# Success Stories! **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [June 17, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355 "2019-06-17T15:53:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/132 "2019-10-30T22:23:05Z")
Cold always makes mine start up a little bit, my nerves don’t like it…more than likely it’ll be a combination of nerves complaining, & muscles getting tense with the cold, pulling on the healing tissues. I’m sure it’s temporary, don’t worry about how you look, hats, scarves & lots of layers! ---
**Author:** ![Margret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Margret](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Margret)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/133 "2019-10-30T22:49:37Z")
Thank you so much 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/134 "2019-10-31T01:30:13Z")
Hi Margret! In addition to Jules recommendations, I want to encourage you to continue to be patient. It can take up to a year or more for the nerves & muscles to heal. Hopefully by this time next year, you won’t notice your current pain anymore. ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Margret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Margret](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Margret)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/135 "2019-11-01T19:27:43Z")
Thank you so much. My husband kinda freaks out every time I hurt. I keep telling him it just takes time. I’m going to share this email with him. You are all so awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Isaiah\_40\_31](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/isaiah_40_31/32/3054_2.png) [@Isaiah\_40\_31](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Isaiah_40_31)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/136 "2019-11-02T00:23:50Z")
Margret, I’m sure it’s hard for your husband to see you suffer. What a nice guy to be so empathetic! I do recall he retired early because of his concern about your health & longevity. You are very blessed. Since it gets very cold where you are, keep your neck extra bundled up when you go out. Wearing a face gaiter (ski mask) that keeps your nose & mouth covered when you’re out, might help, too, as breathing in very cold air can do some internal cooling which could be aggravating. I expect you will continue to see improvement week by week. I will pray for that. 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![emma](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/emma/32/208_2.png) [@emma](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/emma)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/137 "2019-11-02T21:08:54Z")
You might benefit from a neck heating pad. ThermalON makes a nice one. You can get it on Amazon. It looks like a sausage with handles. You can put it in the microwave for up to 1 min 30 seconds or as explained in the instructions. I use it around my neck and under the jaw and ear to relieve tension and stiffness and keep warm in the winter. I am getting much better, but it has been useful for a long time after my surgery. Everything is calming down after a year. ---
**Author:** ![Margret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Margret](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Margret)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/138 "2019-11-03T22:15:20Z")
Thanks again you are very kind 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![shayney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/shayney/32/2827_2.png) [@shayney](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/shayney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/139 "2020-03-11T16:36:05Z")
Day after surgery. Left side removed. Feeling pretty darned good! ---
**Author:** ![Jules](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/jules/32/404_2.png) [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/140 "2020-03-11T19:24:28Z")
Great, just a note of caution, days 3-5 seem to be worst for swelling, so don’t worry if you have a blip! So pleased for you 👍💐 ---
**Author:** ![shayney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/shayney/32/2827_2.png) [@shayney](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/shayney)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/141 "2020-03-11T20:53:48Z")
Thanks for the heads up. Drainage tube just removed. I promise to be a lazy bum till my follow up ---
**Author:** ![shayney](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitheagle.org/shayney/32/2827_2.png) [@shayney](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/shayney)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355/142 "2020-03-21T15:28:46Z")
12 days post op. I removed my butterfly bandages this morning. My scar looks amazing. I went back to work at day 8 once stitches were removed. I’m having a rough time allowing myself to relax…I’m always bracing myself for pain like before the surgery. Monday I am to begin light therapy at home like opening my mouth wider, turning my neck further. Scary stuff. I still have loud ringing…it is driving me nuts. I get twitches in my jaw but they are improving. I am off all meds except OTC acetaminophen. I feel extremely fortunate. I hope this give someone a light at the end of the tunnel. [Previous page](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/success-stories/5355.md?page=6)