Author Topic: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas  (Read 47788 times)

moe

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #75 on: December 27, 2009, 01:37:45 am »
Steve,
That was toooooo clever. Just read it for the first time.
How creative and funny. Can't say enough! You are multi talented.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I don't think anyone would understand a word of this, who hasn't had an AN and "done their homework."
Maureen :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
06/06-Translab 3x2.5 vascular L AN- MAMC,Tacoma WA
Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
11/06. Gold weight,tarsorrhaphy reversed
01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
5/13/10 Gracilis flap surgery UW for smile restoration :)
11/10/10 BAHA 2/23/11 brow lift/canthoplasty

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #76 on: January 05, 2010, 10:15:24 pm »
I just read it for the first time - I've missed it two years now!
It is a classic!
Thanks,Steve!
Keri
1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
My head feels weird!!

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #77 on: January 06, 2010, 02:32:56 pm »
Yep, Steve, a definite classic!  You must promise to dust this off every year - it's so fun.
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
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Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #78 on: January 07, 2010, 07:26:05 pm »
That was incredible...you're making me ready for my surgery coming up on Tuesday as scared as I am.  Your special talent spreads cheer throughout our AN land!!!   Thanks a MILLION!!!
Mei Mei
1 cm Tumor RetrosigmoidSurgery on Jan 12 at Johns Hopkins
Drs. Niparko and Tamargo
35dB loss pre surgery and now SSD
Post surgical Headaches and Tinnitus
Dr Ducic Georgetown Excision Surgery May 2011
Dr. Schwartz GW  Titanium Mesh  March 2012
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #79 on: December 21, 2010, 11:13:12 pm »
Bumping it up for another season. No reason not to recycle it!

Steve
8 mm left AN June 2007,  CK at Stanford Sept 2007.
Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #80 on: December 22, 2010, 05:37:32 am »
Loved it! A very very Merry christmas to all and a very very very very HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL!  JOAN

moe

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #81 on: December 22, 2010, 09:14:13 am »
Thanks Steve!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a symptom free night!
Moe
06/06-Translab 3x2.5 vascular L AN- MAMC,Tacoma WA
Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
11/06. Gold weight,tarsorrhaphy reversed
01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
5/13/10 Gracilis flap surgery UW for smile restoration :)
11/10/10 BAHA 2/23/11 brow lift/canthoplasty

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #82 on: December 22, 2010, 11:47:54 am »
Best darn poem around !!  Happy Holidays everyone,  Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #83 on: December 22, 2010, 12:05:33 pm »
Thanks for re-posing ..... terrif!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ..... as well as warm virtual hugs .... to all !

Greg
1.5 cm AN retrosig 11/04.
Drs. Henry Brem & Michael Holliday @ Johns Hopkins, Baltimore
SSD right. Tinnitus big-time, only when thinking of it.
BAHA since 7/20/10 ... really helps w/ hearing, specially after programming in subliminal message: "Hey, don't listen to your tinnitus!"

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #84 on: December 23, 2010, 01:18:40 am »
This is by far the best AN poem I've ever read!! LOL

Glad you brought this back, Steve.

Sue in Vancouver, USA
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #85 on: December 23, 2010, 05:06:14 am »
That was just too funny!  ;D I liked the "Hum of Tinnitus in our heads" line...lol Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jay
8.1mm x 7.8mm x 8.2mm AN, Left Ear, Middle Fossa surgery performed on 12/9/09 at House by Drs. Brackmann/Schwartz. Some hearing left, but got BAHA 2/25/11 (Ponto Pro) To see how I did through my Middle Fossa surgery, click here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaylogston

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #86 on: December 23, 2010, 07:03:37 am »
I loved this! thank you for the Holiday smile...ANA style!
Laura B
Diagnosed 2008
Wait and Watch--blessed to have this gift :)

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #87 on: December 23, 2010, 07:47:58 am »
Have enjoyed it so much each year I've read it!  Thanks once again, Steve!

Merry Christmas, all!

Cindy
rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #88 on: December 23, 2010, 09:52:25 am »
Wonderful Steve..  Thanks for reposting.  Definately put a smile on my face..  A very Merry Christmas & hugs to all!
Translab 01/22/10.  12 x 11.7 x 8.2 mm.
Dr's McKenna/McCall at Mass Eye & Ear,
Dr. Barker at MGH. 
SSD - No other significant problems post surgery, just some minor inconveniences!  Yipee!!
BAHA implant 04/08/11 Dr. Merchant
BAHA Gotcha 07/25/11
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #89 on: December 23, 2010, 10:19:11 am »
I wish I could get my tinnitus to s hum ...

Thanks for recycling ...
quote on a friends signature ...No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced :)

Merry Christmas to all
3mm AN discovered Aug 2004
Translab July 2 ,2007
3.2cm x 2.75cm x 3.3cm @ time of surgery