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volleymom

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #30 on: November 25, 2009, 02:25:04 pm »
I am doing very well.  Exhausted, it takes 1-2 hours to eat a small meal.    I've beeen up to  sit on the side of the bed a few times and it gets easier each time.  I had a sitdown shower this morning which was wonderful.  Later today I wiil work with PT.  I was very wobbly in the hall last night.  Might get discharged tomorrow.  Minimal nausea, I quit taking the ZofrAN today.  I've had pain pills every 3-5 hours,  I need another nap now.

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post-op had some facial nerve weakness, nearly resolved. Mild tinnitus. Left sided deafness.

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #31 on: November 25, 2009, 03:17:55 pm »
Quote from: volleymom on November 25, 2009, 02:25:04 pm
I am doing very well.  Exhausted, it takes 1-2 hours to eat a small meal.    I've beeen up to  sit on the side of the bed a few times and it gets easier each time.  I had a sitdown shower this morning which was wonderful.  Later today I wiil work with PT.  I was very wobbly in the hall last night.  Might get discharged tomorrow.  Minimal nausea, I quit taking the ZofrAN today.  I've had pain pills every 3-5 hours,  I need another nap now.

Yea!  Another 'Postie' joins our ranks!  Congratulations on your successful surgery and continuing recovery.  Thanks for posting but get the rest you need.  We'll be here when yo have more energy to post.  :)

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #32 on: November 25, 2009, 05:33:31 pm »
Kathy
I'm thriiled to hear that you are doing well!  I knew that you were in great hands. I hope they are taking good care of you there at OHSU though I'm sure you will be happy to go home. Get lots and lots of rest when you can. Keep us postie on your progress!
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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #33 on: November 25, 2009, 10:31:24 pm »
Kathy,
Yes, I'd say you're doing VERY WELL!  A short email, 2 days post brain surgery. I was still "gorked" out on pain meds!
What a relief. Take it easy, we'll hear from you as you progress in your recovery.
VERY important to take it real easy. Baby steps we call them.
Eat, fluids, walk, rest, nap, repeat cycle!
Sounds like you ROCKED it :)
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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #34 on: November 26, 2009, 12:54:08 am »
So glad you are doing well.  Keep up the good "rest".  Listen to your body, and enjoy your leisure time!!!
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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #35 on: November 26, 2009, 02:33:21 am »
Kathy -

sounds like your post op recovery is fairly typical and that you are doing well.  The fatigue will last for a while - afterall you've just had brain surgery - but in time it will get better.

Get lots of rest and don't overdo it.  Patience is key; though hard to come by at times.

Hang in there,

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #36 on: November 27, 2009, 04:33:01 pm »
Kathy .....

Good to read that you are successfully and safely on "the other side."  Rest, walk, rest, rest, walk, rest, etc.

Thoughts and prayers for a continued uneventful recovery.

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volleymom

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2009, 11:16:38 pm »
I am getting a little stronger.  today I had the whole head shower and it was good.  After surgery, I kept marveling that I hadn't reached the 3rd day yet, but I was getting better, not too miserable and just sleeping all the time.  I'll keep recovering here at my mother-in-law's house for a few more days.  Most of the family has gone on home so it is quieter.
my surgery only lasted 3-4 hours, so the tumor wasn't firmly attached I think.  I was discharged just 4 hours short of 3 days post op. I could have stayed longer, but just to sleep and take pills an an inpatient.
I have a slightly weak facial nerve, that should recover well.  They only shaved a tiny bit of hair.  I'm not hearing on the left side now, but there is a chance that it will return when the swelling goes down.  I can hear my eye muscle close my left eye, weird.  I am much less dizzy than I expected to be, so I am relieved.

Thank you all for your support.
Kathy
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9mm X 16mm diagonsed in August 2009.  Retrosigmoid Nov, 2009 at OHSU in Portland, OR.
post-op had some facial nerve weakness, nearly resolved. Mild tinnitus. Left sided deafness.

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #38 on: November 28, 2009, 11:29:54 pm »
Kathy,
continue your gentle positive healing! You will continue to feel stronger. And I bet that head shower was the best!
Sleep is good, it is helping your body heal from the stress of BRAIN surgery, even though it was "only" 3-4 hours, it is still brain surgery.
Enjoy it while you can. And drink lots of fluids, gentle walks, and before you know it you'll be busy getting ready for the holidays :o
Take care,
Maureen
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Facial nerve cut,reanastomosed.Tarsorrhaphy
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01/08- nerve transposition-(12/7) UW Hospital, Seattle
5/13/10 Gracilis flap surgery UW for smile restoration :)
11/10/10 BAHA 2/23/11 brow lift/canthoplasty

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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #39 on: November 29, 2009, 01:04:16 pm »
Hi Kathy,

It sounds like it went very well. Enjoy your nap time, the next holiday season is coming up fast.  ;)

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Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
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Re: Yet another new one
« Reply #40 on: December 02, 2009, 06:34:09 pm »
Good to hear how you are doing after surgery, hope you continue to do well.
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