4 1/2 months post-op and doing great!

[Kathleen Ann]

I'm 4 ½ months post op and feeling better than ever! I had a 3.1 AN removed 2/7/12 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr.’s made me a new person! I had no pain after surgery and was home within 4 ½ days and moving slow but feeling great. All of my pre-surgery symptoms have resolved. I have some minor balance issues but nothing like the vertigo I had before surgery. I had a scalp infection and some hair loss once I got home.  I've got right side facial paralysis. Mouth droops and right eye won’t close without closing the left eye. They are going to fit me for a Scleral contact in July to keep that eye moist.  The right side of my head is still numb and the muscles are still swollen and sore but getting better each day. I have/had the best Dr.’s and the best nursing care I could have ever had.

[It is what it is]

It's great to hear you are feeling so positive about everything.  Did it take long to to get your energy back?

Karen

[Jim Scott]

Hi, Kathleen Ann ~

Thanks for that affirmative update!  I trust that the issues you're dealing with will be temporary and that your healing will continue apace.

Jim

[leapyrtwins]

Great news!   

Congratulations!

Jan

[Linda1947]

I am having surgery July 30 for a 3 cm AN. I have only minor pre-op symptoms (50% hearing loss in affected ear). I pray that I will feel as good post-op.
Keep up the good spirits. I wish you all the best.
Linda1947

[It is what it is]

Hi Linda,

Where are you having surgery? Mine is 8/1 in L.A.  If your doctors are at HEI, I'll see you there. 

Karen

[mindyandy]

Karen
I had Dr. Friedman & Schwartz. Great team!!!! You are in good hands. If I can help you in any way just shoot me a message 

Mindy

[It is what it is]

Thanks Mindy!  Reading your posts and those of others have been very helpful.  How many days after surgery did you need to stay for follow-up?  It sounds like recovery time varies but would it be reasonable to assume I could return to a sit down job a month after surgery?  Was your brain able to think clearly by then?

Huge thanks for all those who have gone before. 

Karen

[millie]

Congratulations on your bravery in combat, Kathleen!  And thanks for sharing that your vertigo is better after surgery-I often think if I could just not have that weird off balance feeling that comes and goes, and the fullness, I could live with the deafness in the left ear.  I hope you feel stronger every day.  Millie

[jaylogs]

Hey Kathleen! Kudos on your recovery! It sounds like you had some very minor complications and that is great. That plus a good positive attitude surely helped you!  As you no doubt know, eventually the scalp will come back to life and those lumps and whatnot will disappear.  Take care and keep us updated!
Jay