Today was day 7 post-op. I am getting up and down on my own, walking without assistance, feeling much better. I still have occasional headaches from the surgery. The surgery went very well according to the two ENT Surgeons and the Neurosurgeons. They were able to get the tumor out in one piece, a little residual remained. There was a cerebral spinal fluid leak which they anticipated due to the tumor's size. They told Josie it was very large, most likely the cause of most of my "sinus headaches" throughout the years. Who would have known it was some nasty tumor quietly causing all the grief. When I signed off on the surgery consent and read through all the risks involved (Death, Blindness because it was up against the Optic Nerve plus all the optic fibers in the area, Stroke because the large arteries carrying blood to my brain are in the same area, Facial Paralysis such as the movement of eyes, sensation, etc. I stopped and just said it's too much to handle God. You take over from here. When they started my anesthesia the nurse told me, "Have a good dream for us." Before drifting off I remember thinking to myself, "Lord, is today the day I will meet you?" Then I woke up. It wasn't my day. He is a wonderful God. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. The family has felt very supported during the past week. The care at the hospital was excellent. As each RN signed off before leaving and knowing I would not see them again, I made it a point to tell them, "From one RN to another, you did a great job!" I caught everyone off guard because they did not know what I did for a living. They appreciated the feedback.
Just catching up Rick.....and what a journey you have had these last few weeks and days.
Looking good, looking forward and grateful for everything.
A good way to take each day.
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I am so glad to see you post! I have been praying for you and wondering how things went. It’s very thoughtful of you to let us know everything is fine. When you let go and let God it always will be
Well this is all news to me Rick. I had to read back over the last few days to see what you had been up to!
What a shock fir you all & how lucky & blessed you have been to get away so lightly...could so easily have gone the other way. God is indeed good.
I have a slight idea what you must have felt as I’ve been having headaches & strange vertigo episodes & not feeling right. I had an MRI scan last Friday but have heard nothing which I’d a good sign I think. Mine could be an inner ear problem. Speedy recovery & take it easy.
Looking good Rick - we can never know what lies ahead & I think that is a good thing as we would worry too much - we have to believe that all will go well. Love. & prayers to you.
I'm so sorry Rick, I had no idea. I just looked at all your pictures you posted since the incident and read up on what has happened to you. my prayers are with you now. so glad all went well.
Nice of you to share your heartwarming story with us, Rick. Glad you are well enough to get around on your own and take this picture to share with us! Take care.
Whoa! I had NO IDEA Rick! I'm so glad to read that this was some time back and that you've recovered! I know it was such a worry to you and your family...you were in good hands!
February 24th, 2021
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Looking good, looking forward and grateful for everything.
A good way to take each day.
💛🙏
What a shock fir you all & how lucky & blessed you have been to get away so lightly...could so easily have gone the other way. God is indeed good.
I have a slight idea what you must have felt as I’ve been having headaches & strange vertigo episodes & not feeling right. I had an MRI scan last Friday but have heard nothing which I’d a good sign I think. Mine could be an inner ear problem. Speedy recovery & take it easy.