JoAnne -
As you probably know, everyone has a different recovery.
I had massive nausea post op, double-vision for 2 or 3 days, lots of fatigue, but strangely no pain other than a stiff neck. My facial paralysis was very slight; had a dose of steroids that cleared it up. My balance wasn't good, but got better over time. I lost the hearing in my left (AN) ear.
I found that once I left the hospital I got better each and every day, although some days it seemed like one step forward, two steps back.
IMO patience is one of the biggest hurdles post op. I found myself frustrated many times by not being able to do simple things that I did before surgery - like stay awake the entire day
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But in time everything turned out fine. Some recover fast, some recover slow, but remember to listen to your body and do what it tells you to do. Recovery is not a race; don't compare yourself to others; find your own pace.
Try to relax. Focus on the confidence you have in your doctors - they've done this numerous times before.
See you on the flip side. Good luck!
Jan