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I'm scared! There, I've said it.

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NanSue Sun 09-Oct-16 22:29:47

I'm going into hospital tomorrow to have a benign brain tumour removed. I've spent the last few days reassuring everyone i.e. family and friends, that I'm fine about it and really not nervous at all, especially my Mum. She's 86 and has naturally got quite upset about it. In truth, I really have felt fine about it. However I just finished off packing my overnight bag and it's sort of hit me all of a sudden, I'm done now being brave and finally admitted to myself and to all you GN's that I am a bit scared!

miep Mon 10-Oct-16 13:14:11

You may have had, or be having the operation as I type this, but my very best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and hope to hear from you soon sunshine

luluaugust Mon 10-Oct-16 13:06:12

All the best flowers

Linsco56 Mon 10-Oct-16 12:56:44

This must be such a challenging time for you and I want to send you my very best wishes for a quick recovery. Hopefully the hardest part will now be behind you. Take good care of yourself and plenty of rest so you can hurry home. Thinking of you. x flowers

Stansgran Mon 10-Oct-16 12:51:09

I've only just seen this thread. Best of luck NanSue. You are probably back on the ward having your cup of tea. Loads moreflowers for you.

Minder Mon 10-Oct-16 12:51:06

Hi Sue, I haven't read all the replies but just wanted to tell you that my friend had the same surgery at the beginning of last year. The op took 9 hours and within an hour, she was sitting up talking and eating a yogurt. I was amazed by that. She has been absolutely fine, she was back at work (she's a busy childminder) within a few weeks and has had no problems at all. smile

NewgranGill Mon 10-Oct-16 12:50:40

Sorry to be late didn't see this yesterday. I hope everything goes well for you. My son had a massive brain tumour removed 14 years ago so I can understand your fears as well as those of everyone else. Best Wishes flowers

Diddy1 Mon 10-Oct-16 12:43:02

Good wishes to you NanSue looking forward to you getting back to us xx

joannewton46 Mon 10-Oct-16 12:33:58

Best wishes for today's operation. I'm sure it will go well.

MadMaisie Mon 10-Oct-16 12:24:38

I hope it all goes well. As others have said, I think you are being very brave. I would be in shreds by now. It's only natural to have fears at this time, take any help and support that's available.

Granny23 Mon 10-Oct-16 12:13:36

Nansue - I salute you. To be scared stiff and yet summon the strength to overcome or subdue your fears so as not to worry others takes a special kind of bravery.

millymouge Mon 10-Oct-16 12:07:17

Nansue thinking of you and wishing you the best. Perhaps by now it will all be over and you will be back in the ward. Do let us know how things are as soon as possible.

Libmoggy Mon 10-Oct-16 11:51:43

Of course you're scared. I hope it goes well and that everyone makes a big fuss of you afterwards

POGS Mon 10-Oct-16 11:39:40

Nan Sue

I too am wishing you well today. flowers

Badenkate Mon 10-Oct-16 11:28:59

Hope everything is going well and that you have a speedy recovery flowers. Things always seem at their worst late at night

Faye Mon 10-Oct-16 11:20:27

Just checking in Nansue to say I hope you have a speedy recovery. flowers

Cosafina Mon 10-Oct-16 11:19:24

Wish I'd seen this last night - it is scary, so I hope you've felt comforted by what everyone has said.

Do let us know how it goes flowerssunshine

Indinana Mon 10-Oct-16 11:15:54

I've come late to this thread, but sending all my best wishes to you NanSue that everything goes well and you're soon home and recovering. Hopefully you're in theatre now and not having to spend too long in a hospital bed waiting to go. flowers

JS06 Mon 10-Oct-16 11:09:41

Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery x

goose1964 Mon 10-Oct-16 11:07:01

One of the mums in my son's rugby team had this op. She seemed to recover incredibly quickly and 15+ years later is still going strong. Good Luck, anticipation is probably the worst of it

Jalima Mon 10-Oct-16 11:01:53

Thinking of you NanSue and hoping all is going well

brew for when you come round
flowers

Hotmama Mon 10-Oct-16 10:55:02

All the very best NanSue. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I know how you feel as I'm facing 6 month's chemotherapy so know what it's like to be scared.

hulahoop Mon 10-Oct-16 10:36:51

Hope nerves have settled Nansue ?

Ginny42 Mon 10-Oct-16 10:31:44

A bit scared? I'd be terrified. That positive thinking will help your speedy recovery.

flowers for you and a virtual hug for being so brave.

Wobblybits Mon 10-Oct-16 10:31:20

Nansue, my thoughts are with you. You will be fine, a friend of mine had a benign brain tumour remove a couple of months ago. he is back to normal now (not that he was ever normal smile). I also have a benign brain tumour, but luckily, it is not growing very fast, so may never have to be removed.

MiniMouse Mon 10-Oct-16 10:30:07

I've only just seen this thread. Hope today goes well for you NanSue and that you'll soon be back here telling us that you don't know what you were worried about!