Hi Sonia! this is my welcome to you also. i was new in august and have since then had my surgery. i noticed that you mentioned florida and i am from clearwater. just wanted to mention that my surgery was done at tampa general by dr christopher danner and dr agazzi (neurosurgeon). dr danner is from the tampa bay hearing and balance center and i cannot say enough about him and the care that i got and still getting. my first visit he was really caring and thorough. he took time and explained everything to me - all of my options and possible recovery issues. when i went home and thought about all of it (and discussed with my family) i decided to go forward. i also had an issue with my insurance ending. my surgery was sept 30 and i spent 5 days in neuro icu due to bp issues. i came home with blurred vision, dizziness, and speech issues and i was really scared. however, i am almost as good as new. no more walker, my speech is back, my vision is much better and i have not had any migraines, nausea or after effects that will keep me from returning to work and my normal life. dr danner is available 24h for issues or questions and most times returns calls himself. i have one more follow up nov 5 and then i will be back to work. as far as i am concerned, if you live near tampa, you could not do better than these doctors. they do not pressure you. you get the information you need to make your own decision and they stand behind what you decide. as far as the hospital, i never wanted for anything - the staff was efficient and caring and always available . whatever you decide, know that it is your decision. my thoughts are with you nancy from clearwater
