haveing op on 3rd september 09

[Jim Scott]

Denise ~

Thanks so much for your surgery update.  I hope the swallowing issues and 'dry eye' will resolve quickly.  Unfortunately, the SSD won't - but one adjusts - and if you can't, there are a variety of hearing aids available.  Your unsteadiness should diminish with time and some effort on your part to regain your equilibrium.  Right now, just a week out of surgery, is the time to rest.

Jim

[epc1970]

Hi Denise
I'm happy to hear you are doing well. As Jim, said right now it's time to get plenty of rest. You will start to adapt to the SSD and hopefully any other issues will begin to improve...that will just take time. But for now your "job" is to rest and take good care of yourself. Take care and keep us posted on how you are doing!
Erin

[sgerrard]

Glad to hear you are a postie now, Denise. Take care and take lots of naps. 

Steve

[denisecarey]

Hi again

Been shopping 2day 4 some nice soft food mmmmm lovely. Good news is this morning i weighed and have lost nearly a stone woo hoo mayb this soft food is a good thing. I am finding it very difficult 2 watch tv or look at pc screen any1 else experience this, everything is not in focus if u know what i mean.

Had a very good nights sleep last night without all the bleeping in hopsital, also a lovely few hrs this afternoon.

c u all again 2morrow

Denise

[Vivian B.]

Hi Denise,

I am glad you are doing o.k. and I am sorry I didn't catch your posts before your surgery. I wish you welll on your recovery.

Vivian

[denisecarey]

Hi every1

Have had a bad few days with headaches, if I was not in agony with headache was asleep.

Having staples removed 2morrow at 2 15 pm, will let u know how that goes.

ttfn

Denise

[Jim Scott]

Denise ~

Congratulations on your near-1 stone (14 U.S. pounds) weight loss.  Soft food apparently does have it's advantages.     However, I'm sorry to learn of your post-op headaches and inability to focus.  I had that focusing problem too, but it resolved over the 5 days I was in hospital.  I truly hope you're feeling better and that the staple removal is uneventful.  Be sure to inform your physician of any issues you may have.  He may consider them 'routine' but he may also be able to prescribe some medication to help.  It's certainly worth mentioning.   We'll be looking for your update on Monday (9/14).

Jim

[epc1970]

Hti Denise
I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with headaches. I had the same issue post op. Be sure to talk to your Dr about them. They should be able to get you started on some medication to help. It seems that no one thing helps those of us with headaches but I was lucky and found some medication that helped mine pretty quickly. I hope that you have the same expirence. Keep us posted on how you are doing Denise and continue to get tons of rest-it seems like you have that covered though  .

Erin
PS Jim thank you for the stone to lbs conversion....I was wondering about that!

[denisecarey]

hi everyone

I haven been to docs today because of a leaky wound and have been put on antibiotics because of infection. Should stop leaking once antiibiotics kick in.

I am still very tired and getting alot of sleep and headaches are still a major problem. I have been eating food that isnt baby consistency, it takes a while and hurts my throat a little but am getting there.

ttfn

Denise

[Jim Scott]

Denise ~

I was sorry to read about your incision infection.  Unfortunately, they are relatively common.  I trust the antibiotics will remedy that and your leak will subside, quickly.  Rest as necessary and eat what you can, when you can.  You'll improve and be able to do more as time goes on.  Thanks again for keeping your AN friends informed.  It's appreciated. 

Jim

[denisecarey]

hi all

I am feeling great 2day infection cleared up quickly.

Wound looks alot better was very red and angry, now it is amazing (Brian took photos day staples where removed and yesterday if u r wondering how i know).

Hope every1 is ok.

Denise

[ppearl214]

Denise
My apologies for being late, but wanted to send the wellness wishes your way. Sorry to hear about the infection but sounds like you are now on the right road to wellness.

Hang in there.... speedy wellness wishes/hugglez to you!
Phyl

[Jim Scott]

Denise ~

Thanks again for the positive news!  So pleased to learn that you're coming right along with your healing and recovery.  Keep up the good work! 

Jim

[CHD63]

Denise .....

I have been away from the Forum for a couple of weeks.  Glad to learn your surgery is behind you.  Sorry you had the complications with headaches and wound infection.  Hopefully, both are better by now.  Be sure to take enough naps to allow your body to heal.

Keep us posted.

Clarice

[denisecarey]

hi all, been a while since last post, I am doing well. I got my haircut on monday, you can hardlly even notice that 6 weeks ago I had brain surgery my hair has grown back so well.

How are you all doing?

I go for my 3 month check on 2 dec 09, I dont know if i get an mri on that day I cant really remember what i was told on discharge but we shall see on the day.

Denise