Wife's been in the hospital

[AlleyoopMgv]

Me and the wife are still praying for you too Robert and Sarah.

[mopar4me]

Sorry to here that, my wish for a speedy recovery, and a good outcome!

[DetMatt1]

Still here for you brother and still praying.

[ramenth]

Okay, I promised an update when the computer wasn't acting up.

All the poking and prodding proved to be inconclusive. The oncologists brought in the neuro-surgeon to talk about the idea of going back for another biopsy, getting another couple of tissue samples. It was the surgeons idea that if he's going to have to go in for tissue samples he might as well go in and take the tumor, giving them all the tissue they need to study, and getting Sarah to where she can get her life back on track.

The surgery is scheduled for Aug. 13th. The surgeon told us what he'll do. He'll remove part of her skull to gain access, then separate the two hemispheres of her brain along the membrane. This will expose the tumor for him to be able to remove it. Whereas the previous surgeon made this out to be very difficult the new surgeon has told us that on a difficulty scale of 1-10 it would be a 5. Not routine, but a lot less complicated than we were lead to believe.

If all goes well, the only side effects Sarah should have is a little leg weakness and physical therapy and the proper exercise should help with that.

[moparleo]

Sounds like a lot better news ! Have faith.

[Juan Veldez]

My daughter had brain surgery. She has epilepsy and it required part of her brain to be removed, part of the skull cap being removed and all. It sounded really scary and risky, but I was told that it really isn't as bad as other surgeries (like heart, etc.) and not to worry too much. It was as successful as possible. No side effects from the surgery, just minor leftovers from the epilepsy. So, from my end and experience, it sounds like this is an option that can save the day. It is great that you have an option! We continue to pray and hope for normalcy in your life!

[VeteranCosmicRocker]

I sense optimism & that's a good thing. Hoping everything goes well. Keep a positive outlook !! We're all prayin' for ya !

[btceng]

Like the rest, still keeping you guys in prayer. It does sound better. Bless you.

[DetMatt1]

Like the rest, still keeping you guys in prayer. It does sound better. Bless you.

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[rumblefish360]

One Doc said hard, the other said not so hard. One Doc's difficult time is easy for another. Glad the "Other" Doc is doing the work.

Not to make light or brake it down into a term to simple or compare, but "One mechanic can not tune a TQ, another says whip that baby over here and watch this shit!" as he waves his magic screwdriver over the carb.

Hope all goes and stays well with you and yours. These things are never easy. Eat and sleep the best you can. Remember some good humour. The wife will need you in the best shape possible for this.