Having spinal meningioma surgery next week

[dunnellon]

I'm new to this forum. I got into the lung cancer forum a few weeks ago. While investigating a spinal meningioma, a small lung nodule showed up on my lung. Had a lung biopsy, inconclusive but suspicious, but since the meningioma has my hands numb and is now affecting my gait, it was decided yesterday to act on the meningioma now and when I'm stable to go for a lung wedge resection. Surgery on the M is set for Fri., 7/10.

Does anyone here have experience with a spinal M? Mine goes from the bottom of C3 to the top of C5, compressing the spinal cord in C4 and causing edema in the lumbar region. Any insight on what to expect after surgery would be helpful. Owing to this damn Covid, my husband has to drop me at the hosp. door, ta-ta, hope to see you soon. If I need rehab, God knows when I see him again. I feel very vulnerable. Any pre/post op advice/experiences/words of wisdom would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[Ladybex]

Wishing you well.. im sorry I can’t help you with this as I’m not too sure about mine.. I’m having a nodule removed in November, god willing ... it’s behind my left ear..

I had one removed in 2014 on the top of my head so was shocked to get another one.

Keep me updated, stay positive and take care 😊

[dunnellon in reply to Ladybex]

Best of luck with your surgery in Nov. So sorry you have to go through another one. My cervical meningioma was removed in July. In doctor speak it was a cervical laminectomy with a tumor resection. The tumor was pressing on my spinal cord and both my hands were numb as well as one foot. Hands are better, I've regained a lot of dexterity but still numb. Foot is still numb also and still have some pain at the incision. Neuro surgeon said it could take up to a year to see how much improvement I have. Keep in touch. Sending good vibes your way!