ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: deborahgordon on December 23, 2013, 04:42:30 pm
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Well I am finally home. I thought I would be one of those that woke up and hit the floor running, but God had other plans and guess who won lol. I am still struggling with fluid build up and they are trying pressure to keep swelling down to save another surgery, but this in turn makes for a wicked headache. I do not take anything stronger than tylenol now and can go back to ibprophen after eye weight is inserted on jan 2 I will have facial paralysis and am doing well with getting used to diet restrictions until I get better use of mouth/swallowing. When they sewed eye shut i ended up with 4/3mm scratches on the cornea so sight is a concern but I am confident it will not be permanent.
My nausea and balance are so much better post op and I will start therapy after jan 2 I went to the store today for groceries and it was hard to see people look at me. I am sure they were quick glances but I feel the gaze on my slackened face and closed eye and I silently weep for the face I lost. One day I will smile back or bow my head in acknowledgement but I lost an old friend that looked back at me for many many years and I miss her wrinkles, flaws and all. Merry Christmas to all the families who are facing, have faced, or supporting those on this journey. God Bless, Deborah
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Hi Deborah,
I am really sorry things didn't turn out the way you hoped.. But it seems that you are a strong person going to buy groceries even if your face is not perfect at the moment.. I really hope it will improve soon. Please keep us posted...
There is a link under Profile->Forum Profile, where you can specify a signature (the text that appears at the bottom of posts).. Please write the size of the AN and maybe the doctors.. And the problems you're having.. I think you'll get more feedback this way from patients who experienced same problems..
Have a Merry Christmas,
Joanna.
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Deborah--I am encouraged by your strength and perseverance. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and I hope things continue to improve for you.
Scott