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QueSeraSera
VIP December 2017

NWR: Update on my brain tumor!

QueSeraSera, on October 2, 2017 at 8:34 PM

Posted in Fitness and Health 80

Some of you may remember my post about finding a brain tumor (named Richard) a couple months ago! Well I just had it taken out on the 21st! I am 1.5 weeks post-op and doing great! Here's my update! -- I've had Richard with me for 30 years. What they thought was a pituitary macroadenoma turned out to...

Some of you may remember my post about finding a brain tumor (named Richard) a couple months ago!

Well I just had it taken out on the 21st! I am 1.5 weeks post-op and doing great!

Here's my update!

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I've had Richard with me for 30 years.

What they thought was a pituitary macroadenoma turned out to be a Rathke's Cleft Cyst (developed in the womb / benign & won't grow back).

And due to its mucus-y texture, it left "a mess".

I had a cerebrospinal fluid leak and chemical meningitis.

Most people get to go home 2-3 days after this type of surgery.

NOT THIS GAL!

I was in the ICU from Thursday to Monday night-ish (I lost track of time) when I finally got a general room (on the same floor)

Post-op MRI and CT scans showed they got pretty much all of it out.

I even got physical therapy for 3 days :/

Finally got to go home around Wednesday.

I had awful headaches, dizziness, nausea, light & sound sensitivity, and no sense of smell or taste.

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  • lilam18
    Expert July 2018
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    Omg I'm so happy for you! I think I was still mostly lurking when I read your original thread, but I remember it and am glad to hear you're doing well!

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  • QueSeraSera
    VIP December 2017
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    @smox - that must suck that it's a prolactinoma! I got lucky that mine did not secrete any hormones! It just happened to be large & slowly crushing my optic nerves Smiley tongue I feel for you - definitely get it rechecked soon. It might've grown.

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
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    Praying for your speedy and healthy recovery. Good riddance Richard!

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  • ifallforgeeks
    Devoted October 2017
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    Wow, here's to a swift recovery!

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  • kittycow
    Expert December 2001
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    Gosh, it's great to hear some good news today =) .I'm so happy for you!

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  • Nicolette
    Devoted October 2017
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    So glad you're recovering! Now for a long healthy life with your love!

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  • Shayna
    Dedicated May 2018
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    Sounds like you're doing well! Congrats on evicting Richard after a long lasting stay!

    ETA words

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  • Claudia
    Just Said Yes November 2017
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    Stubborn Richard!! Glad you are recovering well, hang in there... it will only get better now!

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  • Ashley
    Expert November 2018
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    Richard sounds like a real loser. Glad you were able to get rid of him before you and FH start your new life together! I love your positivity and sense of humor. Congratulations and best of luck with your continued recovery.

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  • Amanda
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    Praying it keeps going great for you! I am so happy for you!

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  • ArianaB
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    Praying for you!

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  • F
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    So glad you are doing well and on the mend!

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  • QueSeraSera
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    QueSeraSera ·
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    Also forgot to add:

    My FH put me in the WW5star shirt my first night home from the hospital Smiley smile


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  • hi_bride
    Dedicated October 2018
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    Glad you're doing well. Did you name it Richard so its nickname would be dick?

    ETA: wow I really need to start reading ALL the comments before I open my mouth...

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  • BrooklynBride
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    I'm glad you're back and much better!

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  • MrsRushinin2018
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    Wow! Much respect Que! Praying for a quick recovery

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  • Kelly M.
    Super October 2016
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    BYE RICHARD!

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  • QueSeraSera
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    Thanks friends <3

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  • T&T Mrs C
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    So glad to hear you are doing better! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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  • MrsNerd
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    So glad to hear that you're doing well! Good riddance, Richard!!

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