Hello everyone again. I am back as a new postie from my surgery on 3/16/2009. Without getting inton too much detail I spent 7 days in Shands Hospiital. This was exended due to low blood pressure that took a couple days to get under control. I have to say that both of my surgeons, Dr, Antonelli and Dr. Lewis, as were their staff were awesome. My wife was with me most of the time and was very impresssed with alll of the staff at Shands. As for me, after 2 weeks post op I am feeling pretty good. I have been walking witha walker since 3 days post op. I am at this point very dizzy and continue to have the ringing in my ear. I am SSD on the right side but so far seem to be adjusting farely well. I will be exploring options for hearing assistance after completing PT and clearance from Shands. I can answer any questions anyone may have about the procedure and my recovey. I am very grateful for this forum and all of the invaluable information and relationships that together have made this journey more comforting. I especially want to thank Karen for the personal note after my surgery that reminded me that I am not alone in this and it is OK to lean on others when in need.
Dusty
