I had surgery 2 year ago and i locked my self in the house for two years. I looked the same going in and out of the hospital. No one believe I have a brain...
Dear "Rashee" I am sorry to hear of your pain, both physically and emotionally. The first question I have for you is 'where do you live?' I would want to...
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Still waiting to hear from Neurosurgeon's office about the MRI on May 20 but I got ahold of the report from my primary care physician. I found out in April...
I had my first craniotomy in 2001 but I didn't work back then. Now I work full-time as an accountant. What do you think is a resonable amount of time to...
... This is a tricky question and an even trickier one to answer. I would (based on my own experience and those that I have read about on the WEB begin with a...
Great post, Bill. I agree with all your advice to Jodee. A few additional thoughts... One of the most important things is not to hurry. Take time for ...
My 15 year old daughter had a large fibrillary astrocytoma removed from her brain and spinal cord in 1999. Over the years we've watched her circle of friends...
Welcome, Rachel: Your post touched me as my daughter is about the same age as yours. You did not mention where you live so I could not search specifically,...
Thanks Bill and Trish, Surgery is not scheduled yet. However, I have two masses, one is the return of the colloid cyst in the 3rd ventricle that I had the...
Hi Rachel: I'm confused so please forgive me. Your 15 year old had surgery 10 years ago and has no friends now? Or is your date wrong? Just want to make...
A couple of things... If you are concerned about waiting, you could consider getting a second opinion. I always recommend getting at least a second opinion...
I would like the opportunity to weigh in here for two reasons - (1) as an HR Professional relative to FMLA and two as a BT Survivor and VP Shunt recipient. ...
Hi Guys! I am not concerned about waiting, I don't know if that is even what my neurosurgeon will suggest but I bet he is leaning that way. I work for county...
Your MRI has been posted in the Photos section of the website. The address is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrainSurgery/photos/album/741051386/pic/list...
My drs. have advised me to have surgery to remove the scares that have formed from injuries received while I was born. I am 44 yrs old, and have a beautiful...
Hi, What surgery have they indicated you should have? Have they gone through all of the possible risk with you? What is it for exactly? Do you mean scars? My...
... Thank you for returning my letter. I hope you have a nice little vacation. I can wait till you come back to speak with you. If I have anything that may...
Not sure if I told you guys already or not but we received a phone call last week letting me know that my neurosurgeon won't be able to attend my appointment...
Sorry for the out of office, I forgot AGAIN to change my e-mail to home e-mail. I took off half a day Thursday and all day Friday to get ready for my youngest...
Hello, I first have to say THANK YOU for getting back to me at all. You are the first person who ever returned my emails. Congratulations on your daughter's...
Nancy, Once again, I am so impressed by the support of your family and your diligence in educating yourselves about what is to come. This is not something...
Hello. My son just had brain surgey 6 months ago. He has always been a healthy child, now 19. He had a massive brain tumor. The tumor was removed, but due...
Hi Nancy! You should like your neurosurgeon, he has his life in your hands. If your not comfortable with this guy or he doesn't treat you with respect, can...