@as72: Yes, the other two were known to be there after the 2nd MRI. But they were small, 6mm. and 8mm., and they were not causing symptoms as the 2.7 centimeter one was that was near my optic nerve. I could have lost my eye sight in my left eye so it was imperative to deal with that one. To have operated on all 3 would have kept me under anesthesia too long. So the doctor suggested we monitor the 2 remaining small ones for awhile. So far they have been stable for 3 years. The neurosurgeon has recommended radiation for those if they start to grow. I recently found out, per someone else's post, that meningiomas can grow back. That was disappointing news. I thought that since the doctor was able to totally resect it I was done with it. Perhaps not, but to constantly worry about the one removed growing back, and the 2 small ones I have, is like paying interest on a debt not yet owed. So I visualize opening my top dresser drawer, putting my worry and apprehension inside, closing it and not opening that drawer again unless I need to. (Kind of like ya' don't open your sock drawer unless you need socks.) I don't need the anxiety in my life right now; I want to prioritize my time enjoying my grandkids, coffee dates with friends, and relaxing with my husband.