The school bus came.  WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!  Hehehe

Mikeman made it back to school on November 1st.  He got some really nice cards from the kids in his Special Ed class, as well as teachers - even got one from the dish washer in the cafeteria!   

He is very happy to be back in school and to get back into his routine of things.

His neurologist has increased his siezure medication one more time since we have been back from Boston.  He had one bad day, with a series of 30 partial complex seizures in one day. 

He also had a few days of "simple" seizures...  His eyes would stare in a downward direction for literally seconds, and then he was came right out of it - not tired, not confused, nothing.  Out of the three kinds, we're very happy with those if we need to have any at all!  Hehehehe

He's more easily irritated but his neuro said that it is most likely one of the side effects of his medication.  It's odd to have Mikeman grumpy but again, if the medicine is helping so that he doesn't have to fight with these seizures all the time - then Mikeman can be grumpy!  LOL

Can someone give me an approximation on how long it has taken them to see improvements in the way they felt or how long before you felt "different" after your surgery?

Take care,

-= Dewski =-

Dewski...

How are you? I PM'd you because I was wondering how the Mikeman was doing...and I'm so happy to hear that he returned to school! ;  Yeah for Michael!  Hey...he's going "somewhere else!"  Wow, it doesn't seem like his surgery was that very long ago! (mid-Sept right?)

As you know, everyone's situation is different, but for me, looks like it took me a little longer than others that I've read about to return to work.  I am now 5 months post-op and am only returning to work now.  I still have headaches every now and then...and my right side of my face still has a "tight" feeling. Nonethessless, I am making progress...one day at a time.  

Well Dewski, it seems like only yesterday that Mikeman was in Boston, and look at him now!...boarding the bus and going to school!  Children are amazing!  ;

Thank you for making my day!  So good to hear from you, buddy.

Take care,
Shan

;   Great news for mikeman!
I've never met him but as an out of work Special ed teacher I like him already.  Moya Moya saw to an unwanted early retirement (I really miss those kids)

Give Mikeman my best and if you ever have any question about his schooling don't hesitate to call me

God Bless,   Tom G.

Hi Dewski,
It is so great to hear Mike is back at school. I have been following his progress over the months and am really happy to see it's all starting to work for you all.

When I had my first bypass I was probably returning back to normal within 6 weeks - I was lucky I never was affected by the tiredness. I work from home for myself doing calligraphy for weddings etc.. and I had to tie up a wedding a week after I returned home and that was extremely difficult, as my mind couldn't process letters or words at that time and I was very emotional for a while too, but I can say probably within 2 months I was functioning ok. But that was for me - everyone is different. I was back having my 2nd bypass 6 months later and that was a quicker recovery period although the headaches were the killer with that one!!!
That was now 4 years ago and I have a totally new lease on life!! I lead a very active life and chase round 2 kids every day - my oldest is a special needs child but my 2 year old gets into everything!!

Give your Mikeman a big "High-5" from Australia for me
Warmly
Moira

Way to go Mikeman....back in school where the fun really is.

Dewski, thanks for the update, as we (Olga and I) were wondering hopw things were going. I'm glad to see that some level of normalcy is back.

You are still in our prayers,
Greg