Pituitary Gland Tumor Surgery Help... - Pituitary Disease Message Board

cheribird44 · 01-10-2008, 09:56 AM

Hi All,

I have been diagnosed with a tumor on my pituitary gland, and I'm scheduled for surgery the end of Febuary. Has anyone else had this? What should I expect as far as the surgery, and the healing process? I'm absolutley terrified, so any feedback would be very welcomed. Thank you!

twanger · 01-10-2008, 06:15 PM

My sister in law had this surgery about three years ago and she is doing fine.

She stayed in the hospital for about 3 days but was up and about in a day.

I don't think that she took much for pain and in a week she was out and about.

It was not too bad for her. I hope that it is the same for you. She is doing really well now.

cheribird44 · 01-11-2008, 07:53 AM

Thank you. I'm sooo concerned about all of the possibilities, it's comforting to hear about one that went easy.

twanger · 01-11-2008, 08:05 AM

It was very easy. I was surprised because I thought that it would be terrible. It wasn't. However, she had a Neurosurgeon that deals with this issue only.

I guess that it is important to have a good surgeon. I hope that is your case.

Good luck and I hope that things go smoothly for you.

cheribird44 · 01-11-2008, 08:09 AM

I think he's good. Thanks again.