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Debbi

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My Article on Ezine
« on: January 16, 2009, 04:46:15 pm »
Hi all-

I published an article on ezine this week - and LADavid reminded me (thanks David) that it might be nice to share it with all of you.  As most of you know, I am a coach, so the article is about what I learned from this experience and how I am using it to be a better coach.  It's a quick read.  Comments welcome as always.

http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1876243

Debbi
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2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2009, 04:57:17 pm »
Debbi:

I just read your Ezine article and found it interesting and well written.  I wish I could be as concise.  Your points are well taken and certainly valid.  Good job!  :)

By the way, what does being a 'Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach' mean, exactly?  Sounds intimidating.  ;)

Jim
4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2009, 05:50:35 pm »
I enjoyed your article, Debbi!  Very well said.  And Jim, I think that means I wouldn't mess with Debbi!  ;) ;D

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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2009, 05:56:10 pm »
Very nice article Debbi! After meeting you at our brunch I relate to it even more. Well done, Mickey

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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2009, 06:14:58 pm »
Debbi,

I enjoyed your article--it is all great advice. So often in business people find it difficult to just admit, 'I don't know,' when that is the case.  When someone does it is so refreshing and tends to be the first step in finding the solution to the problem at hand.

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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2009, 06:17:18 pm »
Great article, Debbi! I printed it out and posted it on my billboard. Sometimes I forget to ask for help, also. I should remember to do it.

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Right side AN (6x3x3 cm) removed in 1988 by Drs. Benjamin & Cohen at NYU (16 hrs); nerves involved III - XII.
Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2009, 07:46:05 pm »
Debbi,

Enjoyed your excellent Ezine article! I think we can all learn something from what you've written.

Thanks,

Catherine (JerseyGirl2)
Translab surgery and BAHA implant: House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, 1/2008
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no facial, balance, or vision problems either before or after surgery ... just hearing loss
Monmouth County, NJ

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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2009, 09:07:19 pm »
Hi Debbi,
Great article and it's obvious to those of us who have gotten to know you that you do take your own advice.

Wendy
1.3 cm at time of diagnosis -  April 9, 2008
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SSD right side translabyrinthine July 25, 2008
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BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2009, 10:44:53 pm »
Hey Deb
Glad you posted it.  It's a very positive outlook on recovery.  We need to bring this up agian with future Forumers.
David
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2009, 01:12:49 pm »
Good job, Debbi!  A good one for the newbies to read...and the posties... You really got right to the heart of it.  Thanks for sharing,

Cindy
rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2009, 02:43:22 pm »
Debbi,

Thanks so much for sharing your article.  I'm going to print it out, too - your seven lessons are great reminders that we need to be good to ourselves. (And I'm going to highlight #7. :))

Nancy
1.6 cm left AN diagnosed Oct. '07
1.9 cm on 2nd MRI, May '08
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Thankful for a fantastic team of doctors - Dr. Rick Friedman, Dr. Marc Schwartz, & Dr. Michael Stefan

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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2009, 02:57:13 pm »
Thanks, guys - I really appreciate your comments!  Doing more writing is one of my goals for the year, and this seemed like a great topic to start out with.

Donnalynn - I'm going to borrow you "get bitter or get better" saying - LOVE it!

Debbi
Debbi - diagnosed March 4, 2008 
2.4 cm Right Side AN
Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
SSD Right ear, Mild synkinesis and facial nerve damage
BAHA "installed" Feb 2011 by Dr. Cosetti @ NYU

http://debsanadventure.blogspot.com

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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2009, 05:03:22 pm »
Wow Debbi, great article, thanks for sharing.
Best,
M
3cmx4cm trigeminal neuroma, involved all the facial nerves, dx July 8, 2008, tx July 22, 2008, home on July 24, 2008. Amazing care at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2009, 07:53:50 am »
Great article, Debbie!  Some very sage advise there.  Thanks for sharing.  I think all of us could use a coach from time to time, too.
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2009, 02:20:55 pm »
Great article, Debbi!  Who knew you'd learn so much about LIFE with a diagnosis like that?  Congratulations!

Regards,
Brian
Diagnosed 4/10/08 - 3cm Right AN
12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
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