5 WEEKS POST OP

1/17/09
I'm 5 weeks post op from surgery which removed my 6 x 6 cm tumor, called tator, on December 10, 2008. It's good to be off the TERRIBLE drugs (any new folks I'm glad to help prepare you and your caregivers for this. It seems that the docs don't.) Had a very skilled NS; surgery was for 7 hours...glad I didn't know[:I]

When off the meds you start really feeling pain & being tired...good thing cause I was REALLY BUZZING on steroids, etc. I was on a couple of anti-depressant drugs prior & after surgery, that I am weaning off, because I don't need them anymore. The drugs I was taking prior to surgery interacting with all the drugs given in high doses at the hospital cause me to have visions, nightmares, and getting a glmpse into heaven (My dad died 2 days after my surgery). It helped me not be afraid of death, but to realize that I have a LOT more to give here on earth to my family, friends, and my God.

I'm so grateful for every day of life now. It's been a life-altering experience for me and our family (which was pretty disfunction...well, not THAT much, is now healing and coming together.

I'm still here to help others deal with stuff like brain tumors.

Have courage and a positive attitude & you will make it and grow too.