Thursday, October 28, 2010

Brain surgery complete :)

Well, it's Thursday morning and I'm recovering in the NSICU at St. Luke's. I'm told yesterday's surgery was a success. They were able to remove all of the tumor (some of which was attached to my skull so they had to do some burning or something to get it off) and are quite sure that it's benign. They will know more in a few days when the pathology report is back. The good news, is that during surgery, I didn't wake up. During the first procedure, where they blocked the blood flow to the tumor, I did. Let me tell you, that was scary and weird.

I will say that brain surgery is no walk in park though, that's for sure. I remember waking up from surgery when they were taking my breathing tube out, and I was NOT happy. I was in serious pain. Honestly, it felt like someone whipped me upside the head with a giant club. I was scared and in pain and I told my doctors the only person I wanted to see was Jake because I didn't want my other family members to see me in so much pain. Poor Jake... I was crying my eyes out, shaking and holding my head. I don't think my pain started to go away until at least a few hours after surgery, but once all the drugs they were pumping in me started to really take hold, I was able to get some sleep.

This morning, I'm feeling better. They wheeled me in for another C.T. scan at about 5 this a.m. and all went well, I think. They just brought me breakfast and I haven't eaten since Tue, so I'm going to give this a go. More to come later.

Thanks again to everyone for the support and love.

xoxo,
Lumpy

23 comments:

Z said...

Happy to hear all is going well and according to plan. I am greatful you have someone like Jake at your side!

Keep getting better.

Z and Jes

Tee said...

Yeah!!! No more Lumpy Dome!! All that's left is our beautiful April! :-) Can't wait to hug you! Love you! Oh and Jake you are the best!! Thanks for letting me annoy you yesterday during the procedure! :-)

Unknown said...

SO glad to hear it went well! The fact that you are updating your blog this soon is huge! Most people I've taken care of are not up to doing stuff like that post op day 1!!! You are a strong gal!
Shawn M.

The Johnson's said...

Awesome news! I am so happy you are doing well:) Each day gets better and better. Your in our prayers.

beth said...

Good news, April! Glad to hear you are feeling better,hang in there! Love Zirbels

Unknown said...

Great news April! Glad that you are doing great. I am sure the recovery will be quick and you are are out of the hospital really soon.

Christine said...

April, it is so great to hear an update from you! I am SOOO happy to hear things went well and I am sure the worst has past! Hopefully they keep you drugged up and pain-free! We miss you and continue to pray for you so you have a quick recovery!

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear you're doing well, or, as well as can be! My question is, can you rank the pain in categories, like your hangovers used to be cat. 1-5? I'm told it's much worse, but, thought I would try to find out. Get well soon.

Love, g

Jean The Machine said...

So very happy all went well. You absolutely amaze me that you are able to write in your blog so soon after surgery. Soon you will be up and around and walking the halls in your new jammies! Take good care.
Jean

Katie Stensberg said...

Thinking of you April and your wonderful family. Keep up the positiveness. You are indeed a strong person.
Katie

Katie Stensberg said...

Thinking of you April and your wonderful family. Keep up the positiveness. You are indeed a strong person.
Katie

Vintage Tracy said...

Glad they got the goobers out girl. I sure hope they didn't remove your personality...I know you were a little worried about that. So start cracking some dome jokes so that we all know you're okay. Virtual hug coming your way!

The Gritt's said...

Great to hear that all went well. You are still in our thoughts and prayers and wish you a speedy recovery! Love, The Gritt's

Shauna Becker said...

Whew, all is well when you are able to blog. Glad to hear it went well! (except the waking up part-FREAKY!) I hope you enjoyed your breakfast. And make sure they take good care of you! Love ya!

Linda said...

I'm thrilled and amazed that you are already blogging! Hope you continue to improve as fast as you have so far!

Unknown said...

I am so happy hear everything went well. Abby T, Thor and I will be making the trek up to H-town to visit you as soon as you're all settled in at home.

The Schultz's said...

As stated on your book page... all I want to yell is "SHERMAN, SHERMAN, SHERMAN!!!" You did AWESOME and now its time to heal and be done with this dibacle. We love you soo much! I look forward to sharing some convo and laughs with you soon enough!

Ben Smith said...

So let me get this straight, you had brain surgery yesterday and you are already back to posting? Can't Jake take care of that for you...

On a more serious note, glad you are through the surgery and feeling well enough to blog.

Deanna said...

Dear Lump Free,

I'm so happy to hear that you had a successful surgery. I hate that you were in such pain right after though...I can't even imagine.

Sounds like Jake is a great husband...which would make sense, since he married you!

It was hard for me to not text him a bunch asking for update?, update?, UPDATE??, but I held off...didn't want him to think I was a stalker since he doesn't know me!

I have been thinking about you and praying for you since this whole mess started and I will continue to do so as you recover.

Sending love and hugs and keeping laughter "on hold and ready to go" as soon as it doesn't hurt to laugh.

Natalie Mauer said...

You're in my prayers April. You have such a beautiful, honest, and positive spirit which I so love about you. You are an inspiration to all of us. I can't wait to hear your voice on the phone again once you are back in the office. Blessings to you and your family from Montana.

Jillian said...

Been thinking so much about you & your beautiful family. So glad the surgery went well. Can't wait for you to crack me up & make my day better as you always do. I hope your days get better & better from here on out & I wish you Godspeed recovery.

Anonymous said...

I am so proud of you!!! You are amazing and so brave. I am so happy to hear all went well. I have been saying prayers every night that you don't have a lot of pain and have a quick recovery. Thinking about you!!!

Angela Franchino

Anonymous said...

Sweet - Glad all is well and getting better!
tonyp