Brain Surgery for this husband and dad of 7 kids 11 and under?!

I worked as an ICU nurse in Neurosurgery for >30 years and want to assure you that surgery is the best option. Every time a cavernoma bleeds, it irritates brain tissue, causing the brain to swell. Your brain is in a closed box (your skull) and when it swells, it decreases brain function, causes extreme drowsiness, unrelieved headaches and some confusion/memory loss. It takes months for that blood to reabsorb and that process reirritates the brain, causing a reoccurance of those symptoms (like when a body bruise turns from blue-black to green to yellow--the breakdown of bruise blood takes weeks). Surgery can successfully remove the cavernoma but there is a recovery time from the surgery too. You are wise to have it removed to prevent future rebleeds. Surrender to God's plan and your surgeon's experience.

I have been in extreme suffering for the past 3 years. Neurological, brain, immune system, and lost my normal vision where I cannot drive and can barely ride in the car. We are the same season of life that you are in with young kids and ministry and man it is rough💔 I went from full time mom and ministry to housebound and broken. I'm really sorry that you are facing this also. I will be praying for your healing and God's mercy for you and your family. We also have faced financial challenges because of all the thousand in medical bills and we lost everything to my sickness, so we know what that feels like. May the Lord show His incredible love and kindness to us all through our healing. ❤️ Praying for you

Your video came up for me to watch. I wanted to share. I'm a mom to 8. One of my son's was diagnosed with medulloblastoma ( brain cancer) at the age of 13. He had brain surgery, chemo and radiation for almost 3 years. It broke my mommy heart that I couldn't fix him with my mommy love but through it all I kept the faith. With no help I juggled the other kiddos, a new baby and pretty much lived in the hospital. Miracles do happen. My son is now a Nurse. God watch over you, your family and the medical team who will rid you of the cancer. I'm here if you need a friend or any questions. I have many tricks up my sleeve to get through brain cancer treatment. Just ask. Much love and prayers.

My husband had brain surgery in 2019 for seizures and we would make the same decision if we had to go back. It was worth it. He has been seizure free for 2 years after dealing with them for most of his life. Praying for y’all

As a nurse I’ve seen brain surgery and it is amazing how much it heals those who wouldn’t do well otherwise. Praying for you and the staff as you have surgery and recover. God bless!!

Your channel was recommended to me by YouTube. I have been chronically ill for nearly 16 years. My spouse had a dehiscence (of his ear) which required brain surgery. Here’s what I’ve learned. God cares, and He opens doors. I’ve added you to my prayer list and will be storming heaven. It’s going to be okay. Big hugs to you and your kiddos. 🙏🏻💜

The connection you feel and the trust you have with your doctor is the most important thing. I have had brain surgery. It was hard the first few days but my doctor was beside me each day and encouraging me and telling me what I was experiencing was normal and part of the recovery from the surgery. Every day and even twice a day he was there for me. It was rough for 3 or 4 days but then each day after I felt better. Stay strong. God will see you through.

7 brain surgeries under my belt. Just found your channel. You are in my prayers. I currently have a VA shunt that drains pressure/fluid from my brain.

I’m so glad your condition turned out to be what it was. My husband just started to forget things but never had any pain. He was diagnosed with three inoperable glioblastomas. He lived nine months and I lost him three years ago at a very young age 74. My prayers go out to your beautiful family.❤️

I have a different brain condition, I've had brain surgery, and I am also retired from the medical field. First of all, you did the right thing, I too researched and consulted with multiple neurosurgeons and picked the best specialist for my condition and traveled from Texas to North Carolina so many times, including for two surgeries. Second of all, the whole mess of dealing with doctors, and the issues with care is nothing new, it's been like that forever and you are absolutely doing the right thing. I went into surgery with my entire surgical team praying with me as I held my mothers Bible. Just be sure to take time to heal, don't overdo it afterwards and you will be good!

Your story is soo familiar. In 2015.. I’m 45 years old Headache, vomiting, jibberish speaking. The whole 9yards I had a 5 cm test in Left rear lobe. The words BRAIN HEMORRHAGE after an MRI at 2 am. At hemorrhagic stroke. praise God, I’m healed! GOD BLESS YOU SIR!

Waymaker, Promise Keeper, Miracle Worker, Light in the Darkness. He has got this! Bless you all. Xo

My daughter was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at the age of 37. She had been having horrible headaches and the doctors just thought she was looking for drugs. It was one of her students parent, who is a PA that stood up and asked the doctor to do a CT because he knew my daughter and knew the type of person she was and the great teacher she was. After the CT they discovered the hydrocephalus and she was scheduled for surgery. It was a long process and she still has headaches especially when the pressure in the air changes but we are so grateful to the PA that stood up for her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 Merry Christmas and may your New year bring health and happiness to you and your family ❤️🙏🏻🎄

Old nurse here.........always follow your gut instincts, your feelings about your experiences are completely valid. I wish you compassionate medical staff as well as prayers for you and your family.

Hi guys, Donna from Brisbane Australia here. Came across your video when I went down the rabbit hole of youtube this evening (Boxing Day). Gonna be praying for you all, for God's grace in everything you need to face as a family, and as a patient. Sending you warm love and hugs from sunny Queensland. Donna and Boys xx

We have ten children. I just found out while I had covid in June that I had a colloid cyst in the third ventricle. It was an incidental find but actually may have saved my life. I saw a neurosurgeon in July who ordered more testing. I had brain surgery in August. I was very nervous about the recovery and overall I am doing fairly well. It is a hard choice. I am so grateful I went through with the surgery.

I really hope doctors and nurses (the ones who are jaded) can try to really empathize with people truly suffering medical issues right now and waiting long periods for care. It’s amazing how dismissive doctors have been here in CA and the good ones are few and far between. I’m sure it’s happening everywhere. I wish you guys the best and hope you have the medical care you deserve! I’m so glad y’all listen to your body and advocate!

Praying for your family, Michael's healing, and Michael's medical team. God bless you all.

Praying for you guys as you prepare for your surgery! We are here if you need anything at all!

Praying for Michael, for Ariel and the kids, and for the surgeon and his team. I’m also praying that the surgery is a success and that you’ll have a speedy recovery. 🙏🏼💕