Monday, February 16, 2009
Stu's diagnosis of a meningioma began on February 3rd, 2009 when a MRI diagnosed a large "olfactory groove meningioma". It is about the size of a tennis ball. His only symptom was a decreased sense of smell and taste, which he started to notice last summer. He attributed the decreased smell to the chlorine in the pool or the Flonase he uses for his allergies--who knew. His surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th, and it will be a very, very long day. He will be admitted the day before surgery for an arteriogram (dye injected into the arteries to look at the blood supply of the tumor). I will try to keep all of you posted through e-mails and this blog. Please keep Stu in your prayers for a fast and easy recovery.
Deb
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Deb,
ReplyDeleteThanks for setting this blog up to keep all of us informed. I'm praying for an easy recovery process (for both of you), as well as guidance for the doctors. I'm looking forward to our Happy Hour 2 months from now!
Deb, you were kind not to mention the stumor causing rectal cranial inversion. Just because Stu is going in for brain surgery, doesn't mean we can't keep it real :) Thank you for posting this! We want this to go well and will look forward to Iowa style pig roast after! We'll talk soon StuB
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link and updates Deb.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with both of you and everyone involved. Hopefully I'll get to see you both this week. Cheers!
Deb,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers. Keep the faith.
Julia
Deb and Stu: Donna, Andrew and I are wishing you both God Speed and we are certain of success with our Lord and the Care givers healing hands. Please know that you both are in our hearts and our prayers. Anything at all we can do just say the word. With Love. The Saraga's, Xenia, OH.
ReplyDeleteDeb amd Stu
ReplyDeletewe hold you up in prayer during this very challenging and serious time.....
hugs,
Kathy & Marshall(Baker)
Dear Deb
ReplyDeleteMy turn to help you. And Stu. Stu, you were the one that asked, Is she doing any gange to get through? Maybe you'll get your turn to be still and happy while your body heals. I will light my healing candles for you on Tuesday.
Elizabeth (Joanne's sister)
Stu & Deb,
ReplyDeleteWe have you in our thoughts and prayers through your surgery and recovery! We appreciate the updates, and are certain that Stu will look incredible with a shaved head! Paul will just be glad to have another bald friend!
Love to you both!
Kaye & Paul
I am sure glad Stu has so many good people around him. My heart goes out to you you Deb. Ron and Alice, you never stop being a parent and to see one of your kids go through this must be so hard. Please know how much and how often we are thinking of you all!
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