Nancy
Sorry I didn't see this sooner.I had one clipped in 2004 and it wasn't bad at all.First you don't remember the first few nights in ICU and then they take you to your room.I had my hair washed on day 4 or 5 can't remember and my left eye was swollen shut,that hurt more then my head. I would show you pictures but don't want to scare anyone. Believe it or not I had a headache the night after my coil and really no pain with the clipping. Like Ruthie said you will sleep a lot the first week but don't over do it when you start feeling better.I thought after four weeks I could go back to doing everything I use to,well I was wrong and paid for it.So take things slow and rest you'll do fine.

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Mimi

I came home on Friday evening, 2 days ICU, 1 1/2 regular. I don't remember anything much, had some morphine, then Tylenol. Still taking tylenol for head pain, it is mostly from the swelling, not from the 23 staples. I do tire easily, after all brain surgery isn't like having a mole removed. I am lucky to have strong family support. I am 62 and my dau, lives two doors down and husband staying home this week with me. Next week is hers. I haven't had any brain problems at all. I consider myself lucky. I did wear a scarf when my granddaughter came to see me, the shaved head, swelling and staples tend to cause me nightmare, so I knew she would get them. The thought of getting the rest of the hair cut off so it grows in all the same is still whirling in my head. I had the 12mm coiled in July, this one was around a 5mm, but the Doc said he didn't like the shape of it I guess because its a bi lobe.

Nancy so good to see you home and doing well. Hate the staples had them when I had my "DENT repaired!! But take things slow and rest...we'll talk again soon.Now go lay down!!

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Mimi

Hi Nancy,
So glad you are home and recovering, please sleep and rest all you can, it is so eseintial for good hearing, my thoughts are with you and a gentle hug comes your way,
Ruthie

Hi Nancy - I'm so glad to hear that you are home. I have you in my thoughts...listen to gabrielli and Ruthie get plenty of rest.

I am having problems resting, I slept 2 hrs this am and 2 this afternoon, its now 10 PM tired but can't get to sleep. I read alot today, my husband thinks too much, which is why I am tired but not sleepy. What else do people do to rest??? TV gets old too fast for me. Its cold here in MD, can't sit outside and watch the wildlife. HELP

Hello Nancy,
Recovery really is a journey, and I am so glad you are on this side of it. I am 5+ months post op from my clipping and have really come to see that this is a journey i am on. Also it changes as well. I slept more normal at first, and was so elated to be alive. I was still running on fear, and adrenaline. Months 2-4 I did nothing but sleep. I am back for some reason to normal sleeping behavior again and that is good.
Many complain of not being able to sleep, or they will fall asleep, and wham wake up , and stay awake. Maybe talk with your doctor if it continues to be bothersome to you. I know i really needed rest. Sleeping is when brain is healing.
You have been through so much, so please continue to be good to you. I am also blessed with a supportive family, and hubby has bee a true blessing. Feel free to pm me anytime.
I have seen so many movies, and seen them many times, I also try and get out once a day, even if just to store, that is priceless, or a short walk. Take care....

Glad to hear you are ok and everything went smoothly.. Stay Strong and Stay Positive.