Accepting that I need Brain surgery. My Story as I Prep for a Craniotomy to Remove my Tumor. Part 1
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- This video is about Bri’s story of how she found out that she has a brain tumor that is most likely a meningioma. In part Bri talks about how it was diagnosed, the steps she made to make a decision to have it removed, and her general experience leading up to the surgery.
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6 years ago, I had an 11 hour operation to remove a 8cm x 3cm meningioma attached to the brain stem.
Thankful for every day. You've got this Bri.
Glad you made it through and thanks for sharing!
I'm so proud of the MD's at UCDavis. I'm partial as I retired from UCD after many years. My husband had successful Neurosurgery years ago at UCD. Amazing physicians! I wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks to both of you for sharing your personal journey through this diagnosis.
Thanks Sylvia for your kind words!
Thank you for sharing. Hugs for a safe recovery. Off of North Upper Truckee.
Thanks Neighbor, much appreciated!
Sending you love and prayers.
thank you that is much appreciated!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Bri. I’m a two time cancer survivor and you got this Bri. God Bless you both!
Thank you for your kind words and glad you have made it through!
I started watching yall last winter with all the deep snow. Just keep following.. love watching the two of you snow skiing. I pray that this will grow the two of y’all closer to God through his son, Jesus…
thank you so much!
Bri's lucky to have you and the girls as a support group. We're all thinking of you all.
Thanks mate much appreciated!
Wishing Bri a full and speedy recovery.
thank you!
Sounds like the right decision before it creates more trouble and with the insurance issue. Wow. 🙏🏻feel better soon.
thank you!
Dear Bri, Thank you for sharing your story, chapter by chapter, as you feel like sharing. I was very happy to see the patio furniture on the deck. Hopefully, there will be warm weeks between the snow, and you can breathe in that beautiful air. Dear Dan, The internet is full of great people and a sliver of the most vile of people. Never explain, never complain. Just delete. Eventually, they will move on to someone they can rattle. ❤🐶🐶🎉 Best wishes, Cal, Victoria, and fam!!
Thanks Cal! Those are some very wise words and I will take them to heart as we share her story. We were able to use the patio furniture for 4 days and now we are back to winter. Thanks for caring!
Prayers to you!!
thank you!
Thank you for sharing and I hope for a quick recovery!
thank you!
Praying for you Dan and Bri. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you that is much appreciated!
Bri is one amazing, strong and caring person, but Dan you know that already!
That i do! Thanks Mitchell.
Sending up so many prayers for Bri🙏🙏🙏💓
thank you!
Good luck to the 2 of you. Especially Brie. Love all your videos.
Thank you!
We are praying for you to get better.
thank you!
My thoughts and prayers are with you both
thank you they are much appreciated!
Thank you both for sharing your story. I’m sure it will help someone.
thank you!
Sending prayers to all of you, you are so brave to talk about this💓You will be back home to your babies soon.
thanks mate!
Positive thoughts coming your way, I wish nothing but the best for the two of you! I know this video wasn't easy to make, and I thank you for trusting the community enough to share it with us!
Thanks for the positive thoughts and nice comment! This community has been great so thank you guys!
Heartfelt thoughts for the two of you! Bri you are a very strong woman, and sharing your story will help so many others.
You have a strong husband and family to support and help you through this tough time, you will be back home and healing
in no time. Our prayers are with you both.
thank you for your prayers and kind words!
Praying for Bri❤
thank you!
I'm so sorry to see you two going through this. You've got this, Bri. I hope you're feeling better with every day. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to both of you.🙏
thank you!
Thank you both for being open and sharing this with the rest of us. Praying that Bri will recover quickly with no cancer and no lasting side effects!
thank you!
Healing thoughts headed your way. 💟
Thank you!
Kia Ora!
My sister has what they call a meningioma yet it's situated down deep in her brain.It' s a watch and wait situation.
All the very best Bri and Dan.
Kia Ora Sue! Love to hear that phrase! :). I'm sorry to hear about your sister's situation. We are hoping that it doesn't grow for her and that she is okay.
Been praying for you both 💕🙏 ..
thank you!
Melvin Norman Meningioma. Ha! So great that you still have your sense of humor. A merry heart does good like a medicine. Keep your chin up Bri.
Well said Paul.
OMG, I wish you both the best...
we appreciate that!
Best wishes to u both! God Bless
thank you!
Always praying for you bri. Sending lots of love your way!
thank you!!!
Omg Bri. You are amazing. I love watching you and your family. I will pray for you my lady. ❤
Thank you Kelly that is much appreciated!
Dang Brother,im sorry to hear. Yall Take Care
thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story. I had a similar situation. Almost one year ago an MRI showed I had a agoparaganglioma, which is a benign neuroendocrine tumor - this one located inside my spinal cord. There has been a great team working with me. Bri, you will recover and be okay. Rule of thumb seems to be that for every hour of surgery, it takes a month to recover. That seemed to be the case for me (or a little longer actually). My prayers or with you for a speedy recovery.
thanks for sharing your story and your kind words. Also interesting on the rule thumb for hours of surgery. Glad you have a had a good team working with you.
from wyoming god bless you guys
thanks mate!
Sending good thoughts and positive energy your way. Hope you are taking FMLA for Bri recovery time. You guys keep your spirits up. 😊
Thanks Janet! She will be using FMLA for the next 4-6 weeks to make sure she can fully recover.
God bless - prayers for a strong recovery. Another NUT resident here. Bri you express real confidence and strength.
thanks neighbor that is much appreciated!
You are strong folk. You will come out of this stronger and with a better appreciation of everything! Bob from Montana
Thanks Bob! Well said!
You two are an amazing couple. With your doggos,you are an amazing pack. Thank you for sharing your journey here. Sharing your story may help someone else. Here's to recovering well. Here's to being surrounded by beauty as you heal. Dan,what you said at the end? Kudos to you, as a husband,for doing something so difficult. ✌💖💪🌲🐻👐🐕🐕
thanks for your kind words!
Bri, you're well-spoken and very articulate which made it very easy to follow all the details of your story. I just know everything will turn out well. God bless.
thank you for your kind words!
I had to have a criniotomy due to a stroke in 2015 and I have to say that my head is still tender at the place where the neurologist stapled it back in place 9 years later 😢 and I have what looks like a permanent bruise in one spot 😮
I'm sorry to hear that you had a stroke in 2015 and that you are still tender where the surgery was done. I'm hoping that the rest of your recovery went well.
Thank you for sharing. ❤ Stay tough! Your background & 19 moves is proof of how tough you both are. Did the doctors say anything about the change in altitude? I can't imagine the headache from the pressure changes. Thoughts and prayers
Thanks Jim! We asked them multiple times about the altitude just to make sure and they said they weren't worried.
Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Thank you so much!
Take care.
thanks mate!
Still praying for her
thanks mate!
I'm not gonna lie, this is tough to watch. I'm still a little PTSD-ish from my friend's situation, but after seeing how well she was doing in the video you posted yesterday, it makes me feel very hopeful she's going to have a great recovery. I wish I lived close by to help you guys out, it's tough to sit here and watch this knowing what it's like and it kinda takes a small village to make things easier. Has anyone set up a Go Fund Me for you guys?
Hey Suzi, sorry to hear about your friends situation. She is doing okay but still very fatigued, has headaches, and is overall weak but is slowly improving. We don't have a gofundme but we should be ok. We have amazing family, co workers, friends, and neighbors that are helping in this process. Thanks for thinking of us!
@@tahoemountainlife Thank you, his situation was a bit different, but just as scary as Bri's. She is going to be sleeping a lot for sure, I'm really hoping the headaches go away soon, I think that's the worst part of it. I'm very grateful that you are surrounded by so many good people, it really takes a village in situations like this. It's a bit of a slow road, but she'll do good, she is a tough cookie. 💗
Hugs and prays from Northern California wine 🍷 country 🙏🏻
Thanks Cherl! Much appreciated
Prayers with you Bri
thank you
Sending strength and healing thoughts. Hoping for a swift and smooth recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.
thank you! We appreciate that!
Bri is as strong as they come. God Speed
Thank you!
Hope you are feeling better today.
everyday is a little better!
Hang tough my friends!
thank you!
Bri, three cancers, I’m so sorry. Did you ever take the depo provera shot? You play the piano so beautifully. Bless you!
I never had that shot. Thanks for your kind comment
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thank you !
Thank you for this
no worries
Godspeed.
thank you!
Hi dear how you recovered fully?
Yes- I feel that I have now thankfully!
Can I ask if you received the full number of mRNA transfections ("vaccines")? The number of adverse immune dysregulation problems continues to grow following the harmful injections. God bless
Bri's injection concern was with the flu vaccine being put into the wrong location unfortunately - it was not one of the mRNA vaccines.
Do you know the size of the M
It was smaller- they caught it early which made the surgery easier. If I remember right it was close to 1.5 cm.
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Thank you for the video. My wife got diagnosed with Meningioma today....Our adventure begins....🙏✝️❤️🥲
Best wishes to your wife… I remember that feeling of shock with the diagnosis very well. Hang in there!