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General Category => Inquiries => Topic started by: kma on October 14, 2015, 07:34:13 am

Title: Hospital Stay for Tumor Regrowth Surgery
Post by: kma on October 14, 2015, 07:34:13 am

I'm having surgery (TransLab) at the end of the month to remove my tumor.

This is tumor regrowth.  My tumor was originally removed in 2009 and it looks like a bit was left behind and has regrown.

My question for those of you that have had a second surgery, how long was your hospital stay for this second surgery?  The first time I was there for a week but I'm thinking that this time should be much shorter. 

Thanks to anyone that can pipe in with their experience.   ;D ~Kathy

Title: Re: Hospital Stay for Tumor Regrowth Surgery
Post by: CHD63 on October 14, 2015, 09:18:01 am

Hi Kathy .....

Your situation sounds very similar to mine, except I was told the tumor was removed completely during the first retrosigmoid surgery.  My first surgery was in 2008, second (translab) was in 2011.  First surgery I was in the hospital 6 days, second 4 days.  I recovered much more quickly from the second surgery than the first one.  I was walking around downtown LA on Day 9 after the second surgery.  I was still needing a walker on Day 9 after the first surgery.

Blissfully I did not have headaches after either surgery so that was a big bonus.

Best wishes and many thoughts and prayers!

Clarice

Title: Re: Hospital Stay for Tumor Regrowth Surgery
Post by: kma on October 14, 2015, 10:17:58 am

Thank you, Clarice.
Four days would be great compared to last time! 
And...I think walking in downtown LA would be lovely...better than cold, old Michigan!!   :D
I gladly accept your prayers and wishes!! 
Kathy