10/17/2026
Hey Y'all, got an update I need to share about mom, aka Barbara Lawrence Brown. She was diagnosed with a large Acoustic Neuroma and will be meeting with several specialists on November 2nd, including an audiologist, a Neuro-Otologist, and a Neurosurgeon. She'll find out then the course of action and when they are doing surgery. Due to having to have both surgeons there at the same time, we expect surgery to happen in January 2027.
Since several people asked about the process and recovery period, here's what we know as this time:
* Surgery takes 6-8 hours.
* She'll spend 24-48 hours in ICU.
* Hospital stay for 3-5 more days.
* The brain will start rewiring itself to help with balance. This will take several months, up to a year.
* 6-8 weeks of no lifting over 5lbs, no bending over from the waist, and no straining.
* Extreme fatigue and unsteadiness may last a few months.
* Mom gets a new hair cut to help blend where they have to shave part of her head. (I think she's actually looking forward to a new do!)
I promised my Grammy, Aunties, and Uncles updates as we go along. Since updates may be spotty (my paws don't always fit the keyboard without mom's help), I wanted to keep everyone else in the loop as well. Dad is right by her side as we go along and, of course, I am too.
Next major update should be after her appointment. Until then...
-- Bronwyn
