Is the balance nerve cut?

[HeidiC]

Thanks Wendy!

[hruss]

Heidi,

I just came across this thread and I am ready to answer, but I noticed that you would have a surgery in less that two days so I hope that you found the answers of your questions and now are prepared for the procedure. You will make it, girl!
Don't worry about the outcome, just stay positive. I had three surgeries in a year and the best thing that helped me overcome the great stress of revealing that there was another and another one after each of them was to stay positive.

All the best to you in the forthcoming challenge and I am looking forward to reading from you soon!

hrissy

[MissMolly]

I am 10 years post AN surgery (mid fossa).  The neurosurgeon left a bit of the tumor as hearing preservation was important to me.  I lost all balance following surgery and needed physical/vestibular therapy.

After 10 years the tumor grew back.  I am having vertigo and balance issues again.  How could this have happened if the verstibular nerve was cut?  Trying to research this with my neurosurgeon who is looking up the surgical notes from my 2009 surgery.  It's very confusing and frustrating. 

Thanks. 

[Surfer]

It's very alarming to find out we are going to lose any of our senses.  Have hope in regards to balance.  I surf, ride a motorcycle, skateboard, work on ladders and I am 59 years old. I am not as efficient, but very functional.  A 4.6 cm was removed three years ago.  It will be OK.