Tom came home from the hospital last night! Yippee! We had to stay a little longer than expected due to low potassium, but after getting that straightened out, he's home and doing well. The more and more he walked the halls, the more stable he got. No nausea, just a little bit of focus issues, no dizziness, little headache here and there but nothing major. He was walking un assisted. Sometimes he would veer to one way or the ohter, but was able to 'right himself' quickly.
Dr. Wiet wants him to walk every day and increase the distance every day. I asked about a cane just for security and he thought that was a good idea, so got him one of those with a tripod platform on the bottom and he really likes it. He says moving around in the house, he can move more quickly and securely.
Dr. Wiet also told us the other day that the tumor was being fed by a couple of major arteries that he could see when he got ini there, and the tumor would have surely grown in the next couple years. So I'm glad we opted for the translab surgery and have it over with. As I've read many many times here, this type of surgery is not for everyone, but for Tom it was the right choice. Dr. Wiet also suggested to drive a strong cup of coffee in the morning to get his brain moving. This has been interesting for Tom, because he never learned to like coffee, but we're finding some flavorings that are making it tolerable for him
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Wiet and his team. He is always quick to let us know that it's not just him....they have a TEAM always using the same neurosurgeon and team of docs when they do these procedures.... He is never in a hurry and always willing to listen and answer your questions.
Just wanted to share my happiness about him being home and how well he's doing. Barb
