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OMG16

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Re: Op no 9 ?
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2008, 03:26:05 pm »
Tony I want to wish you well and let us know how you are doing!  I have a bit of info regarding the St Johns it can also increase the affect anesthesia has on the body along with melatonin.  So be sure to tell your Drs about any over the counter supplements and it is my understanding they have you discontinue those treatments about 3 weeks before any surgery.  The Dr I work for now is an anesthesiologist and says that some Drs are unaware of these things.  So here is my 2 cents.  Kiss to your forehead Tony. :-* 16
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2008, 08:04:49 am »
Okay Tony:   Putting out POSITIVE THOUGHTS TO THE UNIVERSE & SAYING EXTRA PRAYERS FOR YOU.

                  Post back after your surgery when you can....   you'll be recuperating for awhile.
                  Again, you're going to love the results!   (did you see my before/after pictures under Post Temporalis Tendon Transfer?  only 7 weeks post op!)

Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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tony

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« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2008, 08:42:01 am »
Yes I was quite amazed - I have no problem with nerve transfer per se
and I am sure its right for some to try
But I felt (for me) 12-18mths was just too long and too uncertain
the transfer option seems almost live from the OP wake-up
and given a natural settling effect post surgery
- promises to get better and better
Best Regards
Tony
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2008, 11:58:21 pm »
Hey Tony,

I just ran across your thread. I hope your surgery went well. Please let us know how you are doing. You seem so nice and have been so helpful to so many people. You said this is supposed to be a rather straightforward operation, so to speak. I hope that the swelling and pain gets better every day, and that you'll be seeing some improvement soon!! My prayers are with you. After this surgery, what are you doing to pass the time while healing? Are you sleeping a lot? Blessings to you.
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« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2008, 07:53:14 am »
OK guys - safely home !
I look a bit like an early Mike Tyson victim
- but I am told its a temporary condition....
I am on soft food now for a week or so
- and steak sandwiches maybe a month away
still youve got to laugh havent you .....
(well....er... I cant ....not till month end anyway..)
Best Regards
Tony
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« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2008, 08:45:15 am »
Hi, Tony,

There is nothing like home! Congratlations on getting it over with. Hope you heal fast and I can see your sense of humor is completely intact.

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OMG16

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« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2008, 10:16:16 am »
Welcome home!  Can you really not laugh for a month?  That is always when you have an episode of prolonged laughter that you can not stop.  You will have to be put in solitary for a month and stay away from the forum.  Keep us posted on your recovery.  Kisses to your forehead.  :-* 16
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« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2008, 02:51:19 pm »
So glad that the pirate sox work!  As well as great doctors!  Glad everything went well, Tony.  Months end, it's steak sandwiches? Right now are the steaks on the bruising? 
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nancyann

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« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2008, 04:04:58 pm »
Tony:  So glad all went well!!!!   You're doing better than me - I could only take fluids/liquid meds out of a catheter the first week!! 
Glad to hear you've graduated to soft food, that's great.   You're probably hurtin' a bit & bruised, but that will fade away like a bad memory....
I had to use a 'baby' toothbrush, soft bristles,  for about 2 weeks. (the 1st week I couldn't even brush the right side).   
Well, post when you can....  continued healing my friend,   Nancy
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retrosigmoid 6/19/06
Gold weight 7/19/06, removed 3/07
lateral tarsel strip X3
T3 procedure 11/20/07
1.6 Gm platinum weight 7/10/08
lateral canthal sling 11/14/08
Jones tube insert right inner eye 2/27/09
2.4 Gm. Platinum chain 2017
right facial paralysis

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« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2008, 01:10:11 pm »
Hi there Tony:  Just wondering how you're progressing - it's been a month & 3 days since your surgery.
Have you had the steak sandwich yet?    I had one yesterday - I use to love a steak (sandwich) without any
of that 'steak sauce' stuff - now I use Worcesteshire sauce.   Gonna try A1 steak sauce next time!

Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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2.2cm length x 1.7cm width x 1.3cm  depth
retrosigmoid 6/19/06
Gold weight 7/19/06, removed 3/07
lateral tarsel strip X3
T3 procedure 11/20/07
1.6 Gm platinum weight 7/10/08
lateral canthal sling 11/14/08
Jones tube insert right inner eye 2/27/09
2.4 Gm. Platinum chain 2017
right facial paralysis

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« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2008, 01:35:33 pm »
Almost back to normal food - thanks
Shaving is still a full thirty mins - to avoid "conplications"
I may yet go for a small symetry lift later in the year (...zxcxvzv ????)
I definately have some movement
- and can now use a drinking straw
(I didnt mind not being able to etc - but its nice to know you can)
Best Regards
Tony
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