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28Lisa

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Helpful Q & A's
« on: September 10, 2008, 02:07:44 am »
Found this site quite helpful, Im sure it can be of some use to some...

Was reading about the facial nerves and it said that with large AN removals, it takes 18 months for the healing process to begin, which gives me hope  :)

Still reading............ ;D

Heres the link http://www.earsite.com/tumors/common_qs_acoustic_neuromas.html
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jazzfunkanne

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Re: Helpful Q & A's
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 02:47:15 am »
Hi Lisa, it can take longer than that, i am just seeing a improvment in my face and i am 20 months post op, also i know people who have seen changes after 3 years, its a slow process take photos every other month and you will see the difference, ive just read it, its says can begin healing at 18 months, i have a book where is says facial healing after a AN can take up to three years so there is hope , i too had a large tumour removed.
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Re: Helpful Q & A's
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 05:35:41 am »
Here is another article that addresses facial paralysis specifically:
http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/CranialBaseCenter/b95.htm

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Re: Helpful Q & A's
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2008, 07:02:32 am »
Great article Lisa! Hope your having a good day!
Michelle  ;D
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Retrosigmond surgery on June 4th, 2008 for an AN. 100% hearing loss and facial paralysis (was not prepared for facial paralysis). Size: 2.3 cm, 2.1 cm, 1.8 cm. some tumour remains along facial nerve. Pray for no regrowth. Misdiagnosed for 10 yrs.
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