Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Sara, Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery..Our prayers are with you, and as always, keep us posted.... Sincerely, Renonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Sara, I'll keep you in my prayers. Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow. Keep us posted. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Best of luck tomorrow. Will be praying for you. Terri (mom of Troy) -----Original Message-----From: sbond81 [mailto:sbond81@...]Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 7:07 PMcholesteatoma Subject: surgery tomorrowHI Guys,I'm having the cholesteatoma removed from my left ear tomorrowmorning. I don't feel too particularly nervous because I've had this surgery oncebefore. I'm disappointed that I have to go through it again, but I will let youknow what my experience is like afterwards. Please wish me luck!Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Sara, May God Bless you and keep you safe tomorrow. Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery and to this time that you will be c-toma free. (mom) Beth surgery tomorrow > HI Guys, > I'm having the cholesteatoma removed from my left ear tomorrow > morning. I don't > feel too particularly nervous because I've had this surgery once > before. I'm > disappointed that I have to go through it again, but I will let you > know what my > experience is like afterwards. Please wish me luck! > Sara > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Hi Sara I do wish you luck and better health. Hopefully this time for good! Nigel. > HI Guys, > I'm having the cholesteatoma removed from my left ear tomorrow > morning. I don't > feel too particularly nervous because I've had this surgery once > before. I'm > disappointed that I have to go through it again, but I will let you > know what my > experience is like afterwards. Please wish me luck! > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 good luck Sara. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Good luck Sara! We'll be thinking of you! God Bless, Jane >From: " sbond81 " <sbond81@...> >Reply-cholesteatoma >cholesteatoma >Subject: surgery tomorrow >Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 23:06:46 -0000 > >HI Guys, >I'm having the cholesteatoma removed from my left ear tomorrow >morning. I don't >feel too particularly nervous because I've had this surgery once >before. I'm >disappointed that I have to go through it again, but I will let you >know what my >experience is like afterwards. Please wish me luck! >Sara > _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Good luck Sara, hope you are able to rest comfortably for a few days...TAKE CARE! Melody >From: "sbond81" <sbond81@...>>Reply-cholesteatoma >cholesteatoma >Subject: surgery tomorrow>Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 23:06:46 -0000>>HI Guys,>I'm having the cholesteatoma removed from my left ear tomorrow>morning. I don't>feel too particularly nervous because I've had this surgery once>before. I'm>disappointed that I have to go through it again, but I will let you>know what my>experience is like afterwards. Please wish me luck!>Sara>_________________________________________________________________Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 Nick, Good luck tomorrow..Everything will be fine..I will keep you in my prayers untill we hear from you...Take care and let us know how your doing when your able to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Good luck Nick and will keep ya in my prayers that everything works out. Surgery tomorrow Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting with Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as possible cause I hate reading long things myself. August of 2001 I had a pituitary adenoma removed via transphenoidal approach (through nose). October 8th of 2001 I had sinus surgery. January 30th 2002 the ENT had to remove a bone chip in the sinuses causing a granuloma (in his office). Follow up sinus surgery was recommonded and for good reason the previous ENT left more bone chips up there from removing my turbinates. I had another ENT do this in January of '03. When I woke up I couldn't move my right arm I was in so much pain. I had previously told him about bulging to herniated discs in my neck. The way he positioned my neck during the 3.5 hour surgery made this much worse. IMO from all the years working out and then all these head surgeries in such a short period of time caused this. I had two herniated discs with cord compression from c5-6 c6-7. I was placed on everything from morphine to motrin. I saw two neurosurgeons that recommended surgery right away. Unfortunately I am under the Military healthcare system and they wanted me to see their own Doctors and go for PT. Nothing worked and because of the on going War they finally admitted they couldn't help me at this time and would allow me to go out of network for surgery. I chose to go back to my neurosurgeon who removed my pit tumor, Dr Post at Mount Sinai. Well there you have it. If you all don't mind please say a prayer cause I am scared even though I am looking to get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! -Nick ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Nick Good Luck tomorrow and God Will be there. I will say a prayer for you. You will be in my thoughts and have someone let us know how you are doing ok? Take Care I Care Chris Surgery tomorrow Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting with Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as possible cause I hate reading long things myself. August of 2001 I had a pituitary adenoma removed via transphenoidal approach (through nose). October 8th of 2001 I had sinus surgery. January 30th 2002 the ENT had to remove a bone chip in the sinuses causing a granuloma (in his office). Follow up sinus surgery was recommonded and for good reason the previous ENT left more bone chips up there from removing my turbinates. I had another ENT do this in January of '03. When I woke up I couldn't move my right arm I was in so much pain. I had previously told him about bulging to herniated discs in my neck. The way he positioned my neck during the 3.5 hour surgery made this much worse. IMO from all the years working out and then all these head surgeries in such a short period of time caused this. I had two herniated discs with cord compression from c5-6 c6-7. I was placed on everything from morphine to motrin. I saw two neurosurgeons that recommended surgery right away. Unfortunately I am under the Military healthcare system and they wanted me to see their own Doctors and go for PT. Nothing worked and because of the on going War they finally admitted they couldn't help me at this time and would allow me to go out of network for surgery. I chose to go back to my neurosurgeon who removed my pit tumor, Dr Post at Mount Sinai. Well there you have it. If you all don't mind please say a prayer cause I am scared even though I am looking to get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! -Nick ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Even though you think I am a " defective " human being I will pray for you and I hope the surgery is a success. -Kenny ) > Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally > arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting with > Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will > have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as possible > cause I hate reading long things myself. > > August of 2001 I had a pituitary adenoma removed via transphenoidal > approach (through nose). October 8th of 2001 I had sinus surgery. > January 30th 2002 the ENT had to remove a bone chip in the sinuses > causing a granuloma (in his office). Follow up sinus surgery was > recommonded and for good reason the previous ENT left more bone > chips up there from removing my turbinates. I had another ENT do > this in January of '03. > > When I woke up I couldn't move my right arm I was in so much pain. I > had previously told him about bulging to herniated discs in my neck. > The way he positioned my neck during the 3.5 hour surgery made this > much worse. IMO from all the years working out and then all these > head surgeries in such a short period of time caused this. I had two > herniated discs with cord compression from c5-6 c6-7. I was placed > on everything from morphine to motrin. > > I saw two neurosurgeons that recommended surgery right away. > Unfortunately I am under the Military healthcare system and they > wanted me to see their own Doctors and go for PT. Nothing worked and > because of the on going War they finally admitted they couldn't help > me at this time and would allow me to go out of network for surgery. > I chose to go back to my neurosurgeon who removed my pit tumor, Dr > Post at Mount Sinai. Well there you have it. If you all don't mind > please say a prayer cause I am scared even though I am looking to > get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! > > -Nick ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Kenny I don't think we understood what you were talking about and having questions that we could not answer for you nor were we getting answers from you, we just assumed we had another busybody(just wanting to know what all was going on maybe an ins. co. checking in on someone here) we cant chance that sometimes I guess. I really hope you get help with all your problems both physically and mentally. I believe even with all the physical problems I am having 90% of it is mental. My depression is because of my inability to do the things I once did and not be able to work and provide anymore like I was, I had a job for 21+ yrs. and after 6 months I was gone, just like that. It has been very hard for me to take and swallow. I am now though looking to things I can do instead of the things I cant and it is turning me around some. The more I push myself that I can do this or that increases my confidence and helps me mentally with the pain drowning it out getting me to concentrate on something else besides my own problems. My family has tried so hard and now I am finally coming around realizing that yes doing something or concentrating on something surely does take your mind off of your pains. I couldn't have told you that just 3-4 weeks ago. My injury was Oct.23,2000 that long ago and I am finally coming around, you too will some day and you will see. Right now yes it is such a dramatic change in our world. I can feel I believe I would have some of your same worry's when it comes to sexuallity. I too because of diabeties and meds have difficulty there also, and my partner is very patient and loves me for me not for sex. I surely can understand ok. WELCOME. I hope you understand what our fears and whatever when you first came on to this forum. Sincerely chris Re: Surgery tomorrow Even though you think I am a " defective " human being I will pray for you and I hope the surgery is a success. -Kenny ) > Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally > arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting with > Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will > have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as possible > cause I hate reading long things myself. > > August of 2001 I had a pituitary adenoma removed via transphenoidal > approach (through nose). October 8th of 2001 I had sinus surgery. > January 30th 2002 the ENT had to remove a bone chip in the sinuses > causing a granuloma (in his office). Follow up sinus surgery was > recommonded and for good reason the previous ENT left more bone > chips up there from removing my turbinates. I had another ENT do > this in January of '03. > > When I woke up I couldn't move my right arm I was in so much pain. I > had previously told him about bulging to herniated discs in my neck. > The way he positioned my neck during the 3.5 hour surgery made this > much worse. IMO from all the years working out and then all these > head surgeries in such a short period of time caused this. I had two > herniated discs with cord compression from c5-6 c6-7. I was placed > on everything from morphine to motrin. > > I saw two neurosurgeons that recommended surgery right away. > Unfortunately I am under the Military healthcare system and they > wanted me to see their own Doctors and go for PT. Nothing worked and > because of the on going War they finally admitted they couldn't help > me at this time and would allow me to go out of network for surgery. > I chose to go back to my neurosurgeon who removed my pit tumor, Dr > Post at Mount Sinai. Well there you have it. If you all don't mind > please say a prayer cause I am scared even though I am looking to > get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! > > -Nick ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Nick, May God bless & keep you, may God's face shine on you, may God be kind to you & give you peace. sonia (that's a prayer that we sing in church) p.s. I hope you have someone to watch over you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Thank you Chris. It really means a lot that people actually believe me and care. > > Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally > > arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting > with > > Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will > > have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as > possible > > cause I hate reading long things myself. > > > > August of 2001 I had a pituitary adenoma removed via transphenoidal > > approach (through nose). October 8th of 2001 I had sinus surgery. > > January 30th 2002 the ENT had to remove a bone chip in the sinuses > > causing a granuloma (in his office). Follow up sinus surgery was > > recommonded and for good reason the previous ENT left more bone > > chips up there from removing my turbinates. I had another ENT do > > this in January of '03. > > > > When I woke up I couldn't move my right arm I was in so much pain. > I > > had previously told him about bulging to herniated discs in my > neck. > > The way he positioned my neck during the 3.5 hour surgery made this > > much worse. IMO from all the years working out and then all these > > head surgeries in such a short period of time caused this. I had > two > > herniated discs with cord compression from c5-6 c6-7. I was placed > > on everything from morphine to motrin. > > > > I saw two neurosurgeons that recommended surgery right away. > > Unfortunately I am under the Military healthcare system and they > > wanted me to see their own Doctors and go for PT. Nothing worked > and > > because of the on going War they finally admitted they couldn't > help > > me at this time and would allow me to go out of network for > surgery. > > I chose to go back to my neurosurgeon who removed my pit tumor, Dr > > Post at Mount Sinai. Well there you have it. If you all don't mind > > please say a prayer cause I am scared even though I am looking to > > get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! > > > > -Nick ) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 > Hello everyone well the moment I've been waiting for will finally > arrive tomorrow. I haven't posted much cause I've been fighting with > Tricare Health Insurance to get surgery over with. Tomorrow I will > have my cervical spine surgery done. Long story as short as possible > ....I am looking to > get this over with. Thank you all. God Bless! > > -Nick ) Hey, best wishes for a successful operation and speedy recovery Nick. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Nick - We're with you buddy!!! Let me know when you're out and I'll tell you the bad news on me. But, for future good health, you really need to read this article and do what it says for good prostate health. http://news./fc?tmpl=fc & cid=34 & in=health & cat=prostate_cancer May you dream of large women. joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 Nick, Rest well on angel's wings, surrounded with peace and comfort as you begin this first stage of getting your life back. May the hands of all that touch you be gentle, loving and full of knowledge of exactly what your needs are. I know you are going to do great, you are going in well prepared. Take good care of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Sheila - Hope this all has gone well for you today. I have my surgery next Monday, the 17th. The way it was explained to me there is no choice about the surgery, so I am trying to just go with it. I will be looking forward to hearing how you are doing and how your recovery goes. le ---------- >From: Sheila <bad_girl56_32064@...> >cholesteatoma >Subject: surgery tomorrow >Date: Sun, May 9, 2004, 10:44 PM > > Hi,I am going in for surgery tomorrow for my cholosteatoma,I am a bit > nervous about it,I thought about not having it,but figure I may need > to.Just would like to hear from someone that may can help me not be > too nervous.thanks,bad_girl > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 le, Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.. Keep us posted when you are able... Sincerely, Renonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 le,girl,you will not believe my operation,I went in on the 10th,when they tried to bring me out,I had a heart attack,spent 2 days in icc,6 days in two different hospitals,had all kinds of tests done on my heart and lungs,on oxygen at home at nite now,so weak I can not stay up for long at a time,this will be the only one I have on my ear,whether I need more or not,there will not be any more.I do not know for sure what the long range danmage is on me ,have to wait and see.The main problem was they kept me under all day and starved my heart for oxygen,mine is probably just a flook,so don't let it worry you too much.sheila --- Bondurant <sbondurant@...> wrote: > Sheila - > > Hope this all has gone well for you today. I have my > surgery next Monday, > the 17th. The way it was explained to me there is no > choice about the > surgery, so I am trying to just go with it. I will > be looking forward to > hearing how you are doing and how your recovery > goes. > > le > > ---------- > >From: Sheila <bad_girl56_32064@...> > >cholesteatoma > >Subject: surgery tomorrow > >Date: Sun, May 9, 2004, 10:44 PM > > > > > Hi,I am going in for surgery tomorrow for my > cholosteatoma,I am a bit > > nervous about it,I thought about not having it,but > figure I may need > > to.Just would like to hear from someone that may > can help me not be > > too nervous.thanks,bad_girl > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Sheila - You are right. Your operation is unbelievable. I am glad you have the energy and composure to get to the computer. We will keep you in our prayers. My surgery seemed to go pretty well on Monday. I spent the night in the hospital and came home Tuesday. I am feeling more myself today. I have some pictures of the operation, but will need to take them in for my post op visit to understand what actually went on. I think they removed either the malleus or incus or both ossicles and then rebuilt and repositioned the incus with cartilage from behind my ear. Of course, they tell you all this when you aren't quite with it, so I am not absolutely sure. My ear and part of my tongue seem to be numb today. My post op is in about 2 1/2 weeks, so any ideas for questions I need to ask, would be appreciated. le ---------- >From: sheila weaver <bad_girl56_32064@...> >cholesteatoma >Subject: Re: surgery tomorrow >Date: Tue, May 18, 2004, 11:36 PM > > le,girl,you will not believe my operation,I went > in on the 10th,when they tried to bring me out,I had a > heart attack,spent 2 days in icc,6 days in two > different hospitals,had all kinds of tests done on my > heart and lungs,on oxygen at home at nite now,so weak > I can not stay up for long at a time,this will be the > only one I have on my ear,whether I need more or > not,there will not be any more.I do not know for sure > what the long range danmage is on me ,have to wait and > see.The main problem was they kept me under all day > and starved my heart for oxygen,mine is probably just > a flook,so don't let it worry you too much.sheila > --- Bondurant <sbondurant@...> wrote: >> Sheila - >> >> Hope this all has gone well for you today. I have my >> surgery next Monday, >> the 17th. The way it was explained to me there is no >> choice about the >> surgery, so I am trying to just go with it. I will >> be looking forward to >> hearing how you are doing and how your recovery >> goes. >> >> le >> >> ---------- >> >From: Sheila <bad_girl56_32064@...> >> >cholesteatoma >> >Subject: surgery tomorrow >> >Date: Sun, May 9, 2004, 10:44 PM >> > >> >> > Hi,I am going in for surgery tomorrow for my >> cholosteatoma,I am a bit >> > nervous about it,I thought about not having it,but >> figure I may need >> > to.Just would like to hear from someone that may >> can help me not be >> > too nervous.thanks,bad_girl >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I hope it is all going well. Let us know. le ---------- From: travishoyt@... cholesteatoma Subject: Surgery tomorrow Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2004, 4:39 PM Well the blood work was done earlier today. My surgery is bright and early tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. Lets hope all goes well. Im mostly hoping that I dont have to have the mastoidectomy because that will really put a damper on my water sports but if it needs to be done it needs to be done and Ill just live with it. Ill let you all know how it works out..thanks for the info thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Good luck and have a speedy recovery ! - Dee -- In cholesteatoma , <travishoyt@y...> wrote: > Well the blood work was done earlier today. My surgery is bright and early > tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. Let's hope all goes well. I'm mostly hoping > that I don't have to have the mastoidectomy because that will really put a > damper on my water sports but if it needs to be done it needs to be done and > I'll just live with it. I'll let you all know how it works out...thanks for > the info thus far. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hello All, Well surgery was this morning and the staff and doctor’s at Norton Audubon Hospital here in Louisville here fantastic. I’m a bit sore but not in a great deal of pain or anything, Lortab really helps with that. Better living through pharmaceuticals is my phrase of the week! He was able to remove the c-toma and did a small mastoidectomy but did not do a canal wall down procedure which I am happy about. I will have to have a follow up surgery next year to replace one of my hearing bones that were destroyed by the c-toma which will most likely improve my hearing a great deal. All in all, the doctor and I both feel the surgery went very well and now I’m home relaxing. I don’t go back to work until the 28th even though he said I could go back on Friday or Monday. I had decided to take some vacation time anyway just to give myself an extended period of time to heal up. Thanks to all of you for your concern and support. I can’t explain how elated I was to find this board and hear about everyone else’s experiences. I will certainly remain a member of this forum so that I can also share my experience with anyone else that may need to go through what we’ve gone through. Thank you all, in Kentucky From: Dee [mailto:scrapidee@...] Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 6:37 PM cholesteatoma Subject: Re: Surgery tomorrow Good luck and have a speedy recovery ! - Dee -- In cholesteatoma , <travishoyt@y...> wrote: > Well the blood work was done earlier today. My surgery is bright and early > tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. Let's hope all goes well. I'm mostly hoping > that I don't have to have the mastoidectomy because that will really put a > damper on my water sports but if it needs to be done it needs to be done and > I'll just live with it. I'll let you all know how it works out...thanks for > the info thus far. > > > > This Cholesteatoma support group offers and provides information of a general nature about cholesteatoma as well as members personal experiences with this disease. The information provided is not intended to replace surgical or medical advice or recommendations. Any information in the messages, postings or articles on the web site should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a medical professional to address individual medical needs. Individuals' particular facts and circumstances will determine the treatment which is most appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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