Hi all,
I just realized a few minutes ago that six months ago today I had my translab surgery -- time flies when you're having fun I guess.
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I got off to a little bit of a rocky start after my surgery with my leaky incision (that was a fun two months) and taking Debbi's lead, you all made me Queen of the Icky Heads! All in all, I have been very fortunate and count my blessings on a pretty regular basis. Although my balance has improved greatly, there are times I still get that wonky headed feeling and the mall and crowds will never be the same for me, no matter what I do I still feel slightly disoriented in either circumstance, so I guess I will probably have to live with that and the fact that walking in a straight line also seems impossible -- certainly, I could have much worse problems. My biggest remaining problems are being SSD and my lack of directionality. I actually find them equally frustrating but hope when I get my BAHA processor in April that will be a big help.
I know the day I found this forum -- the day after my diagnosis (April 10) -- was one of the luckiest days of my life. I probably should have bought a lottery ticket that day. You have all been so wonderful and supportive that I will be eternally grateful. I can safely say that I could never have gotten through the past few months and kept my sanity (or what's left of it
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) without you, my wonderful extended family. You all supported me, lent me your virtual shoulders to cry on, propped me up when I was feeling down or frightened and gave me invaluable advice, shared your stories and on occasion, your zaniness and hilarity. "Thank you" somehow doesn't seem like enough, but thank you.
Wendy