Hi Jill, Thank you for explaining what happened during your Gamma surgery. It makes me feel calmer knowing exactly what is done. It sounds like a procedure that I will be able to handle. I have asked for sedation during the gamma procedure but the nurse said I probably won't be able to have anything. Knowing you are claustrophobic too and was able to handle the gamma machine really helps me. My meningioma is 2cm and has a tail but I don't know exactly how long. I saw my cardiologist yesterday and he is surprised that I am to take my blood thinner- eloquis the morning of the procedure. I am newly diagnosed with AFIB. Did you have much bleeding at the sites of the pins? I have a low IgG and IgM-low immune- system and they will be giving me antibiotics. I guess because of the pins. I see my lung Dr. today and will ask him about sedation as I have sleep apnea and I won't have my CPAC. I probably shouldn't worry but anything with the brain is scary. The nurse is supposed to call today to review the procedure but hearing from someone who has been through it, really helps. Thank you so much.