# Brother just went in to surgery, very scared **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 1, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454 "2013-06-01T22:19:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/1 "2013-06-01T22:19:13Z")
Hello, I found this site after getting a call from my dad this morning. My brother (who is 40 living with my dad) was found very lethargic, had not eaten for 2 days). My dad called rescue and he was taken to the hospital. The did and MRI and found bleeding on the brain. He was transferred to Temple University. He is now in surgery. They are attempting the coil procedure. I am very frightened. I had an aunt who died from an aneurysm. Now we are sitting and waiting. I just needed to find others who might Know what is happening. I am not in Philadelphia at the moment and can't be with him :( I feel helpless. Thanks for listening! ---
**Author:** ![Nikki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/nikki/32/2724_2.png) [@Nikki](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Nikki)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/2 "2013-06-02T01:43:37Z")
Hello , wishing all the best for your brother. It's good they are mending him at hospital. There are many cases like this, that turn out successful, so don't worry too much. God bless you and your brother. ---
**Author:** ![Kory\_L](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/kory_l/32/3247_2.png) [@Kory\_L](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Kory_L)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/3 "2013-06-02T02:14:52Z")
Hang in there. I am sure he is in good hands. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way! This happened to me a year ago this July and I am doing great now. :) XOXO ---
**Author:** ![Terri2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/terri2/32/3398_2.png) [@Terri2](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Terri2)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/4 "2013-06-02T02:18:49Z")
Sending prayers for your brother. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/ed_d/32/1268_2.png) [@Ed\_D](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Ed_D)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/5 "2013-06-02T02:53:00Z")
It's understandable to feel that way. You would also feel that way if your were at the hospital. Best you can do is pray for a speedy recovery. The second thing you can do is get yourself screened at some point due to the family history. It's not urgent but something you should be screened for. Let us know if you have any questions and how he fairs out. Good luck and God Bless. Ed ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_baf_community/original/2X/c/c5103266eb578989c7552e623deca33bc7a80a57.jpeg) [@system](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/6 "2013-06-02T03:08:25Z")
How very scary...my prayers and good wishes are being sent, and like Ed mentioned, get screened sometime down the line.....Peace, Janet ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/7 "2013-06-02T14:12:58Z")
Thanks so much! He is in recovery. I am waiting to hear from my dad. ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/8 "2013-06-02T14:13:25Z")
Thank you! God Bless you, I am so happy to hear you are doing well! ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/9 "2013-06-02T14:13:46Z")
Thanks so much!! Very much appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/10 "2013-06-02T14:14:20Z")
Thank you so much! You are right I do need to be screened. Does that mean an MRI? ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/11 "2013-06-02T14:14:36Z")
Thank you I appreciate the prayers!!! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_baf_community/original/2X/c/c5103266eb578989c7552e623deca33bc7a80a57.jpeg) [@system](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/12 "2013-06-02T18:50:55Z")
If you have faith...pray for your brother...and know that I am sending a prayer out to that way ~ Colleen ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/13 "2013-06-03T01:07:26Z")
Thank you Colleen! The surgery went well however, he has pneumonia. An unexpected complication :( Your prayers are welcome and I will add you to my prayer list as well. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/ed_d/32/1268_2.png) [@Ed\_D](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Ed_D)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/14 "2013-06-03T03:17:34Z")
Most likely, however, it will also include that you provide any risk factors such as smoking etc. Answering these questions also have ramifications because the answers end up on charts which can affect past and future health, life and disability insurance costs and coverage. ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/15 "2013-06-03T12:13:16Z")
thanks Ed! something to think about! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_baf_community/original/2X/c/c5103266eb578989c7552e623deca33bc7a80a57.jpeg) [@system](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/16 "2013-06-03T20:15:58Z")
Oh Gosh...hopefully Doctors can get the pneumonia under control...keeping him and all of you in my thoughts and prayers...remember another thing..."the littlest improvements after brain surgery can be big..."...Hang in there ~ Colleen ---
**Author:** ![tommymommy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/tommymommy/32/3621_2.png) [@tommymommy](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/tommymommy)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/brother-just-went-in-to-surgery-very-scared/2454/17 "2013-06-04T00:46:24Z")
THANK YOU!!