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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: CoachDJ on February 04, 2010, 09:19:08 am

Title: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: CoachDJ on February 04, 2010, 09:19:08 am
Hi to everyone.  My AN was removed (trans lab) 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.1 on the 19th.  Doctors left 2mm on the facial nerve but I dont care.  I did have some CSF leaks but only minor ones.  I feel great, I have been back at work 2 days now and I have no facial issues whatsoever.  I have been very blessed and my doctors were nothing short of awesome.  I had the surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas.  My strength and energy level are not yet full throttle but I will slowly get back to my usual routine.  
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: pjb on February 04, 2010, 10:02:17 am
Happy to hear of your great outcome you will bring hope to many of us.

Best Wishes,

Pat
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: Pooter on February 04, 2010, 12:05:30 pm
Glad to hear everything went so well overall..  Congrats!

Regards,
Brian
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: msmaggie on February 04, 2010, 01:05:14 pm
Wow!  Back at work already!  Be sure to put yourself to bed early every night to make sure you are getting all the rest you need to heal.  Welcome to the wonderful world od posties!
Priscilla
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: Jim Scott on February 04, 2010, 02:12:53 pm
Coach ~

Thanks for posting this impressive update.  You're obviously having a great surgery recovery.  I love these kinds of posts!  They show 'newbies' that some folks do quite well, post-op.  I'm pleased to learn that you're one of those.  You certainly are blessed. I wish you sustained healing and that your recovery continues apace.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: sues1953 on February 04, 2010, 04:45:04 pm
Coach

Being a newbie I have to agree with Jim.  Thanks for posting and congrats! 

Sue
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: leapyrtwins on February 04, 2010, 07:07:57 pm
DJ -

we've been waiting to hear from you.  Congratulations, postie!  ;D

Back to work already!  Great news!

I returned part-time 2 1/2 weeks post op (desk job) but found myself very fatigued.  I worked in the mornings and napped (@ home, not @ work) in the afternoons before returning full-time 4 weeks post op.

Don't overdo it.  Get lots of rest.

Jan
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: jaylogs on February 04, 2010, 11:30:24 pm
Well done DJ...take everyone's advice and get plenty of rest and don't overdo it, even if you feel "normal". You just had brain surgery and it'll take time to heal...let it! :) 
Jay
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: Mei Mei on February 05, 2010, 04:36:08 pm
Welcome to the world of Posties!  I can't believe you're back at work already.  Take care of yourself and make sure you get your naps in.  Did you have PT for balance the first week out?   I had that for three weeks before they discharged me.

Mei Mei
Title: Re: I am a postie as of Jan 19th
Post by: CoachDJ on February 07, 2010, 06:46:35 pm
No balance issues really.  The tumor destroyed the balance nerve so the doctors said that My brain and body had already adjusted.  I want to thank all of you for your help, and I want to give thanks to my 3 surgeons:  Dr d***ins, Dr Redding and especially Dr Gardner.  They were nothing byt the best and I am very thankful to each of them.  Continuing to get stronger started doing some walking (20 mins @ a time) this past week.  Still taking it easy whenever I can

DJ