hi everyone,
was needing some much needed guidance. my mum was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, after years of yo-yoing to her doctors and endless miss diagnosing. she under went the Posterior fossa decompression procedure on 4th Dec 2009, so its been almost 5weeks, however shes' experiencing pain in her head that she describes as not like the headaches she use to have, but none the less still as bad. she has an apt to see her surgeon next week, however can anyone advise me of there experiences after surgery, what's normal? what's not?, I'm really anxious. my mums improved in other areas, no more slurred speach, co-ordination is better, however her left side is very weak, she needs a cane to walk, eye sight has got worse, and she's still unable to lye down. Again are these normal occurrences after such a procedure. surgery was needed as my mum was just existing and defiantly not living. any response is gratefully appreciated.
thank you