Hi Christine! Our stories are remarkably similar. I am new to this website, but I wrote my story in my bio. I had my de-tethering at TCI, and then had my decompression done there about 6 months later. Unfortunately I fell into the .003% of people that develops a pseudomeningocele after having surgery at TCI. Mine was huge. I couldn't afford to go back, and now I am in a heap load of pain and trouble. Read my bio if you want, and you can email me at wswbeager@gmail.com :) Thanks for writing out your story. I really think there needs to be much more light shed on Chiari!!