Hi everyone! I had my surgery, but I was having problems getting back on the board (logging in)
I went in for surgery on June 22. They started the procedure, but, to be safe, had to discontinue due to tissue swelling problems...sooooooo. they sent me home for two weeks, and re-scheduled me for July 9.....ugh, that was hard.
The 2nd surgery was successful, I was discharged from the hospital on the sixth day. A couple of issues I am working on....my left eye is not blinking very well yet, and I have a facial issue on my AN side also, but they told me it should get better, as all of the nerves (besides the hearing) are intact. Also some headaches and fatigue, but I guess that is part of it. My hearing on that side was just about gone before surgery, so I am already used to that.
They suggested that I do some physical therapy on an outpatient basis, my walking seems very good, but maybe they can help with the facial issue. I am also scheduled to see the eye doctor at Jefferson for my eye.
So, all in all, I guess I'm not doing too bad after only being home about two weeks. Thanks to the great doctors and staff at Jefferson, and to everyone on this board, who really helped me through this.....I guess I will be on the postie board now.
Donna R