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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: e m on April 14, 2011, 09:35:12 pm

Title: 9 weeks post surgery (House Clinic)
Post by: e m on April 14, 2011, 09:35:12 pm

I had the middle fossa approach for a 1 cm tumor.  I went to House in LA and my doctor team was Friedman and Schwartz.  I found them to be amazing.  They removed the tumor, saved my hearing, and facial nerve.  My recovery in LA was comfortable as I was able to sleep and and rest  as needed.  I drove after 4 weeks, and started (light) exercising after 6 weeks.  I still get tired when I do too much and seem to need more sleep than pre surgery days (I used to survive on 5 hours). 

I would be happy to talk to anyone with questions.

Ella from Michigan

Title: Re: 9 weeks post surgery (House Clinic)
Post by: sharon73 on April 28, 2011, 04:01:20 am

Hello Ella,
I am having my AN removal surgery an the HEI on June. I am out of States. My tumor is about 11-12 mm size and they recommended the middle fossa approach. My Hearing is very good, almost not demaged.
I will be happy to hear a little more about you post-operative effects and about your recovery. Did you have a facial weakness after surgery? How was your balace rught after?
Thanks a lot
Sharon