How long is the average recovery from a non-intrusive neurosurgery operation?

[Funkylady60]

Hi I'm new here and would welcome any advise or tips.I am not sure what to expect or what is considered 'normal' expectations of recovery, so am looking for tips, advice, similar experiences out there.

I'm not even sure if I can be considered as having brain injury owing to my individual situation.

Has anyone here experienced a procedure for un-ruptured aneurysm called a flow divert stent?

This procedure was done through the groin. I had this procedure January 2020.

If so how long did it take for recovery?

Did you experience any temporary or long lasting side effects as a result of this procedure?

[AndrewT]

Dear Funkylady60,

I'm guessing, that this, is Similar to the Stent put inside you, during a Kidney Transplant. This is, admittedly slightly Painfully, removed after six weeks. (Connections are also made internally, to your Bladder, along with your Arteries/ Veins.) I was back on my feet, after three days, and Home after ten. My Main Wound, which was glued, took about three months to fully recover. Based on the above, I'm Guessing, the answer to your question is, at least, a few weeks- probably a few months.

I have also had a Camera Put inside, to look at my Heart (I can't remember the Name, of this Procedure)...Recovery time? No movement for several hours, then remain flat that day. Don't exercise unduly, for a few weeks- other than that, it was fairly 'easy'.

There SHOULDN'T be any, long term/ lasting effects, especially since your Procedure is 'Non Invasive'. Perhaps you can answer your own question, within the year, and let US know!

Hope all Goes Well Funkylady60, I know that we all, wish you better.

AndrewT

[cat3]

I had an intravenous coiling procedure accessed through the groin but mine was to treat a bleed on the brain so, owing to contamination of blood around the brain, a full recovery wasn't to be and I have various residual issues.

But for an unruptured aneurism where there's minimal invasiveness and no contamination there's every chance of a good recovery with only minor and temporary after-effects.

Everyone's different though, and we can't assume that identical procedures will produce the same results. And two months post coiling isn't really enough time to gauge the situation ; even minor disruption can be traumatic for a delicate brain and it can be months before a definite outcome becomes clear.

Hope you're one of the lucky ones m'love who emerge unscathed ! ….keep us updated on your progress won't you ? Cat x

[Funkylady60 in reply to cat3]

Thank you so much, Cat3 for your reply!

I’m sorry you still have residual after effects!

I was very fortunate not to have experienced a rupture but I’ve since had about 3 funny spells which really weren’t funny! My difficulty is recognising possible signs if I’m doing too much as when I get them there is no warning!

I’m due to return to work soon but am feeling anxious about it because I don’t really know if I will be able to cope until it’s too late....though I’m sure I will be doing a phased return!

I may be one the lucky ones and this will all be temporary! But no one really knows the answer to that do they! 😐

[cat3 in reply to Funkylady60]

Your right ; no one knows at present, not even the specialists. But as you tick off the weeks & months and test out your limits and fatigue levels you might just surprise yourself ! l do hope so m'dear.

Keep your expectations realistic when you return to work, and I hope all goes well. Keep us updated..... 😏 x

[sealiphone]

My condition was different a AVM and the treatment, Gamma Knife surgery, was non-invasive.

The procedure stops blood flow to the previously ruptured vessels, which aims to stop blood flowing through that area.

With my procedure it can take up to 4 years before the treatment is successful but I didn't feel that any recovery was necessary as a result of the procedure.

I also understand that occlusion does take a considerable amount of time, so you may not be experiencing the benefits yet.

Your consultant should have sent information to your GP, so I'd talk to them in the first instance.

[Funkylady60 in reply to sealiphone]

Thank you for your response!

When you mention that you felt recovery was not necessary, what exactly do mean? For example how soon were you back to normal life as it were? Were you working? How soon after procedure did you return?

[sealiphone in reply to Funkylady60]

As I'd had a bleed all my symptoms came from that, so the procedure was boring and unpleasant but I didn't feel it had any effect on my symptoms.

The situation was further complicated by a second bleed, after the procedure, which caused further symptoms.

So all my recovery was slow and whilst I did return to my previous job I eventually had to accept it was too stressful.

So 17 years since the 1st bleed and I've still got symptoms, which mean I can only work part time.

I think that there's so many differences between individuals, medical problems and symptoms that my experience may not be comparable to your situation.

[Funkylady60 in reply to sealiphone]

Thank you for taking the time to reply Sealiphone! Really appreciate it!

Wow! You are still experiencing the after effects 17 years on...life changing! As hard as it may be you are still here and I’m sure many family and friends are truly grateful for that!

You are right - with so differences that can occur between individuals it does mean or experiences will be different and in our individual cases they may not be comparable.

Your responses are still of value as I have a sister who suffered a bleed in 2018 and is still experiencing symptoms!

I hope despite your life changing experiences you are still able to find joy in life and will continue to do so!

Thank you! xx