# Decompression Surgery was December 14th 2015!

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613>\
**Category:** Surgery and Recovery\
**Created:** [February 12, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613 "2016-02-12T16:54:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![purplesparklewriter7](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/purplesparklewriter7/32/3597_2.png) [@purplesparklewriter7](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/purplesparklewriter7)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/1 "2016-02-12T16:54:00Z")

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It's nearly 2 months post-op and I feel healthier than I have ever felt. I still have nystagmus and my scar is pretty sore still, but I've gained more mobility and I don't remember the last time I had a headache because of Chiari which feels so awesome. I wanted to post an update and thank everyone for the positive vibes, well wishes, and advice when I was struggling!

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**Author:** ![Jules\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e495f1/32.png) [@Jules\_G](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Jules_G)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/2 "2016-02-12T19:15:44Z")

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Such great news purple :-)

I hope the rest of your recovery continues at the same pace/success.

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**Author:** ![gabby\_jazzypants](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/gabby_jazzypants/32/2947_2.png) [@gabby\_jazzypants](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/gabby_jazzypants)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/3 "2016-02-12T20:07:49Z")

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That's great that you are pleased with your symptom relief and your progress post-surgery. There is lots you can do about scar management for tenderness and pain so hopefully that will resolve soon enough! Cheers!

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**Author:** ![Fugu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/fugu/32/5817_2.png) [@Fugu](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Fugu)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/4 "2016-02-12T22:38:07Z")

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It's great to hear that you're feeling so much better! :)

Best of luck in your further recovery!

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**Author:** ![BaltimoreBaby](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/baltimorebaby/32/3267_2.png) [@BaltimoreBaby](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/BaltimoreBaby)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/5 "2016-02-13T01:45:01Z")

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Terrific!

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**Author:** ![Carol](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/carol/32/3531_2.png) [@Carol](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Carol)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/decompression-surgery-was-december-14th-2015/6613/6 "2016-02-13T02:03:47Z")

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So happy to hear you are doing well after your surgery. My 23 yr old son is scheduled for surgery 2/24/16 and I am scared to death for him. Was there anything in particular besides medication that eased your pain or gave you comfort. As an R.N. I could only imagine the discomfort.