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DebG
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An update from the Doctor today
So I went in at 2:30p (with the entire family in tow) for my appointment, after waiting for this news for over a month. I get there and they tell me that I don't have an appointment. Umm, huh? WHAT? The person who was checking me in was brand new, not someone I had buttered up in the past so I wasn't sure if they would try to fit me in at all. Lucky for me, the doctors new nurse WAS my radiologists nurse (Since I had to go twice a day I became close wth a lot of that staff).
Anyway, the nurse came out to me and assured me that we would get taken care of.
Dr. S let me know that before ANYTHING happens we need to get another MRI. The one from when I was in the hospital was not as clear as everyone would like. So first things first...we get another MRI done in the first week of March.
After we get the results of the MRI we need to go in and get a biopsy done endoscopically. This is because the mass is still there and an MRI doesn't perfectly show which are dead cells and which are live cells so we can not be 100% secure in how successful we have been.
Next step is surgery. Medical Maxillectomy is the surgery and Lateral Rhinotomy is the way the incision will be. The incision will start at the middle of my upper lip go up my nose, turn left and follow the side of my nose up to my eye, then he will cut underneath the eye and pull back that side of my face  The mass will be cut out by going thru my broken sinus section.
YOWSERS!
On top of that, he believes that during this surgery my eye should be removed. He wants to wait to talk to my eye specialist before saying if a prosthetic can be put in at the same time.
SO that is that. I went in prepared for the worst news (which would have been "I'm sorry Mrs. G there is nothing more that we can do." So in that regards I feel like it was fairly good news.
It has yet to be determined if the surgery will happen here or if I will head to MD Anderson in Houston (or perhaps somewhere else all together). The surgery could also take up to 12 hours  my poor family in the waiting room.
edited to take my last name out.
Message edited 2/17/2007 3:02:39 PM.
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leighla
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
So not the best news but not the WORST news, right?
Sounds like they have a fairly comprehensive plan of attack for this.
Is it all contingent on the MRI?
Lots of  and 
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Lisa
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
You are the strongest woman I know!!
I am praying for you and your family!!
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BikerGrl
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Wow! I am so glad to hear that there is SOMETHING they can do!
Keep the faith
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nrthshgrl
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Your family would wait a lifetime if it means you're there with them!
Many for clear MRI results & a successful surgery.
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-Laurie-
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
You are one very brave women, Deb!
My prayers are with you and your family throught all of this!
I know they have a MDAnderson up here now at Sacred Heart, I believe.
if by chance you end up this way I will help you and your family in anyway.
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MegZee
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
keep fighting Deb - im glad your doctors have a plan for you - it might not be the easiest, but you are a fighter!!!
I hope they see a LOT of dead cells on that MRI
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Holly
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
You are such a stong, admirable woman!
Love you!
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DebG
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Posted by leighla
So not the best news but not the WORST news, right?.
Is it all contingent on the MRI?
Exactly and Yes 
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I always admire your strength and courage!
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CunningOne
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Many continued prayers You have such an amazing attitude through it all. Your strength is beyond comprehension!
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Christine
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Your strength is amazing. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
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Eireann
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
As always, you are amazing...
Best of luck with the MRI!
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| Posted 2/13/07 10:14 PM |
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janet
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
wow deb!!! like you said it is somewhat of good news. and my heart is with you as you go through this. and like everyone here my thoughts and prayers are with you
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CathyB
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
I'll keep praying for a successful surgery and good MRI result.
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DebG
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
I would like againt o thank everyone on this site that participated in the fundraiser. Thanks to you, I can go to the skull surgeon in Houston (he said if we go we will be there for weeks). I don't know if it would have been possible without your kindness.
I have soooooooo much gratitude and I know that I will never be able to effectivly verbalize it.
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betty
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Many Many For a successful surgery
Keep fighting Deb!!
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janet
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Posted by DebG
I would like againt o thank everyone on this site that participated in the fundraiser. Thanks to you, I can go to the skull surgeon in Houston (he said if we go we will be there for weeks). I don't know if it would have been possible without your kindness.
I have soooooooo much gratitude and I know that I will never be able to effectivly verbalize it.
we are all here for you from begining till the day you are better and we have another huge g2g in your honor
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MrsERod
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evnme
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Jax430
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
Deb, wishing you never-ending strength and courage.
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BigB
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
God Bless you Deb.....You are the strongest woman I know!
 and a few  for a sucessful surgery!
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lilacwine
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BaroqueMama
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beena
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Re: An update from the Doctor today
I am so happy they have a plan for you - you are so strong. Continue to be brave as you are and you will get through it. Your family is there every step of the way! And we are here too!
Many hugs and prayers!
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