I'm sure you'll do great, but please keep us posted.

But know that your DU family is holding you close in our hearts. We are here for you.

and surprisingly not painful depending on the situation as there are no nerve endings in the skull.

What type of procedure is being done?

I'm sure you will be in good hands.

I'm a 10 year brain tumor survivor. If you need to vent about it, feel free to reach out.

..paz

Berserk, so find out if you'll be given that and be prepared. Best wishes for a successful surgery and recovery!

All of the healing vibes and the positive energy around us your way, shenmue!! You got this! We love you here.

I don’t live in fear, but the body is perpetually breaking down. If it’s any comfort, you have the support and prayers of many other scared people, too. You aren’t alone. 😄

I would be scared too.

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Please let us know how you are doing. We are here for you!

it's perfectly understandable to be feeling scared. i certainly would be.

but we do what we need to.

you're loved. and we're all holding your hand.

I’m sending positive thoughts and a hug.

I am hoping all goes well for you. I hope that you are fixed up quickly.

He has a slow growing tumor affecting balance and hearing. He's told it will be a straight forward procedure where they cut out a chunk of his skull and put it back with a plate. Yikes!

Hope yours will be straight forward as well.

If you need to talk about it more privately, feel free to send me a message. I had a scare with my pituitary some years ago. Hang in there, do whatcha gotta do, and there’s always someone listening at DU.

...and I'm still kicking. The last one was 24 years ago. I still remember some of it. I'm thinking you'll be all right. I know it's scary, but keep your chin up!

Of course you’re scared, as anyone would be. Know we are here for you.

how everything goes. I wish you courage & well wishes for great success and a fast recovery and quick return to a road of health.
I will look forward to your posts.
I am marking this on my calendar, Shenmue.

When I deployed to Iraq in 2008, without a weapon -- and at age 52 with no prior service -- and I felt afraid (which was often), I reminded myself that "perfect love casts out fear." That helped a lot.

Remember that you are loved.

your thoughts. We are with ya, shenmue.

I’d be really anxious, too.

Wish you all the best. Please let us know how you are doing.

This may not help, but my husband had emergency surgery for a brain bleed 6 1/2 years ago and he came through fine. It took a while to recover but suddenly, after around 6-7 weeks, he bounced back big time. Came home from rehab and decided to build a gazebo in the back yard!

Good luck.

He is 100% cured and 100% intact.

Keep the faith. Hugs!!!!!

Know that all of DU supports you and is pulling for the best outcome and shortest road to recovery.

I don't know what yours is for. Mine was for epilepsy.... plenty of testing went into it. I had time to emotionally prepare. A healthy diet during recovery is ideal

Good luck