Brain Aneurysm - Fun Times!

[Serendipitous Waffle]

I had a pretty large brain aneurysm, unruptured. About a month ago, I was in the hospital in Oslo for surgery. They had to do a "bypass" where they took a long vein from my left arm and attached it to my neck and threaded it up into my brain cutting off the blood supply to the aneurysm bypassing it. Surgery went good, however the aneurysm did burst during the operation and I am blessed because they said "it was ready to burst at any time".

Since then, I have been struggling a lot with being sleepy and constantly worn out. I'm also on blood thinners at the moment, so that probably plays a large role in it all as well. However, the absolute strangest thing is that I feel like I've lost part of myself. Not physically, but like a part of me was left behind, either spiritually or another non fungible way. I remember waking up feeling like myself, however the more time that goes the less I feel like myself.

Extremely strange feeling, anyone else been through anything like this?

 

[Petros2015]

Not physically, but like a part of me was left behind, either spiritually or another non fungible way.

Your NFT must have been somewhere near the aneurysm!

It could have been worse, it shouldn't affect you personally. However, without an NFT, you can now legally be copied and traded.
Stay away from Xerox machines.

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Hope you got a chuckle from this, sounds like it was quite an ordeal, praise God it sounds like you have come through mostly unscathed.

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

No! Not my Bored Duncan! Oh well, it was only worth 16 cents anyway...

Chuckle indeed, lol. Yeah, came through the other side unscathed minus a gnarly scar going down the entirety of my face and part of my neck and forearm!

 

[returntosender]

Why would that be fun times?
Praying

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

The fun times was more or less me making light of my experience.

 

[Tranquil Bondservant]

I had a pretty large brain aneurysm, unruptured. About a month ago, I was in the hospital in Oslo for surgery. They had to do a "bypass" where they took a long vein from my left arm and attached it to my neck and threaded it up into my brain cutting off the blood supply to the aneurysm bypassing it. Surgery went good, however the aneurysm did burst during the operation and I am blessed because they said "it was ready to burst at any time".

Since then, I have been struggling a lot with being sleepy and constantly worn out. I'm also on blood thinners at the moment, so that probably plays a large role in it all as well. However, the absolute strangest thing is that I feel like I've lost part of myself. Not physically, but like a part of me was left behind, either spiritually or another non fungible way. I remember waking up feeling like myself, however the more time that goes the less I feel like myself.

Extremely strange feeling, anyone else been through anything like this?

I can't speak to having a brain aneurysm so this is complete conjecture but in spite of that I know that when I have too much caffeine (which thins your blood) I get the same effect of not feeling like myself and it takes a while to wear off. It could be a hormonal reaction to your medication, it could be a totally normal symptom from it; however, might be best to check with your doctor or a pharmacist.

God bless and all the best with recovery mate

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Thanks Tranquil, I have a six week checkup coming so gonna draft it all then.

 

[returntosender]

I had a pretty large brain aneurysm, unruptured. About a month ago, I was in the hospital in Oslo for surgery. They had to do a "bypass" where they took a long vein from my left arm and attached it to my neck and threaded it up into my brain cutting off the blood supply to the aneurysm bypassing it. Surgery went good, however the aneurysm did burst during the operation and I am blessed because they said "it was ready to burst at any time".

Since then, I have been struggling a lot with being sleepy and constantly worn out. I'm also on blood thinners at the moment, so that probably plays a large role in it all as well. However, the absolute strangest thing is that I feel like I've lost part of myself. Not physically, but like a part of me was left behind, either spiritually or another non fungible way. I remember waking up feeling like myself, however the more time that goes the less I feel like myself.

Extremely strange feeling, anyone else been through anything like this?

I had a mini stroke last year. I didn't get any treatment for it. I've been going down hill since. My mental capacity is limited more and more as time goes by. A lot of memory loss and things like math English and those normal capabilities are limited and only seem to get worse. I do know that there is something they do to stop the damage from stroke to continue. I wonder if they did that for you since your situation is a little similar. I think you should check it out with them soon, please.
God bless you!

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Ouch, sorry to hear that returntosender. I'm sorry you had to go through all that.

God bless you, friend.

 

[returntosender]

Ouch, sorry to hear that returntosender. I'm sorry you had to go through all that.

God bless you, friend.

Sorry, i didn't mean to make it about me. I just wanted you to know i feel the same way like I'm gone and someone else has taken over, some dummy, lol. I just noticed you went in to the doc. i hope they helped you with your concerns.

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Sorry, i didn't mean to make it about me.

I don't feel you did, besides I welcome anyone to share.

For the past couple of weeks this strange, eerie feeling / emotion I've had has been gone, however it's coming back tonight. Not as bad as usual, but it's an off feeling like I'm not where I am supposed to be if that makes sense.

Ever spend the night at a friends house as a kid, or in hotel as an adult and wake up at an odd hour in the middle of the night and realize you're not home and you kinda feel off for a moment as everything feels strange, alien to you? That's kind of the feeling I keep having. Like I'm out of place.

It's 4:22am now, can't sleep and have an early physical therapy appointment tomorrow. Typical! lol

**Edit**
I did go to the doctors, they really didn't give me an answer. They simply couldn't. They did say that "messing with the brain" can always have side effects, and until my brain heals completely, I may continue to have these off feelings. Weird thing is, I wasn't worried about the operation. Everyone else was. My family took tons of pictures before I left to the hospital. I guess "in case" lol. That was slightly disconcerting. I prayed before going into surgery, and the Lord provided! God truly is good. And I'm thankful. But in the end, I knew whatever happened would of been His will. I am grateful to just be part of it all.

 

[returntosender]

I don't feel you did, besides I welcome anyone to share.

For the past couple of weeks this strange, eerie feeling / emotion I've had has been gone, however it's coming back tonight. Not as bad as usual, but it's an off feeling like I'm not where I am supposed to be if that makes sense.

Ever spend the night at a friends house as a kid, or in hotel as an adult and wake up at an odd hour in the middle of the night and realize you're not home and you kinda feel off for a moment as everything feels strange, alien to you? That's kind of the feeling I keep having. Like I'm out of place.

It's 4:22am now, can't sleep and have an early physical therapy appointment tomorrow. Typical! lol

**Edit**
I did go to the doctors, they really didn't give me an answer. They simply couldn't. They did say that "messing with the brain" can always have side effects, and until my brain heals completely, I may continue to have these off feelings. Weird thing is, I wasn't worried about the operation. Everyone else was. My family took tons of pictures before I left to the hospital. I guess "in case" lol. That was slightly disconcerting. I prayed before going into surgery, and the Lord provided! God truly is good. And I'm thankful. But in the end, I knew whatever happened would of been His will. I am grateful to just be part of it all.

I've had that feeling in waking it is unnerving even scarry. I think that's logical, messing with the brain. Maybe some of your thoughts flowed out with the blood you lost, lol. That's a joke. I wish i could help. I was really off for a long time after my incident . Take good care of yourself. It's wonderful having family there for you. If i can help at all let me know.
.God bless. You're in good hands.
Happy weekend

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Went for a 3 month checkup today and got information they previously hadn't disclosed to me. It appears I suffered a minor stroke as they were placing the clips, one of the clips didn't take and that caused the stroke. It has affected me mildly, my typing is off (especially through SMS's), short term memory is off, left arm is not 100%, trouble understanding etc. Just a little upset they waited to tell me.

*Edited*
Replaced "angry" with "upset" as I'm not necessarily angry towards anyone, just upset that I wasn't told earlier.

 

[returntosender]

Went for a 3 month checkup today and got information they previously hadn't disclosed to me. It appears I suffered a minor stroke as they were placing the clips, one of the clips didn't take and that caused the stroke. It has affected me mildly, my typing is off (especially through SMS's), short term memory is off, left arm is not 100%, trouble understanding etc. Just a little upset they waited to tell me.

*Edited*
Replaced "angry" with "upset" as I'm not necessarily angry towards anyone, just upset that I wasn't told earlier.

Wow,thats pretty shocking that they didn't tell you that originally. So did they feel that had anything to do with how strange you've been feeling? I can be angry for you as that seems huge to.me. does that mean they gave you that something they do to stop any further damage after a stroke? I don't know what it's called i just know it has to be given within a few hours of the event. You are right not to get upset and maybe get your BP up. Joyce Meyer was stressing that last night. Why damage your health when there is nothing you can do about it but damage yourself with emotions. Easier said then done, huh?
Bless you!
I hope all is well and it continues to be well for you. Have a wonderful week

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

I wasn't given any details regarding the stroke outside of why it happened. I would surmise they did. I just don't understand why I wasn't told. Were they worried that I'd take the news poorly? I mean, truthfully the aneurysm didn't worry me, the thought of the operation did slightly but I wasn't afraid prior or after so it's not like I gave indications I couldn't handle the news of a stroke. When they told me the aneurysm burst during surgery and that the surgery lasted seven hours instead the three t I just said, "oh, ok.". It really wasn't an "issue" for me. For I knew that either way, the Lord would provide.

As for these absolutely weird feelings, the stroke specialist said that "many patients have reported similar" so I can only surmise that it's a natural side effect of the surgery.

 

[returntosender]

I'm glad you're at peace and on the mend

 

[Mammabear]

Hello! I saw your thread and it caught my interest because my grandmother had three brain aneurysms rupture when she was 67. The doctors told us she would never be the same and never live on her own again. Recovery was long and hard. After a few years, she lived on her own again and seemed to fully get back to being herself. Now, she is 99 and continues to do much better than doctors expect. I hope and pray that your experience is similar to hers…..

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Wow, three aneurysms!? She must be one tough woman! In my case, they tell me things will be "good" after some time, around a year. I thank you for your prayers and your well wishes. I'm glad to hear your grandmother is still around, lost mine in January. She raised me and she is missed dearly. One day I'll see her again, thanks to the Lord.

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Ended up in the hospital again yesterday, I started acting weird and then passed out my family called the ambulance. They thought maybe I had started bleeding in the brain.

Am now at a second hospital for a battery of tests, not sure exactly what right now.

So if you could, please add me to your prayers

 

[Serendipitous Waffle]

Just to add, it was a very scary experience, I decided to take a nap so went to my room. I got into my room and heard really loud white noise and a mechanical sound. Why this sent me into total fear is beyond me, but it did. I panicked, ran out of my room with the feeling of something truly bad wanting to get me.

Then I felt surrounded and decided that I needed to go downstairs but I passed out at that point. Next thing I know ambulance staff was pulling me down the stairs trying to talk to me but it felt like a dream and I couldn't really answer them.

I don't know why that noise was so fear inducing.

Edit Meant to write PASSED out.