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Hi everyone. Its been 2.5 years since I have been on this site. I had my C-Toma

surgery in Nov of 2007. I have struggled with vertigo since then. I have had

tubes put in both ears due to eustation tube dysfunction. Unexpectedly, my

vertigo went away as soon as the tubes were put in. I would get vertigo again

when they fell out. Consequently, I have had a surgery every 10 months to put

the tubes in and have a " look see " to keep on top of any c-toma regrowth. I felt

very optmistic as 10 months ago it was still clear. Unfortunately in my lst tube

surgury a few weeks ago they found the c-toma has grown back, and looks worse

than the first time. I am scheduled for another c-toma surgery Sept.14. I am

soooo disappointed and nervous. Probably because I know what to expect this time

and last recovery was quite difficult. I blocked out so much of what I learned

and went through as I believed dI would be one of the lucky one's not having to

deal with this a second time. I go see my neuosurgeon next week for a pre-op

consult, I'm not sure what proceedure they will go with this time. Last time was

behind the ear through the skull. It was a 6 hour surgery and they did

reconstruction of the incus and eardrum during the surgery. This time I'm not

sure what they will do. I'm grateful to have a place to go with my fears and

frustrations with all of you who know how it feels. I am open to any new ideas

out there in the past couple years with regards to showering ideas and post

surgery care.

All the best,

Joanne