Translab on October 17th NYU

[millie]

My translab will occur at NYU on WEdnesday October 17th...my 65th birthday and a new beginning for me. I get the time of surgery tomorrow.Iam anxious to be on the other side!
We will be spending tomorrow  night at a hotel two blocks from the hospital for easy access.
I am very hopeful this will all go well.  When we have progress to post, either my daughter Jen or me will share on this thread.....Peace to you all.  Thank you for your prayers and support.
Your friend, Millie

[Glenda]

Praying for a successful surgery!!  I know things will go well for you!! I will be watching for updates! 
Hugs (( ))

Glenda

[Mickey]

Many prayers are with you... Your in great hands @ NYU Medical Center. Here is to a speedy recovery! All the best, Mickey

[debraclark]

Hi Millie! I did not forget you! My surgery (retrosigmoid) was September 25th today is my 3 weeks post op. Soon you will be on this side of it and recuperating! All the best to you! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Keep us posted. (I had my daughter do it for me =)
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY for tomorrow too!

[alabamajane]

Happy early birthday and our prayers and best wishes for a successful speedy surgery tomorrow! Look forward to hearing from you soon,, Jane

[Blags]

Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[mandy721]

Millie,
Thinking of you.
Miranda

[Sheila1977]

Millie,
Praying that everything is going well with you.

[debraclark]

Just wondering how Millie is doing? Her surgery was scheduled for October 17th ? Plus it was her birthday too. Prayers and thoughts are with you Millie.

[MDemisay]

Dear Millie,

How did surgery go for you? I want you to know that I have started a Prayer Warriors call for you and that a lot of people are praying for you. Answer when you can. Rest my ANA NYC chapter friend we will see each other soon enough.

Mike


PS. Happy Birthday! What a strange way to celebrate, although I can appreciate your starting a new life, certainly!

[millie]

Hi all-This is my first post since the event on October 17th.As you know, I had translab at NYU on October 17th.  This is the first day I felt I could post-came home Sunday and today actually sat up all day in a chair trying to watch movies out of eye and drinking prune juice.
My surgery was at Langone, and I believe lasted four hours.  The tumor was the sticky kind, shaped like a sausauge and started to adhere to the facial nerve.  I believe they removed all the tumor.  I have a great numbnessin my skull, plusmy left ear is completely numb, and my eyelid and mouth are droopy.   I hope this is temporary as the kids might get scared of grandma.The first two days were rough because my head was wrapped lke the rings of saturn and I could not sleep comfortably.I believe I had an excellent team and very good care.  BUt now, I'd like my head to be normal-no hearing, just not full  and numb and fuzzy.  Is this a waiting game we can win?  So far, no bad headaches and for them I take extra strength tylenol. And the steriods which end tomprrow. 
Thank you prayer warriors!  Will it get better?

[DHJ]

Millie it will get better.You are way ahead of my recovery all ready. My surgery was one year ago and I am back golfing,boating,and enjoying life. Keep the faith and be patient.God Bless You Dave

[lrobie]

Millie,

Congratulations on getting the surgery behind you.  Now you are on the journey of recovery.  I'm at 14 weeks post-op today.  Things do get better.  It just takes time and everyone is different.  One of my co-workers told me yesterday that instead of looking forward for things to get better, I should look back at the progress I've made so far.  That was a very good suggestion and one I will try to adhere to.  I have to admit that there have been days where I feel down about it.  I have to remind myself of the positives.

Get some rest.  Good luck in your recovery.  Prayers...

Lisa

[millie]

Thank you!  You give me hope.  I will try to remember all the good things that have occurredand put it in God's hands.  Each day will be better. 
Still fullheaded.  Scalp mostly num on left side.  Ear numb.  Glad it is out though!  Prayer warriors unite.  Millie

[debraclark]

So glad to see you are doing ok.  I put it in gods hands from the beginning and I know that is why I have done so well. I also have some of the facial paralysis but it seems to slowly be getting better. I am in VT (balance therapy -outpatient couple times a week for my balance and they are working with me for my head and neck pain. (how is your balance, did they give you a script for therapy?) I also have the fuzzy headedness, doctor says that is normal, and the numbness is normal too that you have, I have that also, but that is slowly going away in places. The most important thing is that you are a postie now and are at home recuperating! And you have put it in Gods hands its gonna be ok. Take care and keep us posted on your progress.