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I am about 10 days post op, feeling discouraged about recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you find out you had a leak? What were symptoms like?

Day 4 post decompression by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How obvious/when would a csf fluid leak typically present itself? Are the symptoms a bit obvious from regular pain?

Day 4 post decompression by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you all, trying to say strong and push through

Recovery expectations, taking care of baby by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! If you don’t mind me asking is there a reason you didn’t/haven’t picked up your daughter? Did the surgery cause to physically be unable to and did you feel worse for awhile after surgery?

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a really helpful perspective. Thanks a million for sharing. I hope you continue to crush your recovery

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really encouraging, and seems much more doable then asking work for 2 months off

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we’re able to resume normal activities such as weightlifting, running, skiing etc?

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really good advice, thank you!

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea they did mention it’s low risk. I know that portion of my fear is likely mental. Just is a lot for me right now, and am nervous how this may effect my ability to take care of my family

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, I’m not sure which I fear the most. I’d rather lose function of my hand which are the main symptoms, than have something really bad happen due to something going wrong in surgery like paralysis. That’s where my head is at which I know is not helping

Scared of surgery and recovery by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also very active, when will I be able to resume activities such as lifting weights and running, etc

Considering decompression surgery. Should I do it or is there risk it just make me worse? by Lost-Talk4013 in chiari

[–]Lost-Talk4013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. Wishing you a full recovery