Benign brain tumor in the front: I'm freaking out

Don’t give up yet! I had a golf ball sized frontal meningioma removed nearly three years ago. I probably never will get over residual dizziness and joint pain. But the mental relief is nearly instantaneous. Most of my memory and speech and just plain happiness came back within 3 days. Don’t be afraid, it’s pretty painless, though not necessarily fun to go through. So, so glad it’s over for me and someday you will be too!

My husband had a meningioma removed 10 years ago. The surgery went well and his recovery was excellent. No memory issues, no mobility problems, no seizures. He took all the meds as prescribed, including anti seizure, and it was great. His only complaint was that the surgical staples removal was uncomfortable.

His meningioma was watched for a year. It continued to grow, so he elected to remove it at age 77 vs waiting until it created symptoms and he was older with more risk of anesthesia after effects. It was a good decision.

ruthann: Thanks for posting your husband's success story. It gives hope to us seniors who are on active surveillance that surgery isn't out of the question even at 77.

Thanks for the great story! This is good to hear. I have a Foramen Magnum Meningioma and my original MD's @ KU Medical Center have been to slow in relieving my symptoms. I have appointments @ Mayo Neurosurgery/Neurology in early September. So, if it is decided to remove the FMM I will worry less now that I know your husband's surgery went well.
Thank you

When I asked my neurologist how long it would take for my cognitive function to recover, he said 18 months after the meningioma removal. He was right. I could tell this by how long it took me to completely track and control my finances and pay bills on time.