Regarding the DMV, I was told by the neurosurgeon and Physical therapy doctor to not drive until I was cleared by the DMV to do, but it was entirely on the honor system, as no one confiscated my license and I was not suspended. I followed the rules because I did I not want to cause an auto accident and I was concerned that, if I was involved in an incident, whether my fault or the other guy’s, would my insurance cover me, given the situation? So, I gotta my doctor’s and my opthamologist s approvals, and then passed the DMV written and practical exams, just like a teenager getting my first license, and then resumed driving again. The whole process took about 3 months. I could have ignored the neurosurgeon’s comment and kept on driving anyway and no one would have known the difference, but it was ethically the wrong thing to do and I am glad that I took the path that I followed. Best of luck to you, as your surgery date looks to be approaching soon.

I understand your anxiety. (Im in the wait and watch phase, with a 2.8cm cavernous sinus meningioma…diagnosed last august)
Am wishing you the very best outcome and you are wrapped around in prayers.
Please try to update us here.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Here's a success story! I had a craniotomy over 30 years ago to remove an intraventricular pilocytic astrocytoma. Still going strong!! Hope you're doing the same.