Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Acoustic neuroma and Charles Dickens

This is not about Dickens having the tumour but rather how the Tumour returned me to Dickens. The operation caused me difficultiew with my eyes and concentration. I took to reading about ten books at a time.When my concentration flagged with one book I ould take to another with renewed vigour until I fell by the wayside. One of the books WAs "Great EXpectations" I had not readf Dickerns for 50years. An ill wind blows some good. The tumour did that for me.Is not Dicken's magnificent? He did wonders for the name of Journalism.
Of literary matters and onto my tumour removal. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had an acoustic neuroma (Scwannoma) removed via the translabyrinthine approach. I was operated on three months ago and I am still having trouble especially with balance. I have gone from wheel chair to 4 wheeled walking frame to a single walking stick. I can walk unaided/assisted but have rather an attractive lurch. It was suggested thet I would be 'Right" in 4 to 6 weeks. Is there anyone out there heving the same problem as me or who has recovered balance earlier.
Anyone want to buy some excellent books?

3 comments:

  1. Hey Uncle B: it's me! I've been telling the whole world (via Twitter) that they should come and visit your blog. Hoping someone may be able to come and buy all your books. I would take them all in the blink of an eye... but I have this hare brained fandangled idea at the moment to move back to Chihuahua in Mexico and I'm only allowed 20kg in my luggage (not 10 tonne as I expect your books would weigh!)

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  2. Happy to buy some books Shorty. You can send me an e-Mail @ diamond845@optusnet.com.au

    Do you have a list of books for sale? Regards, Diamond

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  3. I've had an AN though not removed by translab. You are making solid progress and 6 weeks is not a lot of time. Keep walking and give yourself 6 months to feel like your old self.

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