KosstAmojan

Neurosurgeon here, I'm glad they caught the tumor before any permanent issues! NF2 can be a very tough disease to deal with, but it sounds like you've got a great attitude and good team around you. Just out of professional curiosity, where was the surgery done and who was the neurosurgeon?

For example, after taking out a tumor, the surface of the brain is raw and oozing blood. We use electrocautery devices to cauterize any major bleeding. There are various hemostatic agents (things that promote clotting) that are placed on the surface of the brain, and finally, strips of oxidized nitrocellulose called surgicel is used to line the cavity where the tumor was to promote clotting and prevent bleeding.

Once we're satisfied the bleeding has stopped the tough membrane that surrounds the brain, called the dura mater, is stitched closed so its watertight to prevent leaking of cerebrospinal fluid and infection. The bone is anchored back in place, typically with small titanium plates and screws.

Finally, the scalp is stitched back together and the skin closed with either staples or stitches, depending on the circumstances or surgeons' preferences. Hope this explanation helped!

Bam! Introduce some Zeta Inhibiting Peptide (ZIP) and there goes all that memory!

Source, my research: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20559553

Massive edifices of hubris.

Just watched your outtake reel. You should be banned from putting those on DVDs - it makes the rest of our jobs pale in comparison.

Question: I'm going to Alison Brie's show in NYC this coming April on my bday. How's her singing and how can I get her to take a picture with me?