how about 9 years ago.
WOW! What a story — I'm so sorry for everything that you've been through. 6 weeks ago I went in for MVD for my ATN however there was no compression to be found so my surgeon manipulated my nerve bundle in order to "re-shock" my nerve. I was told that many times, this totally calms the nerve down. So far, I've been feeling pretty good. I've had a little bit of pain but nothing like I was having pre surgery. I saw my Dr. last week for my post op appt and I was very concerned that I was feeling some pain and he ensured me that nerves take a long long time to heal, so I'm not sure if that is consoling for you at all. My mom had a tumor removed off of her hearing and balance nerve in 2010 and she had some facial paralysis and they made her wait 9mo. before seeing a facial therapist, just because they wanted her nervers to stay calm and heal as much as possible. Her facial therapy has really helped her a lot. Maybe that is something to look in to? I've thought about it ... I'm so sorry that you are going through this.