AndyJoy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Short update then bed. Surgery was mostly successful but MRI shows a remaining tumor piece which may not ever be a problem or might regrow too much... Surgery was longer and had minor complications but was still "minimally invasive." Neurological symptoms are perfectly intact, so big YES!!!! there. Had a painful first night of coughing due to excess fluid in lungs, resolved after a few hours. Post-op MRI was the most traumatic experience of my life. Wondering if the Vallium my nurse forgot would have helped. Told DH I wish I'd given birth unmedicated so I could see if it compared to the MRI of doom. Pain is well-controlled, I'm out of ICU (they debated an extra night due to low BP). I'm able to be propped up, rolled a bit, but have been out of bed for only 2 minutes because of BP drop; will try again tomorrow. Looking forward to being up to resolve certain bodily functions, ahem ;) Tentative plan is go home Friday or Saturday. Home recovery time is pretty unknown for now. Thank you all, good night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (Hugs) Thanks for taking the time to post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 :grouphug:I hope you can rest, and I hope you get your pain managed better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hoping things go smoothly and you can get back to your own home lickety-split. Things always seem so much better when you are with the people you love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hugs and prayers for you! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the update. Wishing you a quick and easy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yeah! Sounds pretty good. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hoping recovery goes smoothly and quickly. Hopefully the remaining piece stays in the "not a problem" category. :grouphug: on MRI. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm so glad to hear your update! Still thinking of you and praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the update. Continued prayers that your recovery will go smoothly and that the tumor won't grow back. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Praying for your recovery to go very well and for no recurrence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thank you! I have had closed mri's of the brain and spinal column without valium, and were indeed traumatic! I was never claustrophobic until after they were done! Hope you don't have to do that again! Thanks for the update! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 So good to hear your update. Continued hopes for your speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 :grouphug: Hope you have a speedy recovery! Sorry about the MRI. I've never had one but hear they can be quite unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm so happy you're on the road to recovery :grouphug: Take all offers of help you receive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Continued prayers and thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hope your recovery goes smoothly. Thanks for sharing about your MRI experience. Never had one but now I know to insist on a valium or something to keep me from being claustrophobic. And I hope the remaining tumor piece will never be a problem. Get well soon, AndyJoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Hang in there! We're rooting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for keeping us posted! Rest and heal. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 :grouphug: Gentle hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Glad the report is good! Take care and be cautious with the low bp stuff; it can really foul up a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Glad to hear all went well. I pray that there will be no further issues. Also praying for your little one. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wishing you the best! Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Still in our prayers. Hope your recovery is speedy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Lots of hugs and prayers for your continued recovery. Loved the "MRI of doom" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wishing you all good things, AndyJoy. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The neurological function remaining intact was the most important thing. Now rest and recover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wishing you an easy and expedient recovery. I'm glad to hear that things went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Speedy recovery. Hope your baby is handling the changes well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks in Ontario Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 So glad you're this side of surgery. Praying you recover quickly and that you're able to rest okay with the young ones around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the update. Best wishes for your recovery. Don't go home too soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Adding my prayers, AndyJoy! I hope you're feeling better every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm glad things went well and hope you get to go home soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the rest you can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Praying your bp is increasing and you can get up for a bit. A rough road but you're doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 :grouphug: Thinking of you and wishing you a good recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oh, thank you for updating us. Prayers for a complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 phew! well, that's done. ;). good for you for getting thru it in good spirits! and hurray for minimally invasive, and intact neurological symptoms!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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