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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Peter325 on October 31, 2012, 03:00:19 pm

Title: Surgery success
Post by: Peter325 on October 31, 2012, 03:00:19 pm

Just thought I'd post a note of thanks to everyone who provided me with information prior to surgery. I had retrosigmoid on my AN on Oct. 9th and I'm closing in on 4 weeks post op and things couldn't be better. I am SSD with some minor balance issues but other than that I've actually seen improvements. Prior to surgery I had trouble swallowing and the right side of my lower face and tongue were numb. Now everything has feeling and I can taste again - I haven't had any headaches and there is no noticeable facial weakness. My eye closes and tears fine. I definitely have to give credit to Dr. Akagami and Dr. Westerberg and the Vancouver General Hospital neurosurgery / ICU team, chalk up another success story for them. If they are your doctors you couldn't be in better hands.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Jim Scott on October 31, 2012, 03:14:45 pm

Congratulations, Peter! 

We truly appreciate learning about successful AN surgery experiences.  May your recovery continue apace.

Jim

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Jill Marie on October 31, 2012, 08:58:31 pm

Peter,

Thanks for posting the good news!  We all need to hear or read some good news to help us keep things in perspective.  It's always good to know that a fellow tumor friend is doing well.  Jill Marie :D

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: It is what it is on October 31, 2012, 09:03:59 pm

I also appreciated your positive report.  Hooray!  Glad to hear you are doing so well.

karen

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: millie on November 06, 2012, 04:43:14 pm

Great news, Peter!

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: leapyrtwins on November 09, 2012, 06:10:17 pm

Excellent news!  Glad you're doing great!

Jan

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Pattiken on November 09, 2012, 06:31:35 pm

Always great to hear about positive outcomes! Continued good recovery!

Patti

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Glenda on November 09, 2012, 07:29:48 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your good news!!! I am having surgery on Nov 28 so it is very encouraging to hear a success story!  Hope you continue  to do well   :)

Glenda

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Peter325 on November 10, 2012, 11:10:17 am

Thanks for all the well wishes, I continue to improve, vestibular rehab has been a real benefit. I find the more I induce wonky head the faster it abates. It was pretty heavy right after surgery and it has been fading quickly with each passing week. I go to vestibular rehab once a week and they work me over fairly well, my head is scrambled when it's over but so far I've woken up the morning after feeling much better than the week before.

Good luck Glenda, hope it all goes well.  :)

Peter

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: It is what it is on November 10, 2012, 11:56:33 am

It's wonderful to hear you continue to improve!  :)

Karen

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: millie on November 10, 2012, 03:53:37 pm

Great tp hear exercise helps with wonkiness.  I have started walking.  Any simple exercises you recommend?  Thanks...Millie

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Lillygold on November 10, 2012, 07:31:37 pm

Happy to hear your success. It encourages me for my surgery Tuesday Nov 13. Rather nervous about side effects and this is encouraging

Lilly

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: It is what it is on November 10, 2012, 10:45:45 pm

I wish good things for you Lilly.  You'll be tumor-less soon.  :)

Karen

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: millie on November 12, 2012, 10:40:49 am

Peter!  You make me want to run out the door and walk around the block-twice!  So glad your recovery is going well.  It inspires the rest of us who are working at recovery too.  Lily, we will do it!

Title: Re: Surgery success
Post by: Lillygold on November 12, 2012, 07:51:59 pm

Millie
Yes we will. I am not sure how well I can run never was good at running.
Lilly