Hello Ms Holly
[Only recently joined this organization just thought would send a message to you saying that I have had a colliod cyst removed some 20 years ago now it Seems like a life time ago now I also have a vp shunt fitted from my head to my chest The only part that you can eel is the value behind my left ear it bothered me at first but now I dont even think about it ,the only thing that still follows me today is neckache around shuntarea /headaches /tinnitus in my right ear which I have visited my ns in Oxford but they say that there is not much they can do .but since that point in time have lived my life ,travelled around the world, worked at many jobs (small short term memory problem)but still enjoying as much as i can when i can I am now some 54yrs old .The kids have grown up and have there own houses now
hopefully you are all keeping well
Graham

Hello Miss Holly:

I had my cyst out in 99 and then 2 weeks later had a VP shunt put in. Internally, I can't feel it at all. Externally, I can feel the bump and follow the tubing down to my chest.

I have an executive function disorder. I can only work on one task at a time and cannot multi-task... no biggie, really.

I also thought that the shunt surgery was far worse but my wife tells me the reality is otherwise.

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I wish you the best of health.

Take care,
Matthew