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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2009, 07:41:22 pm »
Great news regarding Molly's surgery  :D!

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2009, 08:15:44 pm »
Super news!  So glad it is all over ...... on to an equally successful recovery now!

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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2009, 05:32:20 am »
Miss Molly,

Good golly (sorry -- I couldn't resist) -- glad to hear your surgery went well.  I'm looking forward to more updates.  Rest and heal.

Sending healing vibes your way,
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BAHA surgery 1/5/09
Doing great!

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2009, 05:57:21 am »
Molly, you "postie"! Congratulations!  Speedy recovery to you!

wellness wishes and hugglez!
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2009, 07:56:05 am »
Glad things are moving along, Molly, and hoping everyday will get better.


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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2009, 09:16:27 am »
Psyched that Molly appears to have retained her hearing. Hope it keeps going well and she can go home soon. Best wishes!

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2009, 09:20:05 am »
Molly is now an official "Postie" and has the "scarf" to prove it...
She is feeling crummy this morning BUT...she has hearing!!!
Doc Martuza is happy with Molly's progress and is feeling confident in her prognosis...
She is expected to move into a regular recovery room today from the ICU...
and lose her very cool view from the 12th floor of he Ellison building...

Wednesday would be good for visitors...but we have to make sure to not overdo it...
Cheers all...
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MidFossa surgery completed June 22nd
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The tumor has grown back.  Now working with Mass General.  Dr. Loeffler feels I am not a candidate for proton beam.

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #22 on: June 23, 2009, 02:08:21 pm »
If she has the scarf, she needs to become a model now and post some pictures! (when she's feeling up to it)!

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2009, 02:25:42 pm »
I'm late (as usual) checking in - but very glad to hear all is well with Molly!
I'll think of her as I pass by MGH tonite on the T (this is getting to be a weekly event, first Stoneaxe and now Molly!  Who's next???)

Best wishes!
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2009, 02:52:43 pm »
Steve .....

Don't forget the F3D do not count rule .....  :-* so tell Molly to hang in there and it will be better by Thursday!  Also, don't forget to take care of yourself in the meantime!

So glad some hearing was preserved!  That's terrific!!!

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Tumor regrew to 1.3 cm in February, 2011
Translab AN removal, May, 2011 at HEI, Friedman & Schwartz
Oticon Ponto Pro abutment implant at same time; processor added August, 2011

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #25 on: June 23, 2009, 04:32:56 pm »
A lady by the name of Cindy Landon - obviously a friend of Molly and Steve  - just sent me a PM.  She stated that she was unable to post this message on this thread and asked me to do it for her.  I'm happy to comply.

Hi all of Molly's Facebook friends:

I spoke with Steve last night around 8 PM. Molly is now in the ICU at least until 5 PM today. She is doing well. The docs were able to remove ALL of the tumor. Yeah!!! The neurologist was very happy with all of her responses to the post-op tests he performed. It is felt that she won't lose any more of her hearing in her left ear due to the surgery. I will let Molly update you all later when she gets back on her feet. The nurses told Steve that if folks do visit, they should only expect to stay for a very short period of time as it will be very taxing on her. Our thoughts are with you Molly...hoping for a speedy recovery!

Update:  6 PM:  She has been moved from the ICU to the 12th floor, room 26 (aka, room 1226)
at Mass Gen on Storrow, Drive in Boston.

Mission accomplished!  :)

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #26 on: June 23, 2009, 07:39:51 pm »
Jim,

I moved Cindy's message into this thread this morning; it is about 7 posts up from the one you did. I have no idea why she would not be able to post directly in this thread if she can post in the other one.

Of course the main thing is that Molly is doing well!

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #27 on: June 23, 2009, 08:04:50 pm »
So glad the surgery is over.  Call me for lunch.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #28 on: June 23, 2009, 09:50:43 pm »
Great, great news! Congrats Molly.
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Re: Miss Molly surgery updates
« Reply #29 on: June 23, 2009, 11:36:30 pm »
Yay!  Congrats Molly.  Glad they got it all!  Hope your recovery goes smoothly as well!

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Retro Sig surgery with Dr. Akagami and Dr. Westerberg on May 26/09 at Vancouver General Hospital
SUCCESS! Completely removed tumor, preserved facial nerve, and retained a lot of hearing. Colour me HAPPY!
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