Hi Melanie - It's so wonderful to hear from you and to know your surgery went well. It sounds like you had a very skilled, caring surgeon and you're handling the recovery process well. Did your family and friends rally around you, and are they continuing to provide support? In addition to the effects of the surgery, your body is also going to need time to adjust from the impact of the various medications used during the process, including the anesthesia. While you're probably wanting to just get up and go, it's going to take a while.
Have you talked to your surgeon or your primary care physician about your depression and difficulty in walking? We aren't able to diagnose your condition, and your medical team would be your best resource for information. If this is normal they can let you know. If this is not normal they would want to see you and assist you. Brain surgery has many impacts and they should be able to help you understand both the short and long term affects that removal of the tumor is going to have. The bottom line though is that you've successfully gone through life-saving surgery and there's a great future ahead of you. All you need now is more information to help you through the transition phase. Can you let us know what your doctor says?
All the best, Pat
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Hi Melanie - It's so wonderful to hear from you and to know your surgery went well. It sounds like you had a very skilled, caring surgeon and you're handling the recovery process well. Did your family and friends rally around you, and are they continuing to provide support? In addition to the effects of the surgery, your body is also going to need time to adjust from the impact of the various medications used during the process, including the anesthesia. While you're probably wanting to just get up and go, it's going to take a while.
Have you talked to your surgeon or your primary care physician about your depression and difficulty in walking? We aren't able to diagnose your condition, and your medical team would be your best resource for information. If this is normal they can let you know. If this is not normal they would want to see you and assist you. Brain surgery has many impacts and they should be able to help you understand both the short and long term affects that removal of the tumor is going to have. The bottom line though is that you've successfully gone through life-saving surgery and there's a great future ahead of you. All you need now is more information to help you through the transition phase. Can you let us know what your doctor says?
February 16, 2010 - 8:13amAll the best, Pat
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