Updates from Dad: Day of Surgery

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Hi everyone,  I'm Amanda's father and I'll be taking over her posting duties for awhile until Amanda's feeling up to it again. She made it clear that I was to post updates as frequently as possible so I'll do my best to keep everyone up to date. I'm neither a blogger nor much of a typer so please bear with me.

Instead of posting a different entry for each milestone of her surgery, I'll just continue to update in this entry. Just keep checking back for new information.

Hello everyone. Arrived at Cleveland Clinic 4:30 A.M. I registered then waited and waited. I talked to the surgeon briefly. I'm on my way to the operating room. It is 7:00 A.M. I will update every 2-3 hours. Operation should be completed by 3 P.M. It will take until noon for the surgeon to reach the neuroma.

Hello everyone. It is 8:15 A.M and surgery has commenced.

Hola. everyone. It is 10:42 A.M. and I am still in the land down under. All is well!

Hi. 12:06 P.M. and surgeon states all is proceeding as planned

Hello everyone. It's 3:10 P.M. all is well. Feels like a marathon. approaching the finish line I hope.

Hello. Well folks, its looks like we're headed for overtime. Latest update from surgeon at 5:15 P.M.
everything is looking good.

It is finished. This surgery was a success but not without considerable difficulty which is why it lasted approximately 12 hrs. The facial nerve was spared and she should recover without any significant deficit






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  1. JennieMay 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Sending prayers and good thoughts your way Amanda (Prayers for the family, too!)

    -Jennie (found you through the AN website :))

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Thinking of you Manders. You are now becoming a postie ;-)
    Prayers & hugs

    Mindy-ANA website

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  3. Liz RussellMay 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM

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    1. Liz RussellMay 11, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      Seems I don't know much about this technology, and accidentally deleted my own post.

      Good wishes for a speedy recovery! I enjoy reading your blog. Keep us posted, when you are up to it.

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  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Praying for you at this moment, Manders. Much love coming your way!

    LizAN from the ANA forum

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  5. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Thinking of you and praying everything is going well.

    Lisa

    LRobie from ANA Forum

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  6. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks for the update. Glad it's over and the recovery process has begun. Prayers will continue.

    LizAN

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  7. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for the updates through such a long and difficult day for your family. I am glad to hear a positive prognosis. Good luck

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  8. BeccaMay 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Praying for a speedy recovery, thank you for updating, now get some rest for yourself.

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  9. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Glad to hear! Sending prayers.

    big bro J

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