Wilson and Dr Eric Oliver


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Re: Surgery tomorrow - 7/21
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2011, 06:55:06 am »
Congrats on your surgey, now prayers for a speedy recovery and remember to be nice to your nurse.
Skip
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Self diagnosed 11/17/2010 (love the internet)
MRI 12/2010 Official diagnosis 1/3/2011 RT AN 7x6x4mm's
MRI 6/17/2011 no change still 7X6X4
MRI 7/20/2012 growth spurt to 14mm
Aug 8th consult and decided on Proton Therapy
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