6 days, 16 hrs post op mvd. Overall feeling ok. Very tired, headache where mayfield was screwed into my forehead, very little incisional pain. As for the episodes …this week they have been relatively minimal and if they appear it is just a quick little zap. However I also had a problem with geniculate nerve that could not be addressed b/c I would have 100% hearing loss and those episodes are still horribly miserable. Saw med doc yesterday and am starting to titrate down the meds.
Overall, I am saying this is the best decision I have made. I suppose time will tell with long term results.
Baba, I am having surgery next week anything you can tell me would help. How did you feel when you woke up? We’re you afraid it wouldn’t work? I’m just starting to get a little nervous with only a week to go.
Wendyjo
Totally understand the nervousness. First and foremost, in my opinion, having ultimate trust not only in your surgeon but with the facility and staff where your surgery is being performed is crucial.
The morning of surgery I was amazingly calm. Reported to hospital at 5 am with a surgery time of 7:15. Having the good fortune of working in the medical field, I do not get upset when the OR, staff, docs, etc ‘run behind.’ There are many many reasons this may occur. So, start with thinking this situation is a possibility, tell your family not to be upset by any delays.
The physiologist, nurses and anesthesiologist will speak to prior to entering the OR suite and the anesthesiologist will give you a little something to relax. Your surgeon will see your prior too as well. Once you enter the suite, they will move you from grunnie to the or table, after that, no memory
At all.
I was “under” longer than I had assumed as I totally forgot about the physiologist set up (monitoring for nervous system) which takes quite sometime. The OR staff kept my family informed throughout the procedure and the estimated remaining time.
I woke from anesthesia with absolutely no problem. The staff in both the neuro ICUs and regular ICUs were fabulous. My surgery was the 28th of February (Friday) , I was discharged sunday at noon. This past week has gone much better than expected, but being truthful, I believe I overdid it a bit. Today I am exhausted. Listen to your surgeon, sleep a lot even though you may think you feel great.
I personally am not returning to work for another few weeks, and at that point, part time. I have the good fortune of owning my own business and have a fabulous staff who is taking care of everything.
Be kind to yourself, accept all of the help offered, let your friends come and visit for an hour or so, they help to lift spirits. Do not get discouraged if you do not wake up ‘pain free’ as many people state they do… You are having a very serious major surgery, you will have internal and possibility of external swelling. Your relief may take a little bit of time.
As far as being afraid it won’t work…I think we all have that fear. We all know any treatment is not necessarily a home run. But at the moment, I am optimistic and will take any amount of relief.
My surgery took place in Pennsylvania. I wish you all the best. I hope my explanation gives you a little peace.
Ps…don’t be freaked out by the incision, my hair is extremely short, and my personal opinion, it is what it is. The hair will grow back.
Baba
Baba said:
Wendyjo
Totally understand the nervousness. First and foremost, in my opinion, having ultimate trust not only in your surgeon but with the facility and staff where your surgery is being performed is crucial.
The morning of surgery I was amazingly calm. Reported to hospital at 5 am with a surgery time of 7:15. Having the good fortune of working in the medical field, I do not get upset when the OR, staff, docs, etc 'run behind.' There are many many reasons this may occur. So, start with thinking this situation is a possibility, tell your family not to be upset by any delays.
The physiologist, nurses and anesthesiologist will speak to prior to entering the OR suite and the anesthesiologist will give you a little something to relax. Your surgeon will see your prior too as well. Once you enter the suite, they will move you from grunnie to the or table, after that, no memory
At all.
I was "under" longer than I had assumed as I totally forgot about the physiologist set up (monitoring for nervous system) which takes quite sometime. The OR staff kept my family informed throughout the procedure and the estimated remaining time.
I woke from anesthesia with absolutely no problem. The staff in both the neuro ICUs and regular ICUs were fabulous. My surgery was the 28th of February (Friday) , I was discharged sunday at noon. This past week has gone much better than expected, but being truthful, I believe I overdid it a bit. Today I am exhausted. Listen to your surgeon, sleep a lot even though you may think you feel great.
I personally am not returning to work for another few weeks, and at that point, part time. I have the good fortune of owning my own business and have a fabulous staff who is taking care of everything.
Be kind to yourself, accept all of the help offered, let your friends come and visit for an hour or so, they help to lift spirits. Do not get discouraged if you do not wake up 'pain free' as many people state they do.. You are having a very serious major surgery, you will have internal and possibility of external swelling. Your relief may take a little bit of time.
As far as being afraid it won't work.....I think we all have that fear. We all know any treatment is not necessarily a home run. But at the moment, I am optimistic and will take any amount of relief.
My surgery took place in Pennsylvania. I wish you all the best. I hope my explanation gives you a little peace.
Ps.....don't be freaked out by the incision, my hair is extremely short, and my personal opinion, it is what it is. The hair will grow back.
Baba
Thank you so much what encouraging words, I have had this for 1 1/2 years after soo many meds and now 800 teg and 900 neurontin and climbing . I decided for myself and family to give it a try. Please keep posting your progress. I am going to the Unn.of Penn with Dr. Lee I do feel very confident Hugs!
Wendyjo
You are in Great hands. My surgery was at jeff with one of dr lee’s colleagues.
Today, one week , post op, still tired, but my fault b/c I am not napping as I should. Appointment with surgeon Wednesday.
Chin up, happy thoughts and a positive attitude! Please let me know how it goes. If you live in Philly area, perhaps we can meet after our recoveries.
Wishing you the best,
Warmly
Baba
I would like that. I will stay in touch,