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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Good luck to you. I had a tympanoplasty (replacing the eardrum)

after my cholesteatoma was removed by a mastoidectomy (opening up the

mastoid bone behind the ear) and yes my ear was packed afterward.

It happened rapidly for me too, I was diagnosed February 21st of this

year and had my surgery one month later. I was lucky to find this

site and read as much as I possibly could during those few weeks. In

two months from now, I will be having reconstructive surgery to

hopefully replace the bones in that ear. Then sometime early next

year we get to do the whole thing on my other ear, which also has

ctoma.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you.

Take care,

Melody

> This is all going very fast for me which I guess is a good thing as

> I just found out on July 28th that I had cholesteatoma. I had my

> appt. with yet another ENT this past Friday as my other one does

not

> perform the type of procedures.

>

> My surgery is Aug. 25th (just two weeks from today). The doc said

> to him it looks like the c-toma only as invaded my ear drum as

there

> is a hole in it from a time it ruptured and never healed. He will

> remove the c-toma and then replace the ear drum. I know there is a

> name for this but can't seem to think of it but I have heard it

> mentioned in the group. He thinks the surgery will take 2 hours

and

> then he said if while he is in there and notices it as went farther

> then he thinks he will open up behind my ear and do something else

> but he doesn't feel none of that will be needed. If I wake up from

> surgery with the part behind my ear opened up then I knew it was

> more involved. I will then be seen 8 days after the surgery for my

> follow up appt.

>

> I guess my only question since I thought to ask my doc the rest, is

> that with the replacing the ear drum, do they still pack the ear?

>

> I would appreciate all the info anyone can share on the procedure

> they are doing. Thanks in advance.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just had surgery on July 23 and they packed the ear with the

tympanoplasty. My packing was nothing horrific though, it looked like

cotton the size of a pencil eraser that had a string attached and when

it was time to take it out he just used tweezer like tool and pulled

it out, it did not hurt at all,actually that was the only part that

felt good, it felt like a release of pressure.

best of luck to you!

> This is all going very fast for me which I guess is a good thing as

> I just found out on July 28th that I had cholesteatoma. I had my

> appt. with yet another ENT this past Friday as my other one does not

> perform the type of procedures.

>

> My surgery is Aug. 25th (just two weeks from today). The doc said

> to him it looks like the c-toma only as invaded my ear drum as there

> is a hole in it from a time it ruptured and never healed. He will

> remove the c-toma and then replace the ear drum. I know there is a

> name for this but can't seem to think of it but I have heard it

> mentioned in the group. He thinks the surgery will take 2 hours and

> then he said if while he is in there and notices it as went farther

> then he thinks he will open up behind my ear and do something else

> but he doesn't feel none of that will be needed. If I wake up from

> surgery with the part behind my ear opened up then I knew it was

> more involved. I will then be seen 8 days after the surgery for my

> follow up appt.

>

> I guess my only question since I thought to ask my doc the rest, is

> that with the replacing the ear drum, do they still pack the ear?

>

> I would appreciate all the info anyone can share on the procedure

> they are doing. Thanks in advance.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good Luck ....I'm just awaiting a surgery date (1st one)..see the consultant in 2 weeks to plan the operation. Best of luck to you and keep us posted as i'll be following you later in the year!!!

love and peace

Melody <melodyreilly@...> wrote:

Hi , Good luck to you. I had a tympanoplasty (replacing the eardrum) after my cholesteatoma was removed by a mastoidectomy (opening up the mastoid bone behind the ear) and yes my ear was packed afterward. It happened rapidly for me too, I was diagnosed February 21st of this year and had my surgery one month later. I was lucky to find this site and read as much as I possibly could during those few weeks. In two months from now, I will be having reconstructive surgery to hopefully replace the bones in that ear. Then sometime early next year we get to do the whole thing on my other ear, which also has ctoma. Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Take care, Melody > This is all going very fast for me which I guess is a good thing as > I just found out on July 28th that I had cholesteatoma. I had my > appt. with yet another ENT this past Friday as my other one does not > perform the type of procedures. > > My surgery is Aug. 25th (just two weeks from today). The doc said > to him it looks like the c-toma only as invaded my ear drum as there > is a hole in it from a time it ruptured and never healed. He will > remove the c-toma and then replace the ear drum. I know there is a > name for this but can't seem to think of it but I have heard it > mentioned in the group. He thinks the surgery will take 2 hours and > then he said if while he is in there and notices it as went farther > then he thinks he will open up behind my ear and do something else > but he doesn't

feel none of that will be needed. If I wake up from > surgery with the part behind my ear opened up then I knew it was > more involved. I will then be seen 8 days after the surgery for my > follow up appt. > > I guess my only question since I thought to ask my doc the rest, is > that with the replacing the ear drum, do they still pack the ear? > > I would appreciate all the info anyone can share on the procedure > they are doing. Thanks in advance.> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes they will still pack the ear with a replaced eardrum - I had mine

repaired when they went in. My doc also used a gel/foam packing behind the

eardrum.

Jane

>From: " luvnmomangela " <luvnmomangela@...>

>Reply-cholesteatoma

>cholesteatoma

>Subject: Surgery Date Set

>Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:14:40 -0000

>

>This is all going very fast for me which I guess is a good thing as

>I just found out on July 28th that I had cholesteatoma. I had my

>appt. with yet another ENT this past Friday as my other one does not

>perform the type of procedures.

>

>My surgery is Aug. 25th (just two weeks from today). The doc said

>to him it looks like the c-toma only as invaded my ear drum as there

>is a hole in it from a time it ruptured and never healed. He will

>remove the c-toma and then replace the ear drum. I know there is a

>name for this but can't seem to think of it but I have heard it

>mentioned in the group. He thinks the surgery will take 2 hours and

>then he said if while he is in there and notices it as went farther

>then he thinks he will open up behind my ear and do something else

>but he doesn't feel none of that will be needed. If I wake up from

>surgery with the part behind my ear opened up then I knew it was

>more involved. I will then be seen 8 days after the surgery for my

>follow up appt.

>

>I guess my only question since I thought to ask my doc the rest, is

>that with the replacing the ear drum, do they still pack the ear?

>

>I would appreciate all the info anyone can share on the procedure

>they are doing. Thanks in advance.

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Attached are the questions I asked my doctor. He made a copy of them for his

new class of residents as he thought most people would want to know these

things and they should have the answers ready. Hope they help.

We'll be thinking of you.

le

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>From: Robbie <bush@...>

>cholesteatoma

>Subject: Surgery Date Set

>Date: Thu, Jul 1, 2004, 3:21 PM

>

> Hello again everyone. My son had his appt. with the Otologist on

> Tuesday the 29th. Then he turned seven yesterday. Dr. was

> very reassuring with all his answers. He has scheduled surgery for

> my son on July 13. We will go to TN the day before for the pre-op

> stuff. Contrary to what the local ENT said, Dr. believes my

> son's c-toma has started eroding bone. My son's hearing has dropped

> even more in the month between his hearing test at the ENT and the

> one at Dr. 's office Tuesday. I will keep everyone posted.

> I am having a bit of trouble figuring out what questions I need to

> ask. My mind went blank at the doc's office Tuesday. I have

> started a list of questions that my family and I have thought of,

> but I just feel like there are some important ones that I haven't

> thought of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all

> again for taking time out of your already busy days to help others.

>

> Sincerly

> Carla in Kentucky

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I havn't actually got any questions you may wish to ask but have a

little advise. When I had my c-toma surgery last August I didn't

feel too bad the first couple of days (except for the pain) but then

3 days after the operation I started to feel really unwell. The

room was constantly spinning and I was vomitting alot(it was the

kind of feeling when your really drunk and can't move off the

bathroom floor), this went on for 2 days solid and my husband

finally rang our local GP who said that I had labyrinthitis. He gave

me some tables and within a day I was feeling much better. Why the

hospital or my ENT doctor didn't mention this I'll never know, I'm

just glad that I know this now before I have my next two surgeries I

can be prepared.

Hope this helps, you may want to get some tablets or ask for some

just in case your son gets this.

Hope your son has a speedy recovery.

Zoe.

> Hello again everyone. My son had his appt. with the Otologist on

> Tuesday the 29th. Then he turned seven yesterday. Dr.

was

> very reassuring with all his answers. He has scheduled surgery

for

> my son on July 13. We will go to TN the day before for the pre-op

> stuff. Contrary to what the local ENT said, Dr. believes

my

> son's c-toma has started eroding bone. My son's hearing has

dropped

> even more in the month between his hearing test at the ENT and the

> one at Dr. 's office Tuesday. I will keep everyone

posted.

> I am having a bit of trouble figuring out what questions I need to

> ask. My mind went blank at the doc's office Tuesday. I have

> started a list of questions that my family and I have thought of,

> but I just feel like there are some important ones that I haven't

> thought of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all

> again for taking time out of your already busy days to help

others.

>

> Sincerly

> Carla in Kentucky

[Guest guest]

First, let me congratulate you on your insurance approval and upcoming CI date

. This is very exciting news and wow - we have another list member with

surgery in the next few weeks. U of M is a very skilled facility. Who will be

your surgeon?

If your insurance has a lifetime cap of $60,000, I can understand your concerns

about the finanacial aspect of this procedure which to me is actually priceless

in what it does but dollars are naturally something that is worrysome for all of

us. I recommend that you discuss this with your CI team but I think you will

find that they have to accept the amount that the insurance pays. In my case, I

don't have a cap like yours but they do set the amount they are willing to pay

for any procedure. It never matches the amount charged but I'm not left with

the remainder. The bills are paid in full.

I would also contact The Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) at

http://www.thecni.org/ just in case you need some assistance. This is what they

do.

Good Luck. It will all work out fine. Sometimes we just have to a little

homework first. You should be proud of what you accomplish every day. The CI

will make it all easier for you.

Alice

> As you know i havn't post much, since i'm very busy working, studing,

> taking care of my wild terrible 2-1/2 kid (i'm a full-time single

> father) ... anyway the news that i got tuesday when i went to U of M

> to talk with physcologist.. then after that the surgery date was set

> on Dec 20th..  i can't wait

>

> i'm wondering Where can i get the funds to cover the rest of the

> cost.. since my insurance only pays up to $60,000 maxinum lifetime.

> and i was told by U of M audiologist dept that it cost $100,000 for a

> year which includes training, mappings, surgery, and so on.  I don't

> want to end up with a bill of $40,000.. any help i would appericate

> it

>

> Cheers

>

> Surgery date 12/20/04  

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Glad to hear you have a surgery date.. That will be a terrific

Christmas present and just think.. won't be long and you will be

hearing everything that little guy of yours says.

I think Alice has given you some places to check for help if there

are any co-pays or whatnot on your bill.. When I had my surgery 3

years ago at U of M.. I had to pay like $300 out of my pocket for

the surgery and now I am having to pay for parts of my mappings, but

I am down to where I only need to go once a year for mapping unless

I have a specific problem.

Who is doing your surgery at U of M?

Dr. Telian did mine, but they are all a wonderful group of dr's,

very skilled and knowledgeable so you are getting the best.

Again, congratulations. Please keep us updated and also feel free to

ask any questions you think of..

WarmRegards,

Silly MI

In , " " <eric_ross@t...> wrote:

>

> As you know i havn't post much, since i'm very busy working,

studing,

> taking care of my wild terrible 2-1/2 kid (i'm a full-time single

> father) ... anyway the news that i got tuesday when i went to U of

M

> to talk with physcologist.. then after that the surgery date was

set

> on Dec 20th.. I can't wait

>

>>

> Cheers

>

> Surgery date 12/20/04

[Guest guest]

,

Conrats to you. My son was just schelduled too for Dec.8.

As you have probaly already read from alice, most ins. companies are

under contract with Dr.'s, hospitals etc and accept what the payment

is.

Our ENT told me the cost for CI surgery was closer to 60,000. He

also said that most hospitals lose money on each one. For instance

he said medicade only pays 12,000 so hospital eats the balance. The

implant cost alone is around 24,000 . That doesn't include surgery,

ampping etc. He also told me that he eprsonally doesn't care what

hospital, himself or audi make off it, the benefits are priceless.

hm sounds like a commercial I have seen for visa lol. Anyway I would

try not to worry to much about it. I work for a dental office and we

write off $$ each day for patients because we are listed as an ins.

provider to them.

>

[Guest guest]

alice

thanks for the warm congratulations.. and thanks for the suggustion

of the CNI seems like alot of information to give and alot of

documents to prove, etc.. gosh.. but i think it's worth a try.

Surgery date 12/20/04

> First, let me congratulate you on your insurance approval and

upcoming CI date . This is very exciting news and wow - we have

another list member with surgery in the next few weeks. U of M is a

very skilled facility. Who will be your surgeon?

>

> If your insurance has a lifetime cap of $60,000, I can understand

your concerns about the finanacial aspect of this procedure which to

me is actually priceless in what it does but dollars are naturally

something that is worrysome for all of us. I recommend that you

discuss this with your CI team but I think you will find that they

have to accept the amount that the insurance pays. In my case, I

don't have a cap like yours but they do set the amount they are

willing to pay for any procedure. It never matches the amount

charged but I'm not left with the remainder. The bills are paid in

full.

>

> I would also contact The Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) at

http://www.thecni.org/ just in case you need some assistance. This

is what they do.

>

> Good Luck. It will all work out fine. Sometimes we just have to a

little homework first. You should be proud of what you accomplish

every day. The CI will make it all easier for you.

>

> Alice

>

>

>

> > As you know i havn't post much, since i'm very busy

working, studing,

> > taking care of my wild terrible 2-1/2 kid (i'm a full-time

single

> > father) ... anyway the news that i got tuesday when i went to

U of M

> > to talk with physcologist.. then after that the surgery date

was set

> > on Dec 20th..  i can't wait

> >

> > i'm wondering Where can i get the funds to cover the rest of

the

> > cost.. since my insurance only pays up to $60,000 maxinum

lifetime.

> > and i was told by U of M audiologist dept that it cost

$100,000 for a

> > year which includes training, mappings, surgery, and so

on.  I don't

> > want to end up with a bill of $40,000.. any help i would

appericate

> > it

> >

> > Cheers

> >

> > Surgery date 12/20/04  

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

thanks,

Dr. Levine is going to do the surgery on my ear. have heard he's

done an awsome job.. and Sharon is going to be my audiologist.

My parents is a bit worried that its only 5 days before christmas

that i'll be too tired and not active druing christmas family

gatherings.. but i choose that date instead of the next one is 2nd

week of january.. which means my insurance policy changes and the

dectuable starts over. ( and yeah its nice get a week or two off from

work for christmass week)

Cheers,

surgery date 12/20/04

> >

> > As you know i havn't post much, since i'm very busy working,

> studing,

> > taking care of my wild terrible 2-1/2 kid (i'm a full-time single

> > father) ... anyway the news that i got tuesday when i went to U

of

> M

> > to talk with physcologist.. then after that the surgery date was

> set

> > on Dec 20th.. I can't wait

> >

> >>

> > Cheers

> >

> > Surgery date 12/20/04

[Guest guest]

,

U of Mn has a Lions group that specifically raises money for that clinic. It

may be a resource for you to check into.

Re: surgery date set

First, let me congratulate you on your insurance approval and upcoming CI

date . This is very exciting news and wow - we have another list member

with surgery in the next few weeks. U of M is a very skilled facility. Who

will be your surgeon?

If your insurance has a lifetime cap of $60,000, I can understand your

concerns about the finanacial aspect of this procedure which to me is

actually priceless in what it does but dollars are naturally something that

is worrysome for all of us. I recommend that you discuss this with your CI

team but I think you will find that they have to accept the amount that the

insurance pays. In my case, I don't have a cap like yours but they do set

the amount they are willing to pay for any procedure. It never matches the

amount charged but I'm not left with the remainder. The bills are paid in

full.

I would also contact The Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) at

http://www.thecni.org/ just in case you need some assistance. This is what

they do.

Good Luck. It will all work out fine. Sometimes we just have to a little

homework first. You should be proud of what you accomplish every day. The

CI will make it all easier for you.

Alice

> As you know i havn't post much, since i'm very busy working,

studing,

> taking care of my wild terrible 2-1/2 kid (i'm a full-time single

> father) ... anyway the news that i got tuesday when i went to U of M

> to talk with physcologist.. then after that the surgery date was set

> on Dec 20th.. i can't wait

>

> i'm wondering Where can i get the funds to cover the rest of the

> cost.. since my insurance only pays up to $60,000 maxinum lifetime.

> and i was told by U of M audiologist dept that it cost $100,000 for a

> year which includes training, mappings, surgery, and so on. I don't

> want to end up with a bill of $40,000.. any help i would appericate

> it

>

> Cheers

>

> Surgery date 12/20/04

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Do you have access to a warm water pool? You can

do water walking and jogging without the impact and

therefore it is less painful for arthritis patients. I have

also just done upper body exercises both in the water

with water weights and at home with regular weights.

Anything you can do will help.

Also, even if you follow a healthy food plan without a lot

of exercise, you are still going to be better off and lose

some weight.

Good luck on your surgery.

> From: H <ginjin_jh@...>

> Date: 2005/05/23 Mon AM 11:26:46 CDT

> Joint Replacement

> Subject: Surgery Date Set

>

> Hi everyone, well its official. My surgery is set for July

20. Too bad I have to wait two months but so be it. I

will be having the THP - minimally evasive on the funky

table I showed a week or so ago. I will be anxious to

tell you all about it afterward.

>

> I do have a question for the group. I need to try and

drop some weight before the surgery. I have had great

luck with WW but since I cannot exercise it is making

weight loss really hard. Any ideas?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks. I did not think about upper body work outs. I have a tape that uses weights for the upper body. Maybe I can just do that work out for now. Good idea! JennHrenazee@... wrote:

> Do you have access to a warm water pool? You can do water walking and jogging without the impact and therefore it is less painful for arthritis patients. I have also just done upper body exercises both in the water with water weights and at home with regular weights. Anything you can do will help.Also, even if you follow a healthy food plan without a lot of exercise, you are still going to be better off and lose some weight.Good luck on your surgery. > From: H <ginjin_jh@...>> Date: 2005/05/23 Mon AM 11:26:46 CDT> Joint Replacement > Subject: Surgery Date Set> > Hi everyone, well its official. My surgery is set for July 20. Too bad I have to wait two months

but so be it. I will be having the THP - minimally evasive on the funky table I showed a week or so ago. I will be anxious to tell you all about it afterward.> > I do have a question for the group. I need to try and drop some weight before the surgery. I have had great luck with WW but since I cannot exercise it is making weight loss really hard. Any ideas?> > Thanks, > > > > > ---------------------------------> Mobile> Take with you! Check email on your mobile phone.>

[Guest guest]

Swimming is excellent, and you could rest the affected hip, making your

arms work harder. Get some hand weights (or hold a can of soup or

beans) in your hands, and do all kinds of arm exercises. You can

work-out areobically if you keep your arms moving enough. Find an upper

extremity bicycle, or restorator. Work on your core stabilization,

abdominals and back muscles to keep them in great shape while waiting

for the hip replacement.

Good Luck, Marilyn

H wrote:

> Hi everyone, well its official. My surgery is set for July 20. Too

> bad I have to wait two months but so be it. I will be having the THP

> - minimally evasive on the funky table I showed a week or so ago. I

> will be anxious to tell you all about it afterward.

>

> I do have a question for the group. I need to try and drop some

> weight before the surgery. I have had great luck with WW but since I

> cannot exercise it is making weight loss really hard. Any ideas?

>

> Thanks,

>

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I went alone and the only thing I would do different there, is make sure I had a picture of Ernesto so I knew who I was looking for at the airport...I got a little worried cuz it took a bit for us to hook up...but it worked out fine. And...I wouldn't let anyone but do your IV unless you have really easy veins...he did great after someone else failed (miserably, I might add) twice...and I DO have easy veins! She didn't know how to anchor the vein correctly to keep it from rolling is all.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/180/135 5ft 3inches See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/

[Guest guest]

I'll be having mine a few days before you, on the 27th. I'm a bit

upset that I finally got over allergies back at home to come to El

Cajon, and have allergies again. I hope it won't be a problem The

Claritin better start kicking in...lol. Anywho, have a great flight

out from MD...I'm assuming you'll be leaving BWI? I was in MD many

moons ago but plan to go back after I've lost some weight. Have a

great flight and good luck with your surgery!

>

> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!

>

> My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are

> flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb 3

> Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post

> when we return.

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Dana!, I wish I was going that early too but mine is

Feb.16. I will be looking for your post. Can you post the weather

over there so I know what to pack? Thankyou Tammy

>

> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!

>

> My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are

> flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb

3

> Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post

> when we return.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana!

My name is Michele and I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on January 11th.

I'm also from Baltimore! My sister and I flew into Dallas then from

Dallas to San Diego.

You will be in great hands. From the minute Ernesto picks you up from

the airport to the time he takes you back to the airport when it's time

to come home, you are looked after very well. From Dr. Aceves to

the anesthesiologist, to Yolonda and , they were all so

wonderful and helpful. Bring the helpful phrases in the DATABASE

section... it's really helpful to use especially for the nurses who

don't speak English. They are all very nice and the hospital is clean!

Where in Baltimore are you from? I'm from Owings Mills!

Michele

>

> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!

>

> My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are

> flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb 3

> Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post

> when we return.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy, Feb 16 really isn't that far away! It will be here in a flash. I'll be sure to take short sleeves for Mexico, but will have some sweatshirts for the trip back!

I'll be sure to let ya know what the temp was plus alot more...all good I'm sure. Good luck with your trip:}

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Tammy" <cuttinoutback@...> Congratulations Dana!, I wish I was going that early too but mine is Feb.16. I will be looking for your post. Can you post the weather over there so I know what to pack? Thankyou Tammy>> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!> > My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are > flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb 3 > Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post > when we return.>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelli, Oh, how exciting.... you've got to post all when you get back!!

We will all be thinking good wishes for you on the 27th!!!

About those allergies..I had them since I was 16, the only thing that works for me is Actifed....not sudafed, claritin,zyrtec, tylenol sinus ect...none of them did a thing.

Might want to try it , just one in the morning (maybe on your day off incase it makes you a little sleepy) If your not tired on it you can take 2 every day. I have taken it so long that the only thing I notice is not sneezing and rubbing my eyes! My daughter and son also use it several times a week Unfortunately they inherited my allergies I guess!! Anyway, it really works.

ALL THE BEST ON YOUR SURGERY!! AND A QUICK RECOVER TOO!! Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Kelli" <psichikel@...> I'll be having mine a few days before you, on the 27th. I'm a bitupset that I finally got over allergies back at home to come to ElCajon, and have allergies again. I hope it won't be a problem TheClaritin better start kicking in...lol. Anywho, have a great flightout from MD...I'm assuming you'll be leaving BWI? I was in MD manymoons ago but plan to go back after I've lost some weight. Have agreat flight and good luck with your surgery! >> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!> > My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are > flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb 3 > Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post > when we return.>

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Hi michelle, Great to hear you both made out so well!! How are you feeling almost 2wks out? Does Dr.A insist on the clear liquids for the whole 2wks?

Did you get weighed in the day before surgery or the morning of? How was recovery? ect... Please post a good detailed summary when you get a chance.

I'm in Pasadena, Md {near Gibson Island/polis area}. I'll be doing fills, I hope, in Fredrick, I believe you posted her name. Hopefully we'll all run into each other at her office in a few months.. Well, talk to ya soon.......Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Michele" <mc_in_md@...> Hi Dana! My name is Michele and I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on January 11th. I'm also from Baltimore! My sister and I flew into Dallas then from Dallas to San Diego.You will be in great hands. From the minute Ernesto picks you up from the airport to the time he takes you back to the airport when it's time to come home, you are looked after very well. From Dr. Aceves to the anesthesiologist, to Yolonda and , they were all so wonderful and helpful. Bring the helpful phrases in the DATABASE section... it's really helpful to use especially for the nurses who don't speak English. They are all very nice and the hospital is clean!Where in Baltimore are you from? I'm from Owings Mills!Michele>> Hi every one, I have my surgery set for Feb 1st!!> > My friend Betty and my self are having it done the same day and are > flying out from Baltimore on the 31st of Jan. and returning on Feb 3 > Anyone else going to be there around that time? I'll be sure to post > when we return.>

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Today was the first day I felt almost back to " me " . I went back to

work yesterday and it was kinda rough. I felt bloated and my port

site bothered me a bit. But I tell ya, I woke up to go to work this

morning and felt much better! I took my port stitches out and my

swelling is down some. Today is also the first day I have been able

to wear pants with a band.

Dr. A. requires that you follow the post-op diet for a reason. Feel

free to talk to him about it when you get there. He is very easy to

talk to.

I had my surgery on a Thursday and didn't get weighed until I was

discharged on Saturday.

I'm going for my first fill appt. w/ Dr. Brinkley on Feb 22nd.

If you have anymore specific questions, feel free to email me

privately.

Think positive thoughts... you will do just fine!

Michele

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hi all,

well i went to the surgeon -- LOVE HIM. he is so thorough, he explained EVERYthing, listened, answered questions, showed me a prothesis. there's a class i go to on Jan 2nd, for joint replacement pre-surgery patients. gave me a booklet with tons of information re: the surgery. i have a date for my surgery, yaaaaaaaaaaaaay. JANUARY 22, 2007. i'm so relieved and i feel a whole lot better after having talked to him in such detail today.

hugs,linDUHlouTRHR 1/22/2007

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Lindy, Remember the dispair you felt when you joined this page? Now you have compassionate and competent doctors, the right medications and a wealth of information about your condition and upcoming surgery and recovery. You are confident about your decisions and your husband's support. You've come a long way, baby! I'm delighted to hear you like your sugeon and that he did a good job in communicating and answering your questions. I know you went prepared. :-) You've been so forthcoming in your postings, like a sponge in learning everything you can and

so compassionate toward others. I feel I've come to know you personally. I'm sure you will have the support of everyone on this page throughout your recovery. And I have no doubt you will freely share the benefit of your experience. Warm regards, Donna lindy <everyothername.istaken@...> wrote: hi all, well i went to the surgeon -- LOVE HIM. he is so thorough, he explained EVERYthing, listened, answered questions, showed me a prothesis. there's a class i go to on Jan 2nd, for joint replacement pre-surgery patients. gave me a booklet with tons of information re: the surgery. i have a date for my surgery, yaaaaaaaaaaaaay. JANUARY 22, 2007. i'm so relieved and i feel a whole lot better after having talked to him in such detail today. hugs,linDUHlouTRHR 1/22/2007

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