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Taylor

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Update
« on: September 07, 2006, 06:53:26 am »
Eye muscle surgery in my right eye yesterday went great.  I have some bloody tears but that is very normal.  The doc put a punctum plug in the lower lid during my surgery so hopefully i tear better. I have double vision worse than before but he said it should be better in a few days. Already happy i did it although it's so damn early in the morning today. I must be excited and wanted to look at my eye in the mirrior to wake up this early!   ;)
Taylor
Translab/4.8 cm AN on right side removed 2/3/06
St. Louis Children's Hospital (next to Barnes-Jewish)/ Jeffery Leonard - Neurosurgeon
Cross-facial nerve graft with muscle transplant
Bad coordination on right side - constant pins-and-needles sensation on left side
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Re: Update
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2006, 07:06:06 am »
Morning Taylor:

Glad that is behind you!!  Now go take a nap!!

Kathy
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2006, 07:30:34 am »
Taylor,
          I'm very happy to hear things went well and you are pleased with the results so far!

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Re: Update
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2006, 07:40:07 am »
*runs in and rips off smelly pirate socks*

YAY Taylor! Terrific news!!!!!!!!!!!!  Get some rest and thrilled with this update.

MAJOR huggles to you and mom!!!!!!!!

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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2006, 07:50:29 am »
thats amazing Taylor, Im happy to hear things went as planned and you are doing so well.
You go girl ! ;)
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Re: Update
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2006, 08:01:41 am »
Great News Taylor, Congrats!

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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2006, 08:16:38 am »
YEAH Taylor!!   ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2006, 02:13:36 pm »
Very cool Taylor!!!!!  You sound great!!!!  Keep us all updated!! 

Hugs!  Kathleen
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2006, 03:05:00 pm »



Nate  ;D
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2006, 05:15:31 pm »
Taylor, Who did your surgery?  I had a Dr. Shepherd from Center for Advanced Medicine in St.Louis.  I was in Barnes also.  Karen
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2006, 05:17:36 pm »
Wonderful Taylor!  I can't wait to hear how it all turns out!
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Re: Update
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2006, 05:27:00 pm »
Wishing you all good things!   ;D
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Re: Update
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2006, 05:39:15 pm »
Hi Taylor:

Sleep, rest, relax....it's behind you now!!  Good luck with the rest of your recovery. 

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Re: Update
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2006, 09:21:17 pm »
Karen,
A Dr. Lueder did my eye surgery... he's an optomoligist at Children's next to Barnes.
Taylor
Translab/4.8 cm AN on right side removed 2/3/06
St. Louis Children's Hospital (next to Barnes-Jewish)/ Jeffery Leonard - Neurosurgeon
Cross-facial nerve graft with muscle transplant
Bad coordination on right side - constant pins-and-needles sensation on left side
21 years-old
Illinois

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Re: Update
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2006, 09:26:49 pm »
Taylor,

   I am so happy things went well. I'm sure you are feeling better having the stress of going in to have it done behind you. Now it's time to rest and recover from the surgery. Please take your time about the Welbutrin. research it and discuss it with the doc. You may find that the results from this surgery help you to feel better about things. No question all of this have been life changing, and I think from time to time we all will go through bouts of depression. But if at all possible, I think it's a good idea to try and stay off of the emds that might make us feel mind altered (since the An surgery already makes us feel that way) If you still are having difficulties, I would look into therapy too.

Take Care, God Bless

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