tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post4231182503521362741..comments2023-09-09T11:57:45.410-07:00Comments on The Fabulous Running Mommy: This is your brain on Gamma KnifeOlivia Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12250016046902646771noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-88233628465773979472011-07-18T23:02:57.873-07:002011-07-18T23:02:57.873-07:00Love you Olivia- It seems we will have even more t...Love you Olivia- It seems we will have even more to talk about Saturday. Please remember, you are not trapping the kids, you are just being cautious. <br /><br />You handle all the things that come your way like a very skilled ninja. As always you are a great role model on how to deal with the sh*t that we're faced with. Your candor and strength has helped so much with my own journey.<br />xoSarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829914586252675406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-22515630855970534152011-07-18T09:12:03.884-07:002011-07-18T09:12:03.884-07:00Thanks for the support and positive thoughts guys!...Thanks for the support and positive thoughts guys!<br />As I begin to absorb the news I have calmed down a bit and I too think deep in my heart that this will resolve.<br /><br />Daniel this si the info I was told by my doctor this morning when I emailed him for clarification:<br /><br />The tumor causing the problems is located in the atrium of the right lateral ventricle. This is a part of the ventricle. The visual tract fibers form one of the boundaries of the ventricle in this area. The fibers that are here allow you to see the left part of your vision (in both eyes). <br /><br />I have dealt with swelling in the past as well, and have actually also had a brain stem tumor radiated, but with GK at Hoag. I really want to thank you for introducing me to Dr. Adler because he has saved me from surgery twice now with CK and both treated areas resulted in tumor shrinkage within a year. I had similar swelling issues and continue to intermittently, but I agree with you that it is better then surgery!<br /><br />This issue happening now is a bit different, they don't know why such a large area is being affected around the tumor, I think it is radionecrosis after some research. I just have to stay off of Dr. Google and wait to see my Gamma Knife neuro, hopefully today or tomorrow! Thanks for the support friend!Olivia Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250016046902646771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-27650825928318414262011-07-17T16:23:45.848-07:002011-07-17T16:23:45.848-07:00Oliva, I really like your blog. This is a extraord...Oliva, I really like your blog. This is a extraordinarily synergy of medical facts and artistic expression. <br /><br />I experienced similar symptoms as you describe after I underwent CK near my brainstem. That is the trade-off from choosing radiation treatment over invasive surgery. You spent no time in the hospital. But will need to sleep a great deal more during the day after having radiation in the brain like this. You will be dizzy and feel sick. It takes about three years before you start to feel back to normal again. I experienced sounds when I moved my eyes, and saw stars and haze, and my eyes were sensitive to light too.<br /><br />You will need to take some time to heal. It will take time. The swelling gets the worse about 6-months after the radiation, and gradually decreases over the years after that. You will need to adjust. But you will feel better in the long run. Your tumor will probably even shrink in the next two years.<br /><br />You seem sharp and alert in your writings. The location of the tumor would effect or your memory and thought processing if it were a problem, and not your vision, which is in the back of the brain in the occipital lobe. So hang in there. You will get better.Daniel Knodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286317500072353235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-32831286699105716682011-07-17T16:17:30.834-07:002011-07-17T16:17:30.834-07:00Oliva, I really like your blog. This is a extraord...Oliva, I really like your blog. This is a extraordinarily synergy of medical facts and artistic expression. <br /><br />I experiences similar symptoms as you describe after I underwent CK near by brainstem. That is the trade-off from choosing radiation treatment over invasive surgery. You spent no time in the hospital. But will need to sleep at s great deal more during the day after having radiation in the brain like this. You will be dizzy and feel sick. It takes about three years before you start to feel back to normal again. I experienced sounds when I moved my eyes, and saw stars and haze, and my eyes were sensitive to light too.<br /><br />You will need to take some time to heal. It will take time. The swelling gets the worse about 6-months after the radiation, and gradually decreases over the years after that. You will need to adjust. But you will feel better in the long run. Your tumor will probably even shrink in the next two years.<br /><br />You seem sharp and alert in your writings. The location of the tumor would effect or you memory and thought processing if it were a problem, and not your vision, which is in the back of the brain in the occipital lobe. So hang in there. You will get better.Daniel Knodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286317500072353235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-60660110092399487032011-07-17T12:51:12.258-07:002011-07-17T12:51:12.258-07:00Olivia, you never cease to amaze me. you attitude...Olivia, you never cease to amaze me. you attitude, your spirits, your fight.... You are incredible, and fabulous, never forget that, even fabulous people are allowed to be scared sometimes, BUT, something tells me honestly and truly, this will all work out. I have very strong feelings that this will be resolved. I will keep you in my prayers. Just keep swimmming Nemo, take one day at a time, take baby steps and don't feel bad about it, and sometimes, it's even ok to take a day off! Put yourself first for now, so that you can get better for Paul and your children. Love you girlfran! <br />Jaime C~ xoxoxoDragonfly Sparkles https://www.blogger.com/profile/08932687060741025465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-25437098905904521392011-07-17T08:01:45.127-07:002011-07-17T08:01:45.127-07:00Olivia...you have no idea how much I admire you. ...Olivia...you have no idea how much I admire you. Surprises are not an option for us. Hand over all this to your God and let Him comfort you, He will know what to do.<br /><br />Major hugs....WinnyWinnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-9977714270141197362011-07-17T06:29:00.481-07:002011-07-17T06:29:00.481-07:00You are in my thoughts and prayers Olivia. You are...You are in my thoughts and prayers Olivia. You are an awesome woman with knack for life.. Please keep u's updated. <br />Xoxo Kim M.kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904303892227541990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962278861493656937.post-74314596904741633082011-07-16T21:37:06.134-07:002011-07-16T21:37:06.134-07:00You are in my prayers. This will resolve.You are in my prayers. This will resolve.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12425744394023171799noreply@blogger.com