Operation May 2nd with Dr. Heffez

[TinaM37]

The Chiari Center of Wisconsin called yesterday and my operation is set for May 2nd. If any of you have had your surgery by Dr. Heffez can you please let me know what to expect....
Also is it safe to fly home and what is the average time you are off work.

Thanks to everybody!

[thestolenolive]

I went back to work 27 days after surgery.  But I didn't fly until 16 months after surgery.

Traveling was never a consideration for me.

[pamk5]

My surgery date is April 20th with Dr Rosner.... I hope all goes well for you.  I  think alot depends on the type of job you have and how well you take care of yourself in the beginning.  I personally am afraid of being one of the ones who over does it.  I do that now with every burst of energy I get and feel like crap afterwards.  Good luck and I know you will be in great hands.  Please keep us posted.  You will be in my prayers.

Pam

[NicoleEspinoza]

thats my surgery date as well just found out 2 days ago! hope all goes well for you

[selmaS]

  Congratulations on a surgery date!!!...Please have someone post updates here on ur progress : )

We do have several members that have been to Dr H for surgery, I am sure some1 will post  an answer .....in the meantime take a look at journals many of us do have our surgical experience posted in them.....just click on our name and it takes u to the profile page.....

As for how long u r off work depends on u and how u recover...we r all different.....I am still not working or driving.....and will be 2 yrs post op in May....I do have other issues as well.....if u heal slowly like I do or have other things going on it may take some time.

AS for complete healing of the nerves it can take 2 yrs...but go slow and listen to ur body....do not rush,especially right after surgery there is a false sense of feeling great, I am not sure if it is the meds or not, but many feel like they can conquer nething and wind up feeling worse for doing so.

Good luck to u

"selma"