Hello to my Dear Family and Friends, this update is from me: 

I start this off with a big “Thank You” to Gianna and Rick for keeping everyone informed.  Many of you have commented on the wonderful job they did, and I truly agree.  I am very grateful!

Next, I apologize for the big gap between updates.  As you are aware, my dad passed away within a couple weeks after my surgery.  It has been a very rough and emotional month as I was healing from major surgery and grieving the loss of my dad. 

My Recovery: 

I was in the hospital for 9 days and after about a week the doctors kept telling me that healthy people need to leave the hospital which was very encouraging considering I felt like I was hit by a bus.  The last couple of days there were spent working with PT and building up my confidence that I was able to go home and be OKAY.  When I returned home my days consisted of long naps and walking around the living room with a walker for exercise.  I hired a CNA to assist with showers and hair washing.  I am happy to announce that I nap on occasion, am doing daily exercises and no longer need CNA assistance.

I had an eye appointment last week with the neuro ophthalmologist who conducted several tests and took pictures of my optic nerve.  I received wonderful news, no damage to the optic nerve or surrounding nerves.  Kudos again to Dr. Surdell and his medical team of experts. 

Currently I am feeling good.  The sharp head pains have subsided to a few headaches every now and then. The top of my head remains  numb while the front of my head near the incision is still tender.  It seriously feels like I have a brick on my head; I can’t wait for this feeling to go away.  My right hand trembles sporadically throughout the day which is from the anesthesia, but this will go away within time.  I am finally off the anti-seizure medication which is awesome news because I was experiencing some of the awful side effects of it.  As for my hair, it has grown about a quarter of an inch, yay, it’s a start!  

Last but certainly not least, I cannot express how thankful I am to have you all in my life.  I am so very grateful for the thoughts, prayers, well wishes, cards, masses, gifts, visits, food, etc., that you have graciously blessed me with.  I am truly honored and blessed to be surrounded by your friendship and love. 

I feel that because of your prayers God's healing hands are helping me to a healthy recovery.  

Hugs and kisses, 

Love,

Mary