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I had surgery on the 26th and second on the 8th of January at stanford.
swelling lasted about a week on both sides. My first surgery was more severe, with swelling in the forehead and my eye to the point where it was almost completely closed.
I have little neurological attacks where my throat goes numb, then my nose, tongue, (making it nearly impossible to speak) and then a few of my fingers. As it spreads to another area, it gets better in the previous area. I still have complete muscular control, just a spreading numbness. I can still think clearly, etc and remain very alert. Its just scary as hell.
Had these every day for about 10 days after the first surgery, and only once or twice after the second but they were more severe for the ones I did have after the second.
Never had any TIAs or stroke before the surgery, so its extra scary.
Stanford said its normal, but Im not entirely convinced. I just think they tell me that to relax since there's really nothing they can do about it prevention-wise.
Im only 26, follow all meds, and hydrate with over 4 liters of water a day. Im not working, I pretty much relax all day every day. Not pushing it at all.
Overall, biggest problem is energy. By about day 12 after each surgery, I was feeling about 80% as well as I did before surgery.
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