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@mrector

I had a 9cm brain tumor removed 6 weeks ago. It is wrapped around my carotid artery and optic nerve on my left side. The neurosurgeon could only remove 85% of the tumor. I have lost vision in my left eye due to the tumor. My jaw is still really bothering me where they had to cut and remove tumor. I can't open my mouth wide and having a hard time eating. I have a lot of pain when I eat. Is this normal and just part of healing? It hurts in my tmj area temple area. I am good to a neuro-opthamologist October 15th to see what else to except with my eye. The neurosurgeon said I will eventually go completely blind in left eye so I hope to learn more on October 15th of what to expect.

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Hi @mrector, welcome to Connect. It takes time to heal after surgery. However, I would hope that some of the pain in your jaw would start to subside. Have you talked to your surgeon about it? It would also be good to mention it at your upcoming appointment with the neuro-opthamologist.

You may also be interested in this discussion on Connect:

- Optic Nerve Meningioma patients https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/optic-nerve-meningioma-patients/