As a consequence of the surgery, I have a functional deficit in my left arm. it is very difficult to type so i cant explain well. I need to have Physical Therapy.
Update 11/14..pratice my typing. This looks like it hurts, doesn't it?
I am feeling well, mostly tired. The doctor was confident that he got as much as he could without loosing functionality. He was actually pleased to see my left arm move at all - it is a sign he went as far as he could.
The awake brain surgery was not as wierd as you might think. No pain involved. All I could see was the Anesthesiologist as the doctor asked what I was feeling, which would usually be muscle spasmes. The oddest part was phantom sounds. I told them it sounded like crickets on crack. Next thing I know it, they say I am done.
As for my left arm, I have lost my Proprioception. I do not have awareness of it. Recall this was my original symptom http://edslas.blogspot.com/2010/12/proprioception-brain-does-amazing.html. It is some what better than right after the surgery, so I an hoping that the severity is due brain swelling and will get better over the coming weeks. for now, I can't hold things in my left hand and the arm is constantly banging into things as I walk around. Its wierd when I get stuck walking through a doorway and look back to see my arm caught in the half-closed door.
Bald men are quite sexy Ed. Glad you made it through the surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteSo very glad things are going as well as expected. Wishing you progress each day and don't be afraid to ask for help. We are all here for you. Please keep us updated on your road to recovery. Sue
ReplyDeleteWouldn't let me put my last name - It's Sue from Westell!!
DeleteHey Ed. Cool scar. Now, get back to work. :) Hope your recovery is speedy. Chris
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