After Chiari Decompression Surgery

[DD5401]

Ok, I'm 3 wks post-op from the Chiari Decompression, and I feel like crap!!! lol
I cant help but wonder if this is expected; nevermind that my gorgeous physicians assistant says that it is.........I'm wondering if anybody else is having the same problems?
Therefore I have a few questions and would be greatful for a response.........

1. I'm still having massive headaches?
2. I have absolutely no energy?
3. I still get nauseous alot?
4. I've had the hiccups for 3 wks!!

[redkim]

I was very nauseous and threw up for two weeks after surgery, I lost 10 pounds because I couldn't keep anything down.  I then switched from my pain med (Norco) to Tylenol 8 hr extra strength, which kept the pain managable for six hours.  

I was also very tired and felt like an old lady.  I could barely walk a block's distance with out being exhausted, I couldn't even move my legs very fast or very far (stride).  My husband would push me around in a wheel chair if we went to run errands.  At home we would take short walks together.

I don't remember having the head pain, expcet when the meds wore off.  I didn't have hiccups, but I did have reflux and was prescribed something for that, and the nausea too...which I threw up, lol.

All the best in your recovery.  Please take it easy, this surgery is an investment and you need to care for your body.

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.

So sorry u r feeling so poorly...in fact, I felt euphoric almost perfect after surgery.....it was the drugs....I did not have massive HA's...but was still getting some.....energy was low...especially at 3 weeks....goodness, it can take up to 2 yrs to heal from this.

What meds r u taking, mayb the nausea is from them?

hmmmm hiccups.....do u have reflux?...or a hiatal hernia?

Some of us do feel like this afterward and may have another issue going on.....have they looked at u since u reported feeling like this?

DO u have HA's in ne position?...or just when upright?...after some activity?

I am happy to welcome u to our little family, so sorry for the reason u had to seek us out.

"selma"