Well, the wait is finally over and I am in the "recoup" stage now. Surgery was at Univ of Penn and was a translab that lasted about 9 hours. I am told that all went well with the surgery, that the tumor was slightly larger than they thought, but it was removed without permanent nerve damage. I do have some droopiness on the left side and my left eye isnt blinking closed all the way, but I was told this should come back as the nerves heal. Tomorrow is first surgeon's visit to remove the stitches. I havent started physical therapy yet.....I think the visiting nurses need to complete their rounds and then vestibular therapy should begin. Can anyone give me some insight to what exercises this therapy is? My balance isnt as bad as I thought it would be, but then again, I was very off balance prior to surgery for about 6 months. I feel like all I want to do is sleep! My head feels full, and the left side of my head and neck are very sore. I am trying to get up and walk around every hour just to get moving. I am taking tylenol with codeine (1/2 tab in am and 1/2 tab in pm) for the soreness. Advil for the inflammation. Has anyone felt that they dont really feel like having any company? I know this sounds crazy, but my head hurts to think and in order to talk I need
to think and I just dont feel like it!!!!!...I am so appreciative to all my family and friends and I know they will give me whatever space I need right now to digest all this........I am very thankful that everything turned out as well as it did and am extremely thankful for all the communication and education that I have received from all of you on this forum. Any suggestions during this healing process would be appreciated...........Kathleen Anna