Translab Surgery 1 Week Ago!

[tx-anp]

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on my experience.  I went through the translabyrinthine surgery last Thursday to remove a 2cm tumor from the left side of my head.  Surgery lasted about 8 hours and they believe they were able to get everything out without impacting the facial nerve. I had some nausea immediately after surgery but was feeling much better the following morning.  No major complications since.  I am taking short walks each day and getting used to working on the computer again.  The headaches and fatigue are the most frustrating thing at this time, but it gets a little better every day.  I will be seeing the doctor tomorrow for my first follow-up and I believe they will be removing these ugly stitches.  Overall, I couldn't be happier with my outcome so far and truly feel blessed!   

2cm left side AN
Translab on 3/1/2012
No facial nerve damage, SSD

[Jim Scott]

tx-anp ~

Congratulations on a successful, relatively complication-free Translab AN surgery!  Thanks for taking the time to share your good news with us - and may your recovery continue apace. 

Jim

[lizzie1hoops]

That's great news, thank you for sharing!  I hope the headaches subside soon and your stamina starts to build back up.  Keep us posted.

[Manders]

That's wonderful news. I'm so glad to hear things went so smoothly for you! I'm having translab surgery on May 11th to remove a 1.3cm tumor so it's encouraging to hear positive outcomes like yours. 

[leapyrtwins]

Congrats on being a postie, Tx.

Word of advice on the SSD - if you find that you just can't cope with it (I definitely couldn't) look into a BAHA.

I had a BAHA implant 9 months post AN op and it's been something I've never regretted.

BAHAs rock!

Jan

[lrobie]

tx-anp,

Congrats on your successful surgery.  Where did you have it done and who were your doctors?

Lisa

[mindyandy]

Very happy to hear your doing well. Keep us posted.