I am new here today. I had a cerebral bypass on 4/22/10 followed by a coiling on the Friday before Mother's Day for a basilar aneurysm, unruptured, 1 x 1.2 cm, pressing on my brainstem, growing and unstable. I came through both procedures, although during the coiling, I came very close to death because the bypass decided to quit working and the stent was unplaceable because of the location. I know it was the skill of my radioneurologist and my neurosurgeon that I am very functional now, especially considering I had a stroke and a seizure in the days following my second procedure.

My question is this:
Is it normal to be tired, still be a little off balance and still have some minor vision problems? Should I try going back to work despite this? I am a therapist who visits people in their homes.
I don't want to seem ungrateful, as I am nearly back to "normal", but I guess I am unsure of myself and don't want to push too hard, but don't want to baby myself either.
Thanks for being there!

Fatigue is the number one complaint following brain surgery.

My stroke was back in 1996 and I still get tired easily; my balance and vision problems are the result of that too. It's either grown less, (But still there.) or I've just grown more accepting.

To be honest I don't think anyone can truely say that all that will go away, or even get better with time. It's important to listen to your body, and be kind to yourself.

Sue