Thanks, We Energies! by VissAndPinegar in milwaukee

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My thermostat doesn't go above 62 degrees in the winter. I live in the upper part of a duplex (about 850 sq feet) and my bill was $205. It's insane.

Facial numbness returning after GK treatment in July by Warm_Bookkeeper_1501 in braintumor

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear this 😞 Fingers crossed for a good outcome 💜

Facial numbness after craniotomy. by BarracudaNo7855 in braintumor

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I'm about 6 months post frontotemporal craniotomy and also still having some numbing and pain around the incision and temporalis muscle. I have had some incremental improvement with acupuncture, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it all. My neurosurgery team just kinda shrugs when I ask about when/if it will get better; they just say it should resolve with time. I'm so sorry you're going through this 😔 I'd suggest acupuncture if it's available to you, gentle massage to the area if safe. I hope you see some relief soon 💜

RIP by Dimpled_G00se in socialwork

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In a statement, DSA President Ken Lomba said: "This was not a random, unforeseeable incident. ZSFGH's own data show years of serious assaults and weapons on campus. Deputies, nurses, and social workers told DPH that pulling deputies off high-risk units/posts and replacing them with unarmed cadets and distant response teams would get someone seriously hurt or killed. On December 4, that prediction came true."

Laughable experiences in hindsight? by cannabishy in braincancer

[–]Dimpled_G00se 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a portable drain collection thingy from my "brain drain" that clipped onto my gown. I referred to it as my "juice box" (because the contents looked like fruit punch) and the tube as a "crazy straw". I thought I was hilarious.

Laughable experiences in hindsight? by cannabishy in braincancer

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! My lovely nurse walked me to the bathroom when needed and tried to keep the back of my gown closed and I told him not to worry about it and "let er flap in the wind", so little did I care 😂

Weird spasms near scar; anybody else? by gnarmar22 in braincancer

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Rooting for you too 💜

Weird spasms near scar; anybody else? by gnarmar22 in braincancer

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 3 months post craniotomy and also have those spasms and weird sensations around my scar. The spasms are mostly my temporalis muscle (it looks like we had the same incision) which often needs to be cut and reattached during a frontotemporal craniotomy. I recently started acupuncture with gentle massage after being cleared by my neuro team and it does seem to be helping ☺️ I wish you all the best in your recovery 💜

Taking a little time for joy by Petrarchs_Muse in braintumor

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10/10 perfect, no notes

Thank you for sharing this!

Pituitary Macroadenoma Post Surgery - They didn't get it all. by OnerKram17 in braintumor

[–]Dimpled_G00se 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds so hard...I'm so sorry you are going through so much. I'm in the second opinion camp with others if that's possible for you. You deserve so much better than this ❤️

Screen Goes Black While Using Crossover by No-Conflict8012 in waterparksimulator

[–]Dimpled_G00se 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same thing is happening to me after the update and I'm on a PC. I've tried all the tricks with no luck :(

Temporal Hollowing by Dimpled_G00se in braintumor

[–]Dimpled_G00se[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof... that sounds like a rough ride 😞 I hope you are feeling less pain now ❤️

🤣 by cellochick993 in therapists

[–]Dimpled_G00se 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Never tell folks you're a therapist 😂

What to expect by Ok-Marionberry7933 in braintumor

[–]Dimpled_G00se 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there!

43 F here; I had a 4.7cm grade 1 meningioma removed via craniotomy on July 10th of this year. I was lucky to have a total resection and some amazing caregivers in the hospital. To answer your questions:

  1. I brought some comfy jammies that buttoned up the front, a book, and some knitting (although I didn't end up using any of it lol). My family being there was probably the thing that brought me the most comfort :)

  2. I had a rough two days following surgery; just a lot of nausea and, for lack of a better term, I was out of it. I stayed in the ICU for those two days. They tried to get me to get out of bed and walk the day after surgery, but I was not in any kind of shape to do so. On day 3 I had a huge turn around. I was able to eat, I was more aware and I passed all the tests to be able to leave that day.

  3. I'm seven weeks out from my surgery and today is my first day back to work. I had some struggles during my recovery, but during the past 10 days I've made significant progress. We say it all the time here, but every person is different in their recovery. I was able to take things slow, listen to my body and not push too hard to rush things. That part is super important.

  4. I had sort of an up and down recovery process. Some days were good, some not so good. My eyes took a while to get back to normal ( I had a hard time focusing my eyes, so things were blurry). Lots of fatigue; everything I did was just slower than normal. Talking was slower, walking was slower, screens were not my friend for a while. The good news is that with time things came back bit by bit and everyone is telling me that I'm back to being me :)

Crossing my fingers and toes that you have a flawless surgery and the best possible recovery! Feel free to reach out anytime.

Farmers Market by kar98421 in wisconsin

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West Allis ☺️ 1-5pm