re: A fellow LSU Tiger

My maw maw suffered with Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) aka tic douloureux, and her pain was along the side of her jawline. I have seen how that pain can impact one's life, so hopefully she won't suffer anymore after the surgery.

Your family seems to be very special based on the videos your mom made, and I wish all of you the best!

OK ... when I got to TRIGEMINAL ... I quit reading.

MY DAD HAD THIS AND HAD SURGERY in 1996 and NEVER had another problem in his life.

We were told back then that if he stayed symptom free for I think it was 3 or 5 years that chances are that it WOULD NOT come back!!! The further out she makes it without symptoms is a great thing.

It was miserable to see him in pain. Terrible. Horrible. NOTHING could control it. And I was married, living away and it broke my heart to see him when we did much less live with him like my younger brother and mom did.

BLESSINGS to your family and to the doctors who are providing her care.

Oh goodness, I'm so glad that I hadn't put on my mascara yet ... tears, tears, tears.

My dad's surgery was done in New Orleans .. Metairie actually.

Please keep this board posted. BTW, how old is your mom?

Our thoughts & prayers for you & your family. I wish your mother a healthy & speedy recovery. LSU alum in Texas.

God bless you and your family. prayers for a speedy recovery.

I'm assuming she's at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She's in good hands with those doctors, man. Some of the best in the world. Hang in there. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

May God Bless each of you.

Update. Last I heard she was conscious. Still had anesthetic in her which made her nauseated. The person she was rooming with was noisy so she didn't sleep well last night. Today they moved the lady and my Dad got my Mom ear plugs. She ate a lil bit of food today, and so far hasn't had any shocks to the face. Which is a good sign.

Prayers for your mother. I see much love in your family. God bless all of you.