Went back to the hospital on Tuesday 5th March for afternoon visiting. Thankfully, the Critical Care ward has afternoon visiting hours during the week, unlike the neuro ward she was on before, so we can get in to see her.
She was much brighter, giving the nurses hell - where's afternoon tea?? She did take one of them to one side though to tell her how safe and comfortable she felt and how grateful she was. All the canulas have been removed except one, so she looks less like a pin cushion now and they even removed the drain in her neck.
The nurse tells us they need to take her for a CT scan at the request of her oncologist Mr Chocksey and then they're taking her to the step down ward - FANTASTIC!!!
Adam, Colin and I go for coffee and then head up to the ward. I truly cannot believe how well she looks! Bruised and swollen down one side of her face and obviously a big scar, but all perfectly normal according to the nurses and her surgeon.
Mr Saddique came by while we were there - the most intense person I've ever met and doesn't betray a single emotion on his face, but he's our new best friend! Shook his hand and thanked him. He's really pleased with her recovery, reactions are good and he wants her on her feet ASAP.
Away from mum, we have a chat with him. He tells us he's removed ALL of the tumour (be gone wee beastie!), but has a feeling that it's a secondary. The only way of knowing for sure is the histology report which will take 1-3 weeks to come through. It's a bit of a blow, but no point dwelling. The full body scan done before surgery didn't show anything, so we don't really know anything at the moment. He said the surgery was a complete success and he's done his bit, but will stay involved with the case going forward.
Mum is tired, but so so happy when we tell her about the tumour being completely removed! She's got a fetching bandage on her head because of the swelling, but otherwise in good spirits.
We all go home feeling very happy, as we're in the best possible place in the circumstances. My overriding feeling is that my mum has just survived brain surgery!!! Woo hoo!!!
