Elphi 24 Â Â 10 #37 Posted April 27, 2012 I can only reiterate what's already been said. It's scary and unfortunately the surgeons have to set out the risks, including the worst. I had a massive brain tumour - size of a large orange (quarter the size of my brain)!!! I also have a heart condition that made life saving surgery even more risky. Â All that said (and I was under the Hallamshire neuro team who were just fantastic) don't forget your daughter will be in a room surrounded a significant number of the best neuro-surgeons, anaesthetists (specially trained for neuro), theatre practitioners etc. Â I came out the other side, there were some side effects (tiredness, a bit of physical weakness etc) but given that mine was also found by accident I feel so lucky every day. Â It's going to be tough but stay positive - your daughter is in the very best care, we are so lucky in Sheffield that we have such expertise on our door step. Â I wish you and your family all the very best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Elphi 24 Â Â 10 #38 Posted April 27, 2012 oh and the hair thing - I had about a centimeter of hair shaved round the cut - you couldn't see it at all - they're very sensitive to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Darth Vader   10 #39 Posted April 27, 2012 Wishing you, your daughter, and your husband the strength and positivity you need. x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
snoopjiggy   10 #40 Posted April 27, 2012 I wish you all the very best of luck, my thoughts are with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shane39   10 #41 Posted April 27, 2012 The positive thing to come out of this is, she was anaemic a year ago & fainted she banged her head on wall & knocked herself out, she had MRI scan to check for bleeding on the brain, this is when they found the cyst & have been monitoring its growth since, the surgeon is positive had she never fainted & bumped her head she would have almost certainly died in her sleep & a post mortem would have found the cyst  Wow! An unfortunate accident,but maybe life-saving!  I hope all goes well for your daughter.  I had an MRI scan last week,and still waiting for the results. I'm hoping for 2 bits of good news. 1/I have a brain. 2/ There's nowt wrong with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffandy   24 #42 Posted April 27, 2012 Just wanted to say all will go well, I work on Neuro at the RHH and altho I won't be on the floor your daughter with be on post op. I can tell you we have the worlds finest Neuro surgeons and consultants working here. I KNOW you won't stop worrying till you see her after the op, but believe me she IS in the best possible hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
irenewilde   10 #43 Posted April 27, 2012 does anyone know if she is allowed to take a doll into the hospital with her, we bought her a doll the day she was born & in 1993 it was one of the only things she had that survived from an house fire we had, its been through everything with her, its a right scrag end but its 24yrs old, she would love to wake up & see it on her bed.  I can't see them objecting to that, I think it's a lovely idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nexusdee   10 #44 Posted April 27, 2012 Just to resay what gas been said & sending all my best wishes to you & your family xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tasha_78_1 Â Â 10 #45 Posted April 27, 2012 She may not be admitted onto the Admissions Unit, she may have to go to the Neuro surgical ward. As your daughter is over 18, and an adult, it is up to her to say that she wants you to stay with her. You may be allowed to go to the anaesthetic room with her, if she asks, it is also up to the anaesthetist and whether there are enough staff to look after you as well as your daughter. (You will need a member of staff to escort you back out of theatre when your daughter has been anaesthetised) It isnt usual for someone over 18 to have their parent with them, but its worth asking. Otherwise, as the previous poster said, and depending on where your daughter is admitted, you may be able to accompany her to the theatre reception (if she`s admitted onto the neurosurgical ward pre-op). If she`s admitted onto the admissions unit, she will be taken straight into theatre from there. With regard to the doll, theres absolutely no reason why she cant have it with her. Best wishes to your daughter for a speedy recovery and kind regards to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amyrach   10 #46 Posted April 27, 2012 my nan had a tumour removed last october and was under mr patel who is a fantastic man and has the best team ever good luck xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cookingfat   10 #47 Posted April 27, 2012 sorry to hear about her op and of caouse you can take her doll in, i have had 4 major ops in the last 7yrs and my wife came down to theatre with me cause i was nervous. sometimes if it's a long op that will last 4 or 5 hours which mine were my wife was able yto sit in the armchair next to my bed, or go in the relatives room to read or watch tv, you could use the canteen. its very hard to leave someone especialy so young but you will be allowed to stay it's only foe your benefit they tell you to go home and rest not that you would, but like you i would stay if i had to sleep on a bench, hope she comes through ok and the op is a sucess i will say a prayer for her best wishes Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cookingfat   10 #48 Posted April 27, 2012 just an extra addition to my last reply about your daughter, another reason they wont let you into the theatre is because, whenyour wheeled into theatre you go in a small anti room first, with ony enough room for the bed, nuse, sugeon and the gasman all a tight squeaze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...