Release from the Misery of the Neuro-Observation & Continued Hospital Stay The day after the surgery, when I guess they realized nothing incredibly serious would happen, I was moved into a private room with a roommate. I remained there another full 2 days. I know I was in incredible pain, but I will never forget [...]
Category: It Isn’t Brain Surgery…Well, it kinda is (Round 1)
Post-Op and the Dreaded Neuro-Observation Area
Post-Op I woke up in the post-op room, but I don't remember feeling any pain whatsoever. Frankly, I felt high as a kite! Those were some gooood meds! My whole family was shocked because I was wide awake, cracking jokes and acting as though everything was fine. My surgeon came back to see me and [...]
Operation Day and the Surgery
Operation Day! I vaguely remember waking up that morning, getting to the hospital and walking onto the surgical reception floor. I also vaguely remember, practically whispering, "I am here for surgery." I waited in the reception area with my husband and parents before they called me back. My mother would not sit still. So, I [...]
The Night Before Surgery
The Night Before Knowing I was heading into possible, life-threatening surgery the next day, my friends and family were quite a mess. I found myself trying to manage them, as opposed to dealing with my own worries. However, one of the most beautiful moments was when a close friend came over. As she was leaving, [...]
“So, does that mean it’s cancer?”
"So, does that mean, it's cancer?" That was the question I found myself asking, during my first post-operative appointment with my neurosurgeon. The only way to fully determine whether a tumor is "benign" or cancerous is to undergo hours of complex surgery, involving your skull being sawed open and your brain being cut into to [...]
