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Meningioma pressing against the optic nerve

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Aug 13, 2023 | Replies (17)

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@mkoch

I am having surgery at UCSF Sept. 11 for a left sphenoid meningioma that is about 2 centimeters long, the bulk of which is on the orbital apex. I would appreciate any feedback with regard to the post-surgery recovery both immediately after the surgery while in the hospital and after returning home for what I was told would be a 6-8 week recovery period.

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Your case sounds very similar to mine. I had the same surgery on 9/22. My tumor was 3x4 cm with an extension to the orbit of my left eye. Surgery went really well. They were able to preserve my vision. I had double vision for 9 weeks but it resolved itself. My total recovery time was 10 weeks. I had balance issues the first two weeks. Did PT as an inpatient and then 3 times/week for a month. A lot of fatigue. I did not have headaches or other pain. You will need a lot of rest, but you will see gradual improvement as the weeks go. Recovery takes time due to all the swelling in the brain. Take good care of your wound. Be comfortable in your bed and I recommend having a recliner. My eye was purple and bulging. Have ice as much as you can. Buy in Amazon those soft ice packets that you can refreeze. Baby shampoo for your head and have someone do it for you. If your equilibrium is not very good right after the surgery. Use a chair in the bathroom. Use a walker too. Pray for your surgery and recovery.