Almost 4 weeks out of Chairi surgery

Hi, I had my surgery a year ago in  May 2016, I remember it being very difficult to get to sleep. I use a cooling pillow, which seems to help. I alternate between that and my heating pad that I heat up in the microwave. It does get better once they take out the staples, not so much pulling and tightness there.   You have to be patient with yourself and try to rest as much as you can. I would get more pain if I was sitting up to long. To me that was the worse part, not being able to do to much. But I had to remember that I couldn't do to much with my bad headaches either. At least there is a light at the end, I still have bad days but not nearly as many as before the surgery. I hope this is helpful

I am sorry you are having a tough time but I agree it is the hardest survey every. I had surgery in November last year and at 4 weeks I was still in so much pain. It does ease! Be patient your brain has been through so much try soft pillows and don't lay flat. For the first couple of months I used a v pillow it helped a lot. I remember being surrounded by pillows. It is worth taking yo your gp look at different medications for pain and sleep. I took a cocktail of drugs it was the only way to get through. I found heat helped too but some people find ice helps try both see if one or the other easesyour pain. I know exactly what your going through. Be strong and here ifvyou have any questions

It take times to heal, do not forget they cut a part of your skull (C1) think about it, even if you break your toe or joint - it will take at least 8 weeks to heal..so this is quite massive surgery what you hd..take it easy..do not rush even when you feel better. My NS told me, the reason as to why some patients ended up being bad again beecause they went bak to work or done a daily routine when they feel a bit better (mostly women)..he advice me that the first 3 molnths its crucial for looking after the wound..then the shock of the nerve working properly some time can get patient to feel headache as well, it taking me 2.5 months to feel human again..I had my surgery over 13 months ago..I still feel (now and then) a bit tingling in the neck..sometimes got headache..but I am drug free, you will have your life back, IF YOU LISTEN to the advice given by your Health Care Professionals, my NS told me to take it easy at least 14 -18 months...so..just make sure enough sleep, listen to your body, keep moving (gently) yoga or streching is good for your muscles and nerves..just keep going.you will be fine..!!