Back in 2012 I was told that I needed a decompression and cervical fusion (C1-C2). I was not comfortable with the fusion, so I saw a surgeon in Boston who did not feel a fusion was necessary. As a result, I cancelled surgery and decided that I would live with the headaches. I knew it was possible that the headaches would get worse, in fact, I was told that they would. I just never expected the headaches to worsen so quickly and dramatically. So in August I saw a neurosurgeon for a second opinion as the headaches were starting to take over my life.
I absolutely loved the neurosurgeon I saw and after a thorough assessment and review of my history, we agreed that it was time to move forward with a posterior fossa decompression (the only option at this point). In 2012 my herniation was measured at around 4mm. Two years later it is 7mm. This time I am ready.
The surgery is scheduled for early-December, and fortunately I will be able to return for the Spring semester without missing any time from the program.
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Decompression Surgery |
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| The blue area highlighted above is what will be removed to decrease the pressure on the brain. |
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