Brain Surgery

I thought I should update my blog with what's been happening lately. Last December I had an MRI on my brain, and they found a thickening on the outer lining of the right side of my brain - a tumor. After going to a Neurosurgeon that had the worst bedside manner ever, I decided to get a second opinion from a doctor at Barrow's in Phoenix. Everyone told me they were the best. They were! Both doctors agreed that it was probably a benign tumor (a miningioma) that is very common, but because of my history with breast cancer they wanted to take it out to make sure it wasn't cancer. So after feeling good about the diagnosis, we were able to schedule surgery for Monday, April 4. It's pretty scary thinking about having brain surgery, but I felt peace that we were making the right decision. The surgery went well. It was benign! I was feeling great on Tuesday, so they sent me home. Wednesday I woke up with the right side of my face swollen up pretty ugly. But the next day it was better. Ice bags, Percocet, and rest were the keywords each day. Sometimes I would feel great, other times I would have to climb into bed to get warm and sleep off the aches and pains. Not a whole lot of energy yet. But after all week of staying home, I was happy that I was able to get dressed and go to church on Sunday. That made me feel almost normal again! I have this week off work, and hopefully will recuperate enough to go back to work next week. I see the doctor this Thursday. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayer, meals, and well wishes. I have such wonderful family and friends that do so much for me. P.S. I got a new camera for Christmas and haven't figured out how to download the pictures yet. That will be another post. :o)