Jim Clauer Brain Tumor Blog

They say no news is good news, and that's really where we are, but I know some people have been wondering.  My recovery has been pretty unremarkable thus far. I've spent some nights at my home alone and some at my parents.  I'm generally doing regular activities, but still get tired after a few hours vertical. Staples should come out Tuesday and I'm expecting to be cleared to drive as I don't have any dizziness and haven't taken pain meds since about 18 hours after the surgery. It will take time to gain back stamina and adjust to single sided deafness, but so far that is about it. Thanks, all! 

Well I am home. Crazy to think that just about 72 hours ago my brain was open.  Lots to process still, but thanks for all your messages and prayers.  I'll be in touch soon.  Staples will come out in about 2 weeks.

 The operation is complete and the Doctor said it was successful. Everything went as planned. The procedure was 8+ hours but there were no problems. They believe they got all of the tumor but they will take a cat scan tomorrow. He doesn't have any facial paralysis but right now he is in a lot of pain which is expected. He is fairly alert and communicating.

Well the last 3 months has truly flown by.  What seemed like a long time away is now happening tomorrow.  I am immensely blessed by the number of people praying for me and that have reached out over these last few months.  I even had someone reach out that I haven't talked to in over a decade. I also am surprised by the number of people that came forward who have either had this same type of tumor or had a family member with it.  Everyone was very encouraging and assured me of their prayers. I have to be at the hospital at 5AM and surgery is scheduled for 7AM. I would imagine it will be early afternoon before there are any updates.  My parents will be doing the initial post to let everyone know when the surgery concludes and the preliminary outcome. I hope to be able to update myself after that.  Thanks for all you prayer warriors out there who are storming the skies.