I just saw this thread. Cheryl, your sister is in my prayers, as are you and the rest of your family.
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My sister has a brain tumor!!!!!
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Oh I've just found this thread - I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'll be sending good vibes and prayers to you, your sister and your whole family... please continue to update us.
OMG How did I miss this?!
Your sister is in my thoughts, and especially on thursday. I ope all will go well with her, and I hope you get a little respite, sweetheart..
Your sister is in my thoughts, and especially on thursday. I ope all will go well with her, and I hope you get a little respite, sweetheart..
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My prayers are with your sister Dorothy, and with you.
I hope all goes well on the surgery, please keep us updated. Still thinking of you, your sister, and your family.
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12/13/04 Update
Surgery is set for Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. Should take 3 hrs. There will be an incision (different from what was previously explained) about 4 to 5 inches long on her skull and then from the center of her skull down towards her nose about an inch long so they can pull back the flap of skin to get to the tumor. Then onto ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for 2 days fully sedated. Will have soreness, and slight headaches. Will be given many painkillers. Recover in the hospital for another few days, and then, as long as all goes well, she's home before Christmas!!!!
One downfall:
The tumors in her eye CAN NOT be done at the same time!!! This hospital does not specialize in it and will not do it. Sooooo after two to three weeks of recovery at home she must go into Philadelphia, PA to a Hospital that deals exclusively with the eyes and have a second surgery performed on her left eye to remove any and all tumors that are found. There may be complete permanent loss of smell on her left nostril and depending on where the tumor is, and what they can remove, is based on her vision and so forth from that surgery.
THANKS TO ALL ONCE AGAIN, YOUR PRAYERS ARE WELCOME AND HELPING I'M SURE!
Surgery is set for Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. Should take 3 hrs. There will be an incision (different from what was previously explained) about 4 to 5 inches long on her skull and then from the center of her skull down towards her nose about an inch long so they can pull back the flap of skin to get to the tumor. Then onto ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for 2 days fully sedated. Will have soreness, and slight headaches. Will be given many painkillers. Recover in the hospital for another few days, and then, as long as all goes well, she's home before Christmas!!!!
One downfall:
The tumors in her eye CAN NOT be done at the same time!!! This hospital does not specialize in it and will not do it. Sooooo after two to three weeks of recovery at home she must go into Philadelphia, PA to a Hospital that deals exclusively with the eyes and have a second surgery performed on her left eye to remove any and all tumors that are found. There may be complete permanent loss of smell on her left nostril and depending on where the tumor is, and what they can remove, is based on her vision and so forth from that surgery.
Oh My Goodness
I am so sorry to hear this news. Your sister is in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love to you and your family...
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12/13/04 UPDATE
Oh well, the changes never end. She's been moved to a Hospital in PA. So that two surgeries (one on her brain and one in her eye) can be done at one time. If they were done separately the eye surgery would have to open the incision of the first surgery, which is not good. So they decided to transfer her to a hospital where both can be done at one time, while one incision is open.
They're telling us the brain tumor is a peice of cake (another food reference, go figure,
I think all these doctors just relate things to food so that people can better understand or have something to equate their words with.) and the one they're all worried about is the eye tumor since it can affect her vision possibly a permanent blindness.
Surgery now scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2004.
Who knows what state she'll be in tomorrow, (I meant that literally and figuratively).
Yes, these are all my emotions going on!
Oh well, the changes never end. She's been moved to a Hospital in PA. So that two surgeries (one on her brain and one in her eye) can be done at one time. If they were done separately the eye surgery would have to open the incision of the first surgery, which is not good. So they decided to transfer her to a hospital where both can be done at one time, while one incision is open.
They're telling us the brain tumor is a peice of cake (another food reference, go figure,
Surgery now scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2004.
Who knows what state she'll be in tomorrow, (I meant that literally and figuratively).
Oh Cheryl - I have just now found this thread. You and your family, especially your sister are in my thoughts.
Sorry she had to be transferred and re-scheduled.... But it really does sound like it will be for the better--and one surgery to have to prepare for(NOT that this surgery will be easier for her OR your family!) But it will be safer, medically, it would seem.... I am praying that all goes SO well....
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YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELIEVE THIS UPDATE - 12/16/04
Well yesterday eye surgeon comes in and says we're rescheduling surgery for next Thursday, December 21, 2004 since that's his first availability. Also, the tumor in the eye could cause permanent loss of sight if left alone so it must be removed and when it's removed it could cause permanent loss of sight as well, and/or blurred vision (but if the blurred vision doesn't clear up in six months, she can have a surgery to fix that) and can have a drooped eye lid (and if that doesn't clear up in six months, she can have yet another surgery to fix that).
Then the Neuro-surgeon (to remove the brain tumor) comes in and says Thursday, 12/21/04 he's booked. So get discharged and come back the 2nd week of January and we'll do the both surgeries at one time THEN.
So today, she came home. Needless to say, my sister, myself and my family have been on an emotional rollercoaster with all these changes.
The good news, I guess, is she get's to spend the holidays home and then prepare for the new year to start it off with surgeries that may or may not blind her, will leave her half head shaven off, will leave her head with scars and possibility of nerve damage, numbness, and permanent loss of smell on her left nostril. Oh yeah, and maybe be blind in one eye.
I'm pooped!!!!
Well yesterday eye surgeon comes in and says we're rescheduling surgery for next Thursday, December 21, 2004 since that's his first availability. Also, the tumor in the eye could cause permanent loss of sight if left alone so it must be removed and when it's removed it could cause permanent loss of sight as well, and/or blurred vision (but if the blurred vision doesn't clear up in six months, she can have a surgery to fix that) and can have a drooped eye lid (and if that doesn't clear up in six months, she can have yet another surgery to fix that).
Then the Neuro-surgeon (to remove the brain tumor) comes in and says Thursday, 12/21/04 he's booked. So get discharged and come back the 2nd week of January and we'll do the both surgeries at one time THEN.
So today, she came home. Needless to say, my sister, myself and my family have been on an emotional rollercoaster with all these changes.
The good news, I guess, is she get's to spend the holidays home and then prepare for the new year to start it off with surgeries that may or may not blind her, will leave her half head shaven off, will leave her head with scars and possibility of nerve damage, numbness, and permanent loss of smell on her left nostril. Oh yeah, and maybe be blind in one eye.
I'm pooped!!!!
Cheryl I wish all the luck to your sister......and I hope she makes a 100% recovery as soo as possible.....You will all be in my thoughts....and I will send some good karma your way
ccoccocats said:
Oh Lord please fix this!
Cheryl, I will continue praying for your sister, as well as you and your family~
I wish I could do/say something that would make it all better but the most I can is pray and offer you a big
Ashley
Cheryl, I will continue praying for your sister, as well as you and your family~
I wish I could do/say something that would make it all better but the most I can is pray and offer you a big
Ashley
