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Surgery Problems 2 Yrs Ago - Major Headaches Now
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 18:34Hello Everybody ! It has been two years since I had surgery - it still feels like it was only a couple of months ago. I want to know if anybody had surgery more than one time because of complications????? I had five surgeries because of fluids and blood collecting in my brain and after a week or two the stitches broke and the liquids gooshed out (not to make anybody sick over this). I get headaches ALL the time since the surgery and sometimes I wonder if it was worth what I did? I had grandmal seizures and petite mal seizures every other day; but I still managed to get Married (11 years now) and have two great kids (no seizures with them - thank god). PLEASE LET ME TALK TO SOMEBODY with similar stories???? Thank you.
I am at Jennyrose2kids@aol.com
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Re: Surgery Problems 2 Yrs Ago - Major Headaches Now
Submitted by Beckyboo on Thu, 2008-07-03 - 13:41
I've had 2 brain surgeries now. One in Mar 1986 and the other in Sep 1998. The first one went great! I was paralyzed on my right side after the second LTL surgery. I did make it through rehab without any problems because I had risk factors on my side. The only thing that I notice now is I have tinnitus and I also get pressure still right where the surgery was done. I don't get any headaches though. The surgery also caused problems with anxiety. I only have anxiety problems when I try to sleep. My meds have caused problems with sleep apnea and that also runs in my family. I now use a CPAP to help me sleep at night. Other than that, I have a great job, I sing with a semi-professional choir, and I have one more year left to get my Bachelor in Science with Accounting/Management.
Becky
I've had 2 brain surgeries now. One in Mar 1986 and the other in Sep 1998. The first one went great! I was paralyzed on my right side after the second LTL surgery. I did make it through rehab without any problems because I had risk factors on my side. The only thing that I notice now is I have tinnitus and I also get pressure still right where the surgery was done. I don't get any headaches though. The surgery also caused problems with anxiety. I only have anxiety problems when I try to sleep. My meds have caused problems with sleep apnea and that also runs in my family. I now use a CPAP to help me sleep at night. Other than that, I have a great job, I sing with a semi-professional choir, and I have one more year left to get my Bachelor in Science with Accounting/Management.
Becky
Re: Surgery Problems 2 Yrs Ago - Major Headaches Now
Submitted by Jennyrose2kids on Sat, 2008-07-05 - 09:37
I thank you for writing back to me - you went thru alot. I am happy for you that you don't give up and you continue to pursue your life no matter what gets in the way. I was paralyzed only for the first day after the first surgery. Thank goodness only one day, however they rushed me into the surgery three days earlier than expected because I was having so many grand mal seizures they were afraid it was going to put me in a coma. Apparently it almost did because I could not speak clearly, I could not move my body I could not see clearly. I was so scared.
I am so happy for you that everything is working out. Good luck with everything.
I thank you for writing back to me - you went thru alot. I am happy for you that you don't give up and you continue to pursue your life no matter what gets in the way. I was paralyzed only for the first day after the first surgery. Thank goodness only one day, however they rushed me into the surgery three days earlier than expected because I was having so many grand mal seizures they were afraid it was going to put me in a coma. Apparently it almost did because I could not speak clearly, I could not move my body I could not see clearly. I was so scared.
I am so happy for you that everything is working out. Good luck with everything.
Re: Surgery Problems 2 Yrs Ago - Major Headaches Now
Submitted by roxibaby16 on Wed, 2008-07-02 - 20:10
hi i've had 2 major brain surgeries. ill try and help you trough as much as i can.
my email is princessroxstar1991@yahoo.com
best of luck
victoria
hi i've had 2 major brain surgeries. ill try and help you trough as much as i can.
my email is princessroxstar1991@yahoo.com
best of luck
victoria