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Kate B

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2008, 07:53:29 am »
Quote from: MAlegant on September 20, 2008, 07:13:25 am
I have made it to the end of week one. 
M

Yea!!!! Milestone number one.

I remember learning that after major surgery, even though you are primarily healed at 6-8 weeks, the body can sometimes take up to six months to level out.

 How long were you under during your surgery?

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2008, 07:55:15 am »
Kate,
I was under for about 6 hours...
Thanks,
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2008, 08:28:28 am »
"Happy Hour" has a totally new meaning after AN surgery, doesn't it?

Congratulations on getting through the week.  I know you might have felt a little "off", but I'll bet no one else noticed. We are our own worst critics!  I hope it gets easier and easier each week!  And then, maybe you can make it to the REAL happy hour!   ;)

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2008, 10:22:17 am »
Marci:

I think this may be a matter of your expectations being a bit too high.

As someone who is 27 months post-surgery, I can assure you that your cognitive skills will be fine, even if you have to make a few minor adjustments, as I have.  Just don't expect to be 100% all the time.  I'm not, but I function quite well.  You will too.  :)

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Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

nancyann

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2008, 11:08:56 am »
M:  I felt the same way after returning to work (8 weeks post op) also.  I even told my boss I didn't think I could keep up with the workload.  I luckily work with a great team, no one was expecting me to go as fast as I use to (except me).   I also remember taking naps as soon as I got home,  I can't remember now when I didn't need them anymore.    As everyone said,  you're still healing, maybe lower your expectations as I had to !!  It will get easier & easier.

Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2008, 11:35:18 am »
Quote from: MAlegant on September 20, 2008, 07:13:25 am
I think it will take some time to have self-confidence again though;

* Patient is cognizant of the maxim of acoustic neuroma recovery: patience in all things.

Quote from: MAlegant on September 20, 2008, 07:13:25 am
I found myself struggling for words, losing my train of thought, and various other scary moments.  I'm definitely a step slower, probably not noticeable but when you're used to being the "geeky smart girl", it's scary. 

* Patient is coherent and expresses insights into her own condition and the perception of it by others.

Quote from: MAlegant on September 20, 2008, 07:13:25 am
I am going to go run; it's a beautiful Saturday in Ohio; sunny, almost autumn, etc.

* Patient displays cheerful and positive attitude, and appreciation of her surroundings.

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If I do have cognitive issues, how would I go about getting tested? 

Conclusion: No further testing required. Patient is recovering well.
Prognosis: return to normal-ish.

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2008, 12:43:56 pm »
Thanks all.  Steve,  :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2008, 02:24:16 pm »
Steve:  your last response is eloquent, funny, & so insightful, isn't it Marci ? !

  Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2008, 05:29:28 pm »
Yeah, I have to say that Steve's response was pretty funny, and extremely sweet.  Point taken, Steve.
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2008, 06:53:38 pm »
Steve,

Are you a doctor?  Or do you just play one on tv?   :D

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2008, 07:19:17 pm »
Hi Marci,
Congrats on returning to work!!! Another step in your recovery!  ;D ;D ;D
I am glad that I have returned to work, it helps to pass the time. I was so bored at home and stress about my face all day. I am tired and like you I am trying hard to get used to the new me. Each day I am feeling stronger and stronger. Yes I do have changes that I need to get used to (and hate ie. face, SSD, balance issues...) but all and all I feel great.  I remember before surgery and discovery of my tumour having Advil in my pocket, in my desk, purse, car... it was part of me for years and being free from pain medication is kind of cool.  I need to take the occasional tylenol but the pain nothing like the ice pick pain I felt before. If I get pain it is a good reminder for me  to slow down, I know that sometimes I push myself too hard.

Marci my mother-in-law says this is the hurricane year (family illness). I am looking forward to 2009, I know it is going to be a better year.

"Hope all our friends affected by the hurricane are getting back to their version of normal."
Take care everyone.
Michelle  ;D
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2008, 07:45:21 pm »
Good one Steve.  Say you do look a bit like you could be a doctor.
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2008, 08:51:37 pm »
OK Steve...I have to say that I was reading your post and not getting the whole Dr. thing until the end...I was getting VERY concerned as I was thinking that it sounded a little "Silence of the Lambs-ish"...  :o

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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2008, 09:33:47 pm »
K,
You have a dark, dark sense of humour.  Steve?  Hannibal Lechter?  Nah....
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Re: 8 weeks post-op and back to work!
« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2008, 06:57:03 am »
Marci~
I had a friend in college who would quote that just to freak us out - I certainly did n't think Steve was a Hannibal but it just sounded like it the way I was reading it!!   ::)


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