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InnerGrace

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A 6 Month Progression Of My Facial Paralysis
« on: November 27, 2016, 10:45:26 pm »
1st picture taken about 2 weeks after surgery..(May 30th)....2nd picture taken the end of June..3rd picture taken in Ocean City in mid-August...4th picture taken just yesterday..(November 26th).... I still have a way to go but I'm totally happy with the healing to this point.  I go see a facial therapist every two weeks....He is an awesome doc!  His name is Todd Henkelmann.  He has worked with Jackie Diehls and he is very confident and a very encouraging doctor....




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Diagnosed 4/28/2016
2.4 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm AN
Symptoms:  Mild Hearing Loss, Mild Tinnitus, Mild Balance Problems, Possible Vision Issues, Some Vertigo.
Retromastoid Craniectomy 05/30/2016. UPMC Presby
Dr's Gardner and Hirsch
Left SSD. HB 6 Facial Paralysis.  Waiting for the nerves to wake up...

alabamajane

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Re: A 6 Month Progression Of My Facial Paralysis
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2016, 08:02:32 am »
Great progress !  :D your smile is beautiful and I know you feel so blessed. I'm so glad you found a great therapist as I'm sure that has helped your recovery.

Continued wonderful recovery. And your daughters are gorgeous also! You are a LUCKY Lady Innergrace!  8)

Peace,
Jane
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translab Oct 27, 2011
facial nerve graft Oct 31,2011, eyelid weight removed Oct 2013, eye closes well

BAHA surgery Oct. 2014, activated Dec. 26

ccooper

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Re: A 6 Month Progression Of My Facial Paralysis
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2016, 10:10:58 pm »
You look great! Is it not amazing to have a full smile back?!?
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37 yr old female
3.4x3x2.6
Retrosigmoid February 2016 at UC Health
Oops they forgot to tell me tumor was left behind
Doubled in size
Re-do Retrosigmoid at House July 2016
SSD, Facial Paralysis but almost recovered

JLR

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Re: A 6 Month Progression Of My Facial Paralysis
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2016, 01:17:48 pm »
I am 30 days postoperative with right facial paralysis. Your beautiful pics give me great hope. Thanks so much.  Joan
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InnerGrace

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Re: A 6 Month Progression Of My Facial Paralysis
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2016, 05:49:50 pm »
It gets better and better everyday, Joan.. Stay positive!  ♥
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Diagnosed 4/28/2016
2.4 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm AN
Symptoms:  Mild Hearing Loss, Mild Tinnitus, Mild Balance Problems, Possible Vision Issues, Some Vertigo.
Retromastoid Craniectomy 05/30/2016. UPMC Presby
Dr's Gardner and Hirsch
Left SSD. HB 6 Facial Paralysis.  Waiting for the nerves to wake up...
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