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Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened
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I have had a meningioma now for 6 years. Or have known about it now for that long. Unfortunately it has not begun to grow abcs I’m getting ready for a craniotomy. Mine is a left sphenoid wing meningioma. And apparently all are different. My optic nerve and carotid are very close. So I too am a little nervous.
If I don’t get the surgery there is a chance that I’ll lose my vision. There will also be some disfigurement, as that is what happens with optic nerve involvement.
So, I’m preparing. It will likely be one month from now. I’ll be out off with for a while. I do have a good surgeon. I’m 71, and I’m in pretty good shape for my age. So. I’ve got that going for me. But I’m a bit nervous. I will keep you posted. And I’ll keep you in my prayers.
aZ
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azbailz: I was 71 when I had a left sphenoid wing meningioma removed 9 months ago. It was 1/16th if an inch from my optic nerve. I am glad to hear you have a good surgeon. That is the key. My main reason for responding is to tell you the craniotomy was not the nightmare I had envisioned it to be. I was up and walking to and from the bathroom the day after the surgery. And post surgery, the only pain med was tylenol. Good luck.
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AZ, I had a meningioma near my left optic nerve and around my carotid artery in February. The surgeon said he got it out. Things have been going well, but fatigue takes awhile to recover. Hope all goes well.