Today was a Pre-op appointment day.   Blood work, EKG, vitals, basically making sure I am healthy enough for surgery.   It took longer than I thought it would.  But everything was good.  Basically half a day spent there.   It's getting more real every day, only 2 weeks away now. 

Everyone deserves the right to choose how they handle their pain, whether that's through CBD or more conventional medicines. Pain management is such a personal experience, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. I've spent quite a bit of time browsing Canadian Pharmacy Partner , learning about various options, and for myself, I usually lean toward traditional medications — they simply feel more familiar and reliable to me. That said, I fully support the idea that people should have the freedom to decide what’s best for their own health. No one should be forced into a treatment path they’re not comfortable with. Health is deeply personal, and respecting each person's choice is truly what matters most.

I had hemifacial spasms which started 6 months post GK. The AN goes through several phases after GK including swelling and could be touching other facial nerves, etc. Write down all your symptoms and the frequencies and discuss with your Dr. I have been prescribed steroid for short term but felt worst rather than better. My facial spasms went away after 9 months and no other symptoms. But my hearing is gone on the AN side prior to GK so nothing to lose anymore.

You also can email the doctor you saw originally and update him or her on any new or worsening symptoms. Plans are not written in stone. I am currently on watch and wait and may seek an additional opinion but the doctor I saw was very specific about "email me if you have new symptoms or worsening symptoms."

I had a similar situation, had a small AN partially removed, followed by radiation. I got pregnant a year after treatment. My docs also said hormones “shouldn’t” affect it, but like you, I wasn’t fully convinced either. I did get a few MRIs during pregnancy (without contrast) just to be safe, and they were stable.

I totally get the anxiety, it’s scary when you feel like no one can give you a clear answer. All I can say is trust your gut, stay on top of the scans, and if you move forward, make sure your neuro and OB are closely communicating. You're definitely not alone in feeling this way.