just wondering

[lori78]

Hi!

I am 6 mos post surg n three post gamma knife.  aside from hearing loss, feel great. had rotten time w recovery, but am on the right track back.... and antidepressants.  help lots.

Anyhoo.... still paralyzed on my left side, and eye creates no moisutre.  was told this could last up to a yr.  Anyone??  How long??  I am DYING for contacts back.

While I am fine otherwise, is there therapy I should be getting?  I hear of vest training etc. and want to be sure I get what needs done done.

Any other recommends?  Yes, I use eye drops constantly, doc was amazing, etc.  all for now.  THANKS!!!

[Pembo]

I didn't have gamma but surgery and my facial paralysis is still recovering after 3 years. I use Restasis for my eye and also have a punctual plug both of which have helped my eye. I tried contacts last summer and they kind of worked. I'm going to see a "contact lens specialist" this summer to try again.

As for any therapy, facial therapy is great. I went to UPMC in Pittsburgh.
Good luck....

[Yvette]

I haven't had any eye troubles, but I know many here have. I'm sure you'll soon get lots of comments. Best wishes, Yvette