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How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Apr 26 3:47pm | Replies (21)

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Welcome @mamaseta. Such a good question to ask. I moved your question to the Brain Tumor support and am tagging fellow meningioma members like @mrector @cindyt63 @nancye3 @1myhope @purpleturtle @bonthesea @pleu @colom22 @mkoch to join the discussion and share their tips and experiences with you.

It's understandable that you are growing anxious as the surgery date approaches. I'm glad you came here to find people to talk with openly and without fear of making anyone worry. It's a big weight to carry your worry alone.

That said, I bet your family and friends are worried too. Is there someone in your circle of family and friend supporters who might be relieved and honored if you share your worry with them? You might be surprised that they're keeping it bottled up too as to not worry you. What concerns are racing in your mind today?

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Welcome @mamaseta. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this journey. I have had to have 2 meningioma surgeries. I prayed and relied on God to get me through. Don't hide your worry from friends and family. Let them be there for you and with you. I couldn't have gotten through without God and the support from my family and friends. My tumor is in a location where the surgeons can't remove all of it so I have MRI every 6 months to make sure it's stable. Praying for you!

Which surgury process is being dicussed? There are (3) that I'm aware of; Craniotomy, Gamma Knife & Cyber Knife.