My 2nd MRI is scheduled Aug 8 and I see a neurosurgeon Aug 31. I googled his profile and saw he has been practicing 14 years. Don't know how many Acoustic Neuroma patients he has treated. That will be one of my questions. My biggest concerns with surgery is with anestesia. I am so allergic to so many drugs and in 2012 I almost died from MRSA that I contracted in an ER. The road back was so hard. I was in a rehab for a month and 6 months in a wheelchair. I have never fully regained my strength in my legs. Current symptoms are tolerable. I lost most of my hearing in my right ear 2 years ago and get by OK with hearing aids. I still use a cane so it helps with balance. Headaches and nausea are treatable. I am 68 years old and want to enjoy a few more decent years with my hubby and do some fun things. I don't want that taken away by treatment complications. I will listen to treatment options but will be very cautious. I know my body and what it can tolerate pretty well. Thank you all for your responses. Will continue seek for the best options for my possible recovery from this illness.