Craniotomy = trepanning?
Have the evil spirits gone?
I'm using the platform thing again so blame that for mistakes.
This week, I've been wondering whether a craniotomy counts as trepanning. I have no idea where this came from but here we are. I blame my weird brain.
What is trephination? Trephination, also known as trepanning, trepanation or burr holing, is one of the oldest surgical procedures known to humanity and refers to a surgical procedure in which a circular piece of bone is drilled and excised, most commonly from the human skull.
New year, new you
Still recovering, taking a long time but making progress. Little things every day. I can get up stairs by myself now using a bannister and sometimes crawling. My balance is better and I've made it to the park and back most days, though I did get stuck on a bench the other day. Hurrah for the dog walkers who got my home, whoever you are! Walking is really hard though, and I'm slow, struggling with the uneven surfaces and the weather. A neighbour's dog knocked me over with a happy greeting. It was awesome and terrible at the same time.
My eye is having a wonderful time on her adventures and has no plans to rejoin the rest of my face soon. I use eye patches so I can get around. Hide her away. Bright light makes my eyes hurt. My jaw muscles are getting worse where they were cut and shortened. I struggle to use a toothbrush and already had a visit to the dentist to see if they could help clean my teeth.
My face is much less swollen, and nearly back to normal. So my new skull and titanium combo is coming through; a new face that I have to get used to. If I could see it properly. The scar is unsettling. It's massive, going from above my left eye to in front of my right ear. I can feel the new shape of my head and its strange. Lots of dips and raised edges that constantly change as my head settles.
Meanwhile, I sleep. Listen to podcasts. Screens make me so tired. Doing things is exhausting but I try and then pass out for an hour or two. It’s going to take time to get over this.
I’m so bored. I want to do things, I want to get out and do things but I physically can’t. Learning how to be patient once again and that’s not easy. I have lots of specialists to see, more scans, and potentially more treatment, but I have to wait for it all. I just want it sorted now.
Argh. Anyhow, Happy New Year everyone, bring on 2024. I really want a holiday.
Claire x