I had a MVD on the 7/08/13 and I am still pain free. My MRI scan showed very little an I pushed to have the operation and although the consultant tried to dissuade me my quality of life had been vastly reduced. The operation itself lasted 6 hours and I was very sick afterwards which apparently normal. I was up and walking around the next day and the consultant said it was an artery pressing against the nerve and no wonder I was in pain!!!! I remained in hospital for 5 nights whilst being reduced from medication. after 2 weeks I was driving again and although still got tired easily life was getting back to normality. Yes I have a scar and my head itches and is still tender at times would I have it done again? yes in a heart beat. I hope this is helpful to anyone still suffering and although I know it could recur i'm living pain free x x x
Glad to hear this worked out for you. Gives me some hope although right now I am too scared to take this step