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sandywc · 03-21-2006, 04:56 PM

Lolly and all - thank you for your helpful and encouraging responses. She had her surgery yesterday for the 4 cm tumor at the base of her brain. It took seven hours, which freaked everyone out. The doctor said it took a long time because the tumor was really deep and he contually had to stop and control the bleeding. He had some discouraging things to say, the worst of which was that with the extensive surgery, she may not even wake up. I sweated it out all night. Early this morning her wonderful hubby (who is a total angel) called to tell me she was awake this morning, coherent, and complaining about the way they shaved her head. I was so relieved! So at least the first big hurdle has been successful. I will wait for more news, which I'm sure won't come immediately. Thanks to all of you for your help and encouragement. It's kept me sane.

03-21-2006, 04:56 PM	#15
sandywc Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11	My friend with brain mets / surgery status Lolly and all - thank you for your helpful and encouraging responses. She had her surgery yesterday for the 4 cm tumor at the base of her brain. It took seven hours, which freaked everyone out. The doctor said it took a long time because the tumor was really deep and he contually had to stop and control the bleeding. He had some discouraging things to say, the worst of which was that with the extensive surgery, she may not even wake up. I sweated it out all night. Early this morning her wonderful hubby (who is a total angel) called to tell me she was awake this morning, coherent, and complaining about the way they shaved her head. I was so relieved! So at least the first big hurdle has been successful. I will wait for more news, which I'm sure won't come immediately. Thanks to all of you for your help and encouragement. It's kept me sane.