Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

@jackie2k sorry for being away so long and not answering. had a nephew that passed away yesterday and been dealing with that mess, he had a stroke at 49, my brothers son. also dealing with doctors on my end postponing things for a 8 week wait and see where we are at. guess that's good news and i will treat it as such for now and carry on. things have been quite a jumble and will reply as soon as this sequence of events pass by. health wise i am doing ok for now and will answer more this evening. Have a blessed day and thank you for being patient. giving a shout out to all the mediators, volunteers, mentors and moderators . have a awesome day today everyone.

@randallshields56 hi! I’m going to start radiation here soon next week for my meningoma I have to have five sessions also. How are you doing ?
Jackie

Thank you for taking the time to post about your surgery. I'm sure many will be assisted by hearing what you experienced. Wishing you a full recovery and bright future.

@canewalker2024 hope you are recovering nicely and thank you for the posting. your descriptions were nice and clear. have a blessed evening.

Thanks

Wishing you strength for all of them. Have a blessed day 🙏

I had meningioma surgery in May of 2024. It was located next to my brain stem and inter ear. I saw both before and after mri’s.
I was in ICU for 3 days then a room for 2 days. I could not go home until I had a MRI. They shaved my hair but it was the under hair. You never could tell I had surgery. I was placed on my right side because my tumor was on the left. My head was placed in a vise and a tube inserted down throat. They did a vertical incision to remove the tumor. It was the size of my thumb from my nail to first knuckle. My neurosurgeon said he removed a piece of skull. I had asked him not to loose it. He put 4 tiny screws and lots of glue when he was finished. He stopped in to see me everyday. Food was very bland in hospital that was ok because I really was not hungry. Before surgery I had to walk with a cane because I felt off balance. Not dizzy. The cane helped me walk in a straight line. That was why they requested a MRI and discovered the tumor. I still walk with a cane if I walk for any distance. Around home I do not need it. I coughed a lot after surgery especially when trying to eat. But that could have been just me and not a complication from the surgery. I go tomorrow for a MRI. I wish you well for your upcoming surgery.

@randallshields56 I’m not sure but I have to get 5 sessions ugh!

@jackie2k they made me a mask that went over chest and head. can be a little scary at first if you need one that is.. best if you relax and they will help you get through it easier , some great techs. as to after effects i had a pretty big tumor and had to have the radiation twice. didn't lose any hair. that was the plus. just ask any specialist or nurse and there are hundreds of people here to lend support. have a blessed day. i have not really had any un-natural symptoms. sorry not much help. have a blessed day today.

and the like it was helpful for my mood today. you made it better, have a
blessed day.