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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Greece Lover on May 09, 2017, 09:50:08 am

Title: One year ago today. . .
Post by: Greece Lover on May 09, 2017, 09:50:08 am
there was a hole in my skull.  I had middle fossa surgery at the University of Iowa for a 1.2 cm VS.  One year later, things are great.  I can do pretty much whatever I want.  My balance is still not perfect, but it keeps improving and its never so much of a problem that I can't do something. Long bike rides; long drives; baseball with my kids; racquetball. I will have one year follow up MRI in early June, which will hopefully confirm good news.  It has not always been easy.  I've dealt with some anxiety, I have some problems with my eye getting blurry in the cold.  But, overall I'm extremely fortunate.  In the first few months I posted on here a lot, but then I stopped because I found it sometimes contributed to my anxiety, and there are a lot of people trying to justify their preferred treatment modality.  I also made some nice connections, especially with people who had surgery around the same time I did.  I have never regretted my choice and I look forward to a relatively normal life.
Title: Re: One year ago today. . .
Post by: MarkS on May 09, 2017, 02:57:38 pm
Thanks for the update!
My surgery was 7 weeks ago today.  Still dealing with some dizziness, but it's good to hear that these things can continue to improve, even over the course of a year.  When I get better enough we'll have to play some racquetball :)
Title: Re: One year ago today. . .
Post by: Onisaki on May 11, 2017, 01:14:03 am
Your information is very good.
Title: Re: One year ago today. . .
Post by: Greece Lover on June 16, 2017, 07:48:44 am
Update: I had my one year follow up MRI this week and everything was clear.  I don't have to go back for four years!  So happy!
Title: Re: One year ago today. . .
Post by: Jet747 on June 18, 2017, 08:45:01 pm
Greece,

Good to hear you're doing awesome!

Hope everything continues well for you and your family!!!

Best,
Jet