Going Strong!

We received updates around 5:00pm and 7:00pm as the surgery progressed. Everything went very well and the surgeon came down to chat with us as the procedure was wrapping up. Basically, it went great! The two tumors (Acoustic Neuroma and smaller Meningioma) being targeted were found and the doctor said they were both very large... larger than we initially thought! The meningioma was taken out (completely I think). He also found that with Becky's previous cyberknife radiosurgery on the AN (larger tumor) the tumor had fused to the brain stem and facial nerve, so he got as close as he could without doing any damage. BUT, that means more surgeries depending on how fast the tumor grows back (which we were expecting). As the night drew on, we were one of only two families left in the waiting room... even the receptionist had gone. Around 10:00pm the phone in the waiting room rang so my mom picked it up! It was good news about Becky's surgery, and she could hear Becky in the background saying she wanted to get up... a great sign so soon after! So, after all that waiting, we were told it would be another two hours before Becky would have another brain scan done and get settled in the recovery area to sleep for the night. So, we decided to get some sleep too and see her bright and early in the morning, when I'm sure her urge to get up out of bed will still be there!:-) Stay tuned...