Facial paralysis getting better/worse ???

[marg]

Hi all,
     I am about 6 weeks post AN surgery.  I have partial facial paralysis on the AN side.  In the last couple of weeks I have seen more movement under my eye area and by the corner of my mouth.  I have also noticed that when I wash my face with a warm wash cloth... the AN side muscles by my mouth& nose pull up.... then tonight suddenly the left side of my mouth pulled down for a minute..... is it normal to have this happen when the facial muscles are recovering ? 
     I am hoping that some of you who have had recovering facial paralysis can tell me if this is normal ... or if it is something I should call my neurosurgeon's office about.
        Another new post surgery experience...... 
     Thanks,
      Margaret

[Joef]

yep... they can twitch,pull,zaps or hurt like someone belted you.... its all part of the recovery ...

if your at only 6 weeks... sounds like your on the fast track (I know it does not seem like it to you!). 
this can go on for years... but as the months go by... you will get better and better. 

[marg]

Thanks so much Joef.  It sure helps to have AN 'family' to help me through this journey.  I won't worry about it then. 

Just FYI.... I have a friend who had to have his facial muscle replaced and he said that taking B12 really speeded up the facial muscle recovery process..... that is what I have been doing ..so maybe that is why things are moving faster.  Anyway, thanks for the info.

Margaret