My brain tumor was removed 17 years ago today.

[1gobluedem]

And I'm still here. Yay!

[MissMillie]

1. wow... that's something to celebrate!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

:toast:

:party:

:toast:

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[1gobluedem]

8. Thanks!

I think so too....

[_testify_]

2. Hooray!

(did they let you keep it?)

[1gobluedem]

7. They let me keep 3%

Because I had been under too long and was starting to bleed heavily. But, it's scarred off and can't grow back...yay.

[rocktivity]

3. Were you expected to make a complete recovery?

Or were you told you had only a few months or years to live? If it's the latter, I'll see your "yay" and raise you a "nyah nyah nyah!"


rocknation

[1gobluedem]

5. As complete as I could...

I lost all the hearing in my left ear, plus the balance nerve and the inner ear mechanism. But, that beats being dead which is what I would've been if the tumor hadn't been found.

[rocktivity]

11. That's how Steve Colbert lost the hearing in HIS ear!

At age 14, he had to have a tumor removed, too. Unfortunately, his eardrum had to be removed with it. That's why his ears look funny--which I NEVER noticed until he mentioned it, LOL!

:headbang:
rocknation

[MissHoneychurch]

4. That is really a wonderful thing

I would say that day was a second birthday for you.

[1gobluedem]

6. Do I get presents?

I suppose being alive is the best one I could ever receive. :D

[MissHoneychurch]

10. It is, it really is

my dad had a brain tumor and he didn't make it.

And here is your present

[1gobluedem]

13. I'm sorry about your dad.

I'm sure it still hurts.

Thanks for the present!

[Highway61]

9. That is awesome

you, my friend, have been blessed. Congratulations

[lizziegrace]

12. ...

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. Super yay!

[seemunkee]

15. Thats great. I hope you stick around a lot longer too

Make the most of each day.

[Critters2]

16. What a great anniversary!! I second your YAY!!

My mom had a glioblastoma and died two and a half years ago. Three years ago in December, she was recovering from the surgery to remove the first tumor. I think about that a lot at this time of year.

I'm glad you came through it. And hope for the day when everyone does!

Have a great day!!

[Flaxbee]

17. that's wonderful!

Truly fantastic, I am so happy for you! It must have been a terrifying experience; I'm so glad you made it through.

[lost-in-nj]

18. WOW

And we're glad your here!!!!


:hi:

lost

[applegrove]

19. That is great news. Bet you are great at living every day to its fullest.

[1gobluedem]

20. Thanks, everyone!

I would like to think that I live every day to the fullest but, the truth is, sometimes I still sweat the small stuff and can be as petty and whiny as the next person.....:blush:

But, all in all, I was SO lucky and I'm lucky to be alive! :bounce:

Even more so because the tumor was discovered almost by accident...I had virtually no symptoms. If I'd waited until I did; I would be dead. But that's another story for another day...