After a difficult VA shunt surgery, recovery has been arduous. With an accidental nicked nerve in my throat during the operation I am having a hard time speaking and swallowing. Coughing has been developing which is causing quite a struggle. But all and all I am so happy to say that I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am still living with this insidious condition: IIH, but better than before!
Una Respiración
Hoy estoy pidiendo 1 respiración dedicada a mi dolor crónico diario. Se practica en muchas tradiciones, en este caso se atribuye al Budismo. Algunos llaman a esta práctica Tonglen. ¡Siempre agradecida!
One Breath
The Buddhist practice of Tonglen has been long practiced for the aid of suffering for one person and for the world. Here I ask for one breath to help me in my continued suffering. Thank you!
Pain
After my IIH VA Shunt surgery headaches and dizziness have returned. With a nicked nerve in the throat seriously damaging my vocal cords and impeding me from swallowing properly, I am quite frustrated. Yet, my old headaches returned, waking up in such pain again has really done me in. This chronic pain of pseudotumor cerebri coming back, on top of everything else is not something I ever expected.
24 IHH: VA Shunt Surgery – Hospital Stay
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Ventricular-Atrial Shunt Surgery introduction and description of my hospital stay.