Hello everybody, and thanks for checking in. I'd like to give an update and keep y'all informed of what's going on with me and my health. Alot of the numbness in my head has started to go away and the feeling is coming back into many of the areas that had none. My cheekbone which was also removed during the surgery is still really tender and has a constant dull pain. I don't know why it's not healed like the rest of the bone removals but it just hasn't. Patience I guess, is what I need as far as that goes.
So now it's on to the next step. Now that my brain is able to tolerate more anaesthesia I'm beginning the process of trying to get my hernia issues fixed. An MRI showed a grouping of Bochdalek hernias, which are a congenital malformation of mucsle tissue in the area of my kidney on the right side of my back. I'm meeting with a surgeon this Thursday to discuss the problem and the different options of treatment if there are any. It seems however that it will most likely end up with more surgery which is really hard to think about, but must happen if it's going to help me end this portion of my life and return to the former me. If it will remove the chronic pain condition and allow me to get back to playing music, which is my job, full time then it's worth it. The idea of more surgery is one that I'm having a very hard time dealing with, but as I said, if it will end this mess and get me back to living my life then I'll just have to force myself to do it.
So, that's what is currently happening and I will update again after meeting with the surgeons next week. Thank you all so much for checking in and for the caring support from everyone. Take care of yourselves and enjoy every day. Chris
October 30, 2009
THE CAUSE
Chris Kew hails from Newfoundland by way of Boston and toured his way around North America countless times before settling down in Asheville NC.
In past years Chris has performed with a number of bands Hypnotic Clambake, Jiggle the Handle, Steel String Theory, and The Recipe. More recently Chris Kew teamed up with Mars Farris to form Junco Partners. Music is his passion.
But for the past year Chris' ability to pursue his passion and support his family has been severely limited.
Several months ago, Chris Kew was been diagnosed with an arterial veinous malformation in his left temporal lobe. It affected his speech center and language comprehension. The complications from the condition made it very difficult for Chris to pursue his profession as a musician.
His doctors recommended surgery and after several delays, the surgery was completed late in the spring of 209. It's was very delicate surgery with many potential complications and risks but Chris pulled through. He now faces a long and slow recovery.
Chris longs to return to playing music full-time but he's got quite a journey ahead of him. Anyone one who has been through brain surgery is aware that recovery is a slow and painstaking process and things which were once simple tasks, now require significant energy and focus.
Chris continues to take several prescriptions which take a toll on both his physical and emotional status. The prescriptions also take a toll on his wallet and the financial burdens are difficult since Chris is unable to return to work as of yet.
In past years Chris has performed with a number of bands Hypnotic Clambake, Jiggle the Handle, Steel String Theory, and The Recipe. More recently Chris Kew teamed up with Mars Farris to form Junco Partners. Music is his passion.
But for the past year Chris' ability to pursue his passion and support his family has been severely limited.
Several months ago, Chris Kew was been diagnosed with an arterial veinous malformation in his left temporal lobe. It affected his speech center and language comprehension. The complications from the condition made it very difficult for Chris to pursue his profession as a musician.
His doctors recommended surgery and after several delays, the surgery was completed late in the spring of 209. It's was very delicate surgery with many potential complications and risks but Chris pulled through. He now faces a long and slow recovery.
Chris longs to return to playing music full-time but he's got quite a journey ahead of him. Anyone one who has been through brain surgery is aware that recovery is a slow and painstaking process and things which were once simple tasks, now require significant energy and focus.
Chris continues to take several prescriptions which take a toll on both his physical and emotional status. The prescriptions also take a toll on his wallet and the financial burdens are difficult since Chris is unable to return to work as of yet.
