This is what life after brain surgery is like
27/08/2020 at 12:03 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: A N warrior, acoustic neuroma, brain injury, brain surgery, healing, patience, wellbeing
Nine months after surgery, this is what I’ve learned about brain injury caused by an acoustic neuroma…
Being alive is wonderful and to be appreciated for the miracle it is. Being alive is also often overwhelming. When I get tired, there’s no choice – I have to rest. Overall, I do less, but focus well while I’m doing it. The small daily achievements lead to progress, they really do. Being mindful has become a powerful necessity – it’s essential to stay focused to keep my balance, and also to hear better.
Simple pleasures, like cooking veggie casseroles, or cultivating lush jungle indoor plants, bring sheer enjoyment at my new, slower pace. Patience is a daily lesson, as I understand it takes many months – years – for nerves to mend and new neural pathways to form. Life is sweet and never to be taken for granted.
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Suzanne Askham 
Thank you for this I had no idea you were ill. It was a wake up call for me about life. Thank you xxx
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