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ellenvig

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I Feel Great!
« on: October 10, 2006, 07:32:40 pm »
Hi Everyone. 

I am now 2.5 weeks post-GK, and I feel great!  I'm not ready to run marathons, and don't particularly want to go to the gym yet, but I can't believe how much more energy I have now.  I'm more alert, I'm not just a blob on the couch, and I feel SO much better in general.  I didn't realize how far I had declined neurologically before getting treatment.  I'm so glad I got treated when I did!

Anyway, just checking in. :)

Ellen
2.3cm AN diagnosed 6/13/06.
Gamma Knife 9/22/06.
Dr. Greorg Noren, Providence RI.
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Laura

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Re: I Feel Great!
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2006, 06:17:48 am »
I'm glad to hear it Ellen! It also helps that you aren't worried about it on a day by day basis - sleep and relaxation is good!
Diagnosed August 17, 2006
AN on right side 1cm x 7mm x 7mm
30% hearing loss with no other symptoms
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pattibobatti

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Re: I Feel Great!
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2006, 06:49:10 am »
Wow, Ellen, you are doing so Good!!!  At 2 weeks I don't think I knew my name!  I'm so sure all the pre-ops love to hear this. 

Just wondering are you on any steroids? 

Pattibobatti
17 mm AN removed 1-16-06
  retrosigmoid
  paralysis, cornea transplant,avascular necrosis

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ellenvig

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Re: I Feel Great!
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2006, 09:04:52 am »
With 3 kids under 6, one of whom still wakes up a few times a night to nurse, I'm not getting any more sleep than before.   :)  That laundry isn't piling up as much though!  And the kitchen floor got mopped for the first time in a LONG time.

I had Gamma Knife and was on steroids for about the first week.  Very low dose though.

Ellen
2.3cm AN diagnosed 6/13/06.
Gamma Knife 9/22/06.
Dr. Greorg Noren, Providence RI.
http://savyon.com/ellen/AN.htm

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Re: I Feel Great!
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2006, 10:07:39 am »
That was some strange bathroom set up!  Glad to hear you're doing so well! 

matti

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Re: I Feel Great!
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2006, 02:30:09 pm »
Hi Ellen - I am happy to hear you are feeling energized and with 3 little ones running around, energy is a priority!  All the pre-treatment worry really takes its toll on the mind and body. Hope you are taking a little time for yourself during the day. Nap time for kiddies and nap time for mommy!!

When is your next MRI?

Take care,
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Cheryl
3.5 cm  - left side  Single sided deafness 
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