Hi, is any of you have surgery and left out a piece of skull? my surgeon told me that  he will left out my bone about 1&1/2 inches for indirect by pass surgery, sound scary and I wonder how is my head feel after, any information would help.  Thank.
Kieu

Hi Emily, It OK, I will find out when I wake up on Sunday I will head up to Baltimore tomorrow and check in hospital on friday @ 6 AM and the FUN will begin , hope Michelle can make it to sit with my family to keep them calm.  Good luck on your surgery.

Kieu

Hi Moody, who ever has had this surgery like it or not, has burr holes or pieces of skull not replaced.  They just feel like a small dent about the size of a quarter or smaller. 
     Think about it, we're bringing a surface scalp artery inside our skull so there has to be 2 openings for the artery to enter and exit.  Without the holes, the artery would be crushed and useless.  I admit  that it's a little unnerving but you get used to it.
     Just beware of mad people with sharp pencils

take care,  Tom G.

Hi Moody
My daughter had EDAS done on both sides in 2000, they left out a piece of skull on both sides plus did burr holes. She copes fine and just has to be careful not to be hit with a sharp object.
I'm glad to hear your surgery went fine and you are back home on the road to recovery.
Tricia