I'm sure you know, any surgery on the brain is risky. The best case scenerio is that he will come through with flying colors, recovering totally in 1-2 mo.

The worst is that he could have a stroke and/or slight to severe memory loss, injury to vessels and brain tissue. There's always a chance of infection and bleeding.

The results depend alot on the general health of your Dad and the extent of the surgery.

Perhaps when you get there you can speak to his Dr's better. I'd ask them what they think recovery time is, how many times have they done this surgery, what were the results? How long will he be in the hospital?
In my experience, you will get a "we'll have to wait and see" type answer, and it's an honest statement when it comes to the brain.. They will be able to tell you the seriousness of the procedure, depending where the tumors are located.

Now, for the Mommy in me: Don't jump to make sacrifices that that aren't needed. Think everything through. It's very traumatic when someone you love goes through something like this and thinking clearly isn't always at the top of the list.
I'd hate to see you give up what you love (dragons) and 6 weeks later wish you hadn't.
Depending on the severity of the surgery, your Dad may or may not need a lot of help. Does he live alone? Do you have sisters/brothers? Many insurances will pay for home health.

Take a deep breath...
Prayers are with your Dad and you....
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TheClassyLizard

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