That sounds rough, but at least it gives hope it could be better again. I hope you figure it out and find a solution!
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We’ve learned with bilateral compression, both sides often need to be done in order to get good results. Dr. Aghayev does bilateral surgeries so you could get both done in the same surgery, @anon30378544.
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Good afternoon. How do you feel? Are all the symptoms gone? Are there any complications?
Can I ask here on the forum that you send me your CT and MRI scans before and after surgery (Dicom files, all files from the disk, please send a link to Google drive or similar). By private message.
How are you feeling? Are you seeing any improvement?
I’m not feeling so well yet to be honest. I will update further when I’m a bit better. Too much headache to study at the moment, and dealing with quite some nerve pain, especially during and after meals. Gotta give it some more time
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When you have the time and energy, write about your results. Share photos of your neck and CT scans before and after the surgery. Hope you feel better soon
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I’m sorry that you’re not feeling great, praying that this improves soon 
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Have you recovered yet? Have some of your symptoms disappeared? Which symptoms have gone away?Is it still hard to eat?
And you ? Have you recovered yet? Have some of your symptoms disappeared? Which symptoms have gone away? Is it still hard to eat?
Unfortunately I’m still not doing good. Still quite a bit worse than before surgery. Hoping time will help, let the vein decompress fully, and give the nerves (or whatever it is) time to calm down.
Still first bite syndrome (which does get better during the meal - but the entire meal absolutely sucks).
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Hi @IJVman I’m really sorry to hear your recovery has been slow and hope with a bit more time that your symptoms will improve. Do you think you have had any relief?
Regards Rosie
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Thanks!
None unfortunately
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I’m sorry to hear that. Perhaps your veins didn’t open properly, there are fibroses or fascias, or there is severe hypoplasia of the transverse venous sinuses. Perhaps the nerves are recovering. Perhaps the problem lies elsewhere. Perhaps time will help you recover.Wishing you rest and a great recovery.
It would be nice to look at the CT scans before and after surgery. I also understand that you are currently in a recovery period, and it is not very convenient for you to send CT scans right now. I hope you get better and recover. Maybe send it later. I also want to inform and warn you-to explain : The CT scans contain your personal information, such as last name, first name and date of birth, and you understand that you will share your personal information with me by sending me these CT scans by email. It’s up to you whether to send the CT scan images or not.
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@IJVman The only change I noticed right after my surgery was that the swelling in my face came down considerably. Otherwise, I really didn’t notice improvement until around month four, when my brain fog went away and the lightheadedness finally started to improve, although it didn’t completely go away. In my case, this turned out to be related to compression elsewhere.
So it can definitely take time. Hopefully you’ll start noticing some changes as more time passes.
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Thinking of you, and praying that your healing is just taking time
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You need to do an MRI in this area С1, or a CT venography. Check whether there is any compression of the vein above C1.
But there’s good news. The fibroses/scar tissue may decrease over time, and your vein will open up/ decompression, and you’ll feel better. But this process is long — it might take six months, a year, or even more than a year. Alternatively, you might consider a repeat surgery/revision.
Also, you may develop vertebral veins (collateral veins), and you will feel better and have less pain. You can try massage later, about 2.5–3 months after the surgery. Relax the neck muscles — this will create space for the vertebral veins.
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We have had some discussions about scar tissue formation, and swelling which some members seem to have linger, I don’t know if this would be at all helpful:
Scar /wound healing tips please - General - Living with Eagle
How to do Lymphatic Self-Massage on Your Face, Head and Neck
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Hi, may I ask where was your other compression?
Hi Filya, the only thing that has gone away is the head pressure. Dizziness is still there. I only get first bite on my first bite of each meal.
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