hi people my name is ashley i am a young 20 year old female who recently underwent removal of a colloid cyst from the third ventricle of my brain, i had emergency surgery after having a syncapol episode and crashed on the highway @ 230 am on my break (i work night ****) i was on my break getting coffe, scariest thing i have ever experienced let me add that my surgery was sept 25 and i am already back at work have been for a month i had a good recovery and even though i am young i am a mom of 2 kids so this surgery took a big toll on my life i see lot of people on here and if i can help at all with any questions the experince how recovery was please dont hesitate!! i had a rough first month of recovery, drs though i was going to have perminet brain damage i could not walk talk had complete left side neglect and was scared, i lost 18 pounds in a week it was bad but with all this going on i could still see and hear every thing going on around me i was stuck in my own body it was beyond scary and then my kids came and just me not being able to hold them i believe was my motivation and god of course so i am thankfull to be here today and at the time me not having hair was soooo depressing i know alot of young girls would relate to feeling ugly gaining weight and loosin hair is horrible but loosing your life is worse, rough times are hard to get through i had hydrocephalus and was really sick but i had an amazing recovery and i believe if i have undergo surgery again i will be ok god is watching over any on who believes in him and has great strength to give any one so i had to say anything to any one appreciate life & me being 20 full time mom & worker & student things will get better if not sooner, later!! any questions ask but be strong people!!

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here, you will see we are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Seems like you have been though a lot. I admire a person who stands strong as you are doing. Give your little ones BIG for me. And yes it is great having God to thanks for the wonderful things he has carried us through. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

It's great to have you here at NT!
You'll find lots of care and understanding here.
Pull up a chair, make yourself at home and know that you are not alone.
Many here will be sending their prayers and support.
Please hang in there.

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Rae