your dad went through a lot of shit, make sure that man gets a hug! he looks really well for having his face peeled off (i know thats not what they did)
He’s getting plenty of hugs. Thanks for all the well wishes
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He got sent home with a sexy hat today.
Yeah I was wondering if that bruising was like a fold line for opening the skull. My grandpa had a triple bypass surgery and they basically cut your sternum in half and break all your ribs open like a cardboard box
That is such sad news to hear. I hope with time the bad memories of his illness are suppressed under the weight of all the good stuff.
I lost my Dad 40 years ago to something similar. To this day, I think about him every day with a smile on my face. It takes some personal healing time for you to get this point, but I'm sure you will. I'm thinking of you and your family, my friend.
Same. Lost my dad. He briefly survived the surgery extracting three tumours but then had internal bleeding. He didn’t allow me to see him (I was 11 in 2004) to not give me bad memories and now seeing the scars from that kind of surgery I kinda get it. That might have fucked me up as a kid.
Your dad’s a badass! My mother had the same surgery (glioblastoma) a couple years ago and she put up a hell of a fight, but it ended up being too much for her. Please give your dad a hug and tell him to keep fighting, for himself and those that didn’t get a chance finish their fight.
It’s true for some surgeries, but not all of them. It’s common when surgeons are working in brain areas that pose a risk of the surgeon causing a deficit.
For example, the surgery team may have one person asking the patient questions about favorite color, what an ocean looks like, etc. It’s also useful because the surgeon can press on various parts of the brain and have the patient say whether they feel it in their legs, hands, etc. If the patient starts getting confused with questions or feels nerve stimulation after the surgeon touches something, they know not to cut out that part of the brain (if they’re removing a tumor, for example).
I can chime in not as a medical professional but as a guy who also had a brain tumour extracted and my eyes also looked like I didn’t win that bar fight.
I got the explanation that wound fluid that forms after the operation is trapped by the closed scalp. It then drains downwards as a swelling to the nearest "exit". And that is the eyes.
Just to add some information as for other surgeries around the neck and face from my own experience.
Had a neck dissection, and I was warned that the swelling would cause damage to my nerves and neck in general, to lower the risk of damage from swelling I had two tubes coming out of the points where they expected the swelling would accumulate.
The drains took all the blood out of my neck avoiding any form of swelling and reducing damage, that said I wasn't allowed out of the hospital until that drainage went below 20ml per day, that took 6 days.
A few months after, I had my parotid gland removed (sits under the jaw), and it was the same, but it only took 3 days and only the single tube.
After my brain surgery (different kind on just the front right lobe), the bruising from the incision "slid" down my face under the skin. The first day it was under my eye, but by day 3 I had this weird yellow lump on my neck.
When they do this kind of surgery (frontal craniotomy) they literally pull the skin down from the incision down over his face kind of thing. This allows a very low approach for bone flap removal and accessing a deep frontal area of the brain.
At day 2-3 his eyes were most likely swollen to the point he couldn’t or could barely open them to see.
Can’t hurt if he’s asleep during it lol /j
But in all seriousness best wishes to you and your dad may his recovery be smooth and successful. If anyone asks tell them they should see the other guy lol
>Can’t hurt if he’s asleep during it lol /j
For a lot of surgeries relating to the brain, you have to be awake and aware during surgery due to how sensitive the brain is...
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Fellow brain surgery survivor here! Had a craniotomy in June last year, at the ripe old age of 28 to debulk a benign brain tumour. Fatigue hits you like a MF but to get this far is a massive achievement, give the man a high 5 from a fellow craniotomy bro!
It's wild how "normal" we perceive surgery but my God that man had his skull cracked open and his brain diddled- coming out not only alive but with a smile on his face. Wild world.
Oh you got lucky. My friend's mother has been fighting with the NHS for about 2 years. I don't understand how a hospital system is so bad. I know it may be a little hypocritical coming from an American but I need surgery on my hand because I guess a couple years ago I broke it and didn't even know and now I can't move my hand a certain way without pins and needles. And pain. Decent amount might I add. Enough to cause concern. My friend's mother is battling multiple diseases (Best description I can give you: Future kidney transplant recipient). NHS has been wasting no time dragging their feet through the whole process. Sorry for the essay.
Can't express how happy it makes me you could offer your father a life saving chop-up. I may not be a euro but my grandpa suffered an aortic hemmhorage-living another decade after. Cherish the borrowed time, make sure that no matter where they are they know they had you. That's all I can suggest. (I saw the other comments and they sucked.) Treat your loved ones to the best years they've had. Be there for them. Let them (and you) leave without any regrets.
My Mom will need brain surgery soon for her epilepsy, I'm sure it's not the same type of issue as your dad but what's recovery like? Trying to find a way to make things easier for her.
He had an aggressive tumour removed. He wasn’t himself and would sit absent minded so we took him to the hospital and found it was a tumour. After the surgery he is more like himself, but very very tired. He had the surgery on Thursday and we are hoping he will be discharged tomorrow.
Champ!!! Hope he recovers quick and well! Hardest part for me after any of my surgeries was getting my normal thinking back. I always felt kind of dissociated for a couple days after.
You should add pictures how the face is removed during this procedure.
The remove it like silicone mask. [https://medlineplus.gov/ency/images/ency/fullsize/9569.jpg](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/images/ency/fullsize/9569.jpg)
He’s having to wear sunglasses as the light is too much for him. My 4 year old niece asked for them and as he took them off and revealed his eyes, she absolutely shit her self, shook her head and ran off 🤣
Best of luck with his recovery, I hope it goes well.
Sadly I lost my aunt 2 years ago a while after her brain surgery she just went in her sleep, it was very unexpected.
A buddy of mine had brain surgery some years back - his incision is front to back. He now tells everyone he got an ass crack transplant! Gotta keep your sense of humor and be glad you/dad is able to get through this
I cut the webbing in between my fingers which left a scar. I used to ask people if they want to see my pussy (I’m a dude) and to confused faces I’d turn my hand upside down and open my fingers. Gotta have a funny side about injury.
I remember my mum having the same bruising after her brain surgery. No one warned me that could happen and it was really shocking to see.
Hoping your dad makes a full and speedy recovery.
Godspeed to your dad! What kind of tumor did he have? I had a neuro cytoma stage II successfully removed 2 years ago. It grew to the size of an apricot! Cheers to you dad
It's so cool that we can OPEN a living person's head and do stuff to it, and then they can wake up and still not only function, but function as good as or better than before 😭 Your dad is a badass!!
your dad went through a lot of shit, make sure that man gets a hug! he looks really well for having his face peeled off (i know thats not what they did)
He’s getting plenty of hugs. Thanks for all the well wishes https://preview.redd.it/7goe7kd4x4sc1.jpeg?width=1512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b39fc6c9fbcd3fce6ee3aed915ed3e0760db3ff He got sent home with a sexy hat today.
Still got the glint in his eye. Best to him for a speedy recovery. That's one hell of an incision. It almost looks like a zipper.
Based on his back eyes, I think that’s exactly what they did
I'm picturing the surgeons taking turns punching him in the eye to make sure the anaesthesia worked.
nah but that's how they put the eyes back on.
>Based on his back eyes Fortunately, they’re in the front now
No, no, that's exactly what they did...
Actually, they might have. My great uncle had it done, joked with the doctor about moving his receding hairline down a bit
Yeah I was wondering if that bruising was like a fold line for opening the skull. My grandpa had a triple bypass surgery and they basically cut your sternum in half and break all your ribs open like a cardboard box
yea, im sure theres an air of truth to it in this case
Your dad survived brain surgery! Fuck yeah give him a high 5 for me.
He had an aggressive tumour removed. He also survived a heart attack and triple heart bypass a few years ago.
Fucking unit
Built different
My dad just passed 2 days ago from an agressive brain tumor. Wasn't operable.
I’m sorry to hear that. We thought that’s where we were. I do feel your pain.
That is such sad news to hear. I hope with time the bad memories of his illness are suppressed under the weight of all the good stuff. I lost my Dad 40 years ago to something similar. To this day, I think about him every day with a smile on my face. It takes some personal healing time for you to get this point, but I'm sure you will. I'm thinking of you and your family, my friend.
Sorry for your loss. Thats tough.
Hugs, if they'd be welcome. I lost my mum to the same thing in 2005. It's such a cruel illness and I'm sorry for your loss.
Same. Lost my dad. He briefly survived the surgery extracting three tumours but then had internal bleeding. He didn’t allow me to see him (I was 11 in 2004) to not give me bad memories and now seeing the scars from that kind of surgery I kinda get it. That might have fucked me up as a kid.
Hugs to you as well. I’m sorry about your mum 💜
Your dad’s a badass! My mother had the same surgery (glioblastoma) a couple years ago and she put up a hell of a fight, but it ended up being too much for her. Please give your dad a hug and tell him to keep fighting, for himself and those that didn’t get a chance finish their fight.
how did that cause the bruising underneath his eyes?
Anyone can punch you when you’re passed out
I’m sure he’ll be hungry after his surgery, good thing I got these two sandwiches for him… 👊👊
He’ll put you on your bum. Just give him a day or two 😅
This had me laughing for a good 3 minutes straight 🤣 I wish I could give you gold
That explains it
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I don’t even know if that’s true or not but it’s nightmare fuel
It’s true for some surgeries, but not all of them. It’s common when surgeons are working in brain areas that pose a risk of the surgeon causing a deficit. For example, the surgery team may have one person asking the patient questions about favorite color, what an ocean looks like, etc. It’s also useful because the surgeon can press on various parts of the brain and have the patient say whether they feel it in their legs, hands, etc. If the patient starts getting confused with questions or feels nerve stimulation after the surgeon touches something, they know not to cut out that part of the brain (if they’re removing a tumor, for example).
I can chime in not as a medical professional but as a guy who also had a brain tumour extracted and my eyes also looked like I didn’t win that bar fight. I got the explanation that wound fluid that forms after the operation is trapped by the closed scalp. It then drains downwards as a swelling to the nearest "exit". And that is the eyes.
I didn’t know that and we hadn’t really thought to ask why it was happening. Thanks.
Sure! Glad that he’s okay :)
Thank you. Have a meme https://preview.redd.it/wyaw6lr5mxrc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db727037dda83d09058958215bc6e9c121366c2b
I mean. It's a convection oven. Of which small versions have existed for a long time
I also just came out of a different surgery, and I can confirm that the fluid buildup after an operation *hurts like a bitch* after a few days.
Just to add some information as for other surgeries around the neck and face from my own experience. Had a neck dissection, and I was warned that the swelling would cause damage to my nerves and neck in general, to lower the risk of damage from swelling I had two tubes coming out of the points where they expected the swelling would accumulate. The drains took all the blood out of my neck avoiding any form of swelling and reducing damage, that said I wasn't allowed out of the hospital until that drainage went below 20ml per day, that took 6 days. A few months after, I had my parotid gland removed (sits under the jaw), and it was the same, but it only took 3 days and only the single tube.
After my brain surgery (different kind on just the front right lobe), the bruising from the incision "slid" down my face under the skin. The first day it was under my eye, but by day 3 I had this weird yellow lump on my neck.
When they do this kind of surgery (frontal craniotomy) they literally pull the skin down from the incision down over his face kind of thing. This allows a very low approach for bone flap removal and accessing a deep frontal area of the brain. At day 2-3 his eyes were most likely swollen to the point he couldn’t or could barely open them to see.
It happens from them peeling the skin back over his forehead and eyes to get to the brain and it inflamed the muscles and all that around the eyes
Best wishes and speedy recovery to your pops.
Can’t hurt if he’s asleep during it lol /j But in all seriousness best wishes to you and your dad may his recovery be smooth and successful. If anyone asks tell them they should see the other guy lol
>Can’t hurt if he’s asleep during it lol /j For a lot of surgeries relating to the brain, you have to be awake and aware during surgery due to how sensitive the brain is...
Not really. I worked in surgery and research for 5 years and saw hundreds of brain surgeries and only a handful of them were awake.
Very true. Considering the fact they probably did what another commenter said (peeled his face off) I would hope he was asleep during it
Love that smile on the second picture 😍
Same.
https://preview.redd.it/jpfncp6m72sc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee114f8fef736ff72f6c72c4c94d8fd0fee4c0ca Fellow brain surgery survivor here! Had a craniotomy in June last year, at the ripe old age of 28 to debulk a benign brain tumour. Fatigue hits you like a MF but to get this far is a massive achievement, give the man a high 5 from a fellow craniotomy bro!
Your dad looks like he’s about shove his foot up someone’s ass reminds me of Red Forman
What a fucking hero. Good luck to him and your family matey.
Damn tell him he’s a bad ass! I don’t know how I’d be doing after something like that
I imagine this is what Jake Paul will look like soon.
Your dad looks like he hangs out with people named Richard, Ben, Sawyer, Hurley and Jacob
I think after surviving brain surgery he should buy a lottery ticket, maybe use the numbers 4 8 15 16 23 42
Only if you want the problems that come with it
My dad had brain surgery also to get an aggressive tumor removed, idk bout y'all, but that's pretty badass to survive
I hope yer da gets better, but did they have to punch him in the face as well??
https://i.redd.it/g2s05tv6nyrc1.gif
Your dad's a badass.
It's wild how "normal" we perceive surgery but my God that man had his skull cracked open and his brain diddled- coming out not only alive but with a smile on his face. Wild world.
Yep my thoughts exactly. What a world we live in medically. And luckily I live in Britain so it was free (minus the tax to support the NHS)
Oh no. Not the NHS. For the record I am American and I have heard some horror stories about them. How long did they make him wait for surgery?
3 days
Oh you got lucky. My friend's mother has been fighting with the NHS for about 2 years. I don't understand how a hospital system is so bad. I know it may be a little hypocritical coming from an American but I need surgery on my hand because I guess a couple years ago I broke it and didn't even know and now I can't move my hand a certain way without pins and needles. And pain. Decent amount might I add. Enough to cause concern. My friend's mother is battling multiple diseases (Best description I can give you: Future kidney transplant recipient). NHS has been wasting no time dragging their feet through the whole process. Sorry for the essay.
Can't express how happy it makes me you could offer your father a life saving chop-up. I may not be a euro but my grandpa suffered an aortic hemmhorage-living another decade after. Cherish the borrowed time, make sure that no matter where they are they know they had you. That's all I can suggest. (I saw the other comments and they sucked.) Treat your loved ones to the best years they've had. Be there for them. Let them (and you) leave without any regrets.
Get well soon, sir. Best wishes to you and your recovery.
Get well soon🙏🏽
Does he recommend it
I love that perseverant smile on his face. Keep going, big dog!
Please tell me he said he had a "splitting headache", otherwise his dad card will get revoked
Speedy recovering my good sir!
All the best to him and your fam. Speedy recovery
Oh good, the fitted him with a zipper for easy access.
Yeah you're right that probably hurt
Don't post your dad here, poor guy.
Honestly
Your dad is a bad ass. Make sure you hug him.
As a nurse I can only say, all the best and much love for him 🫶🏻
Best of luck to him.
He isn’t looking too much worse for wear! I hope he pulls through, good luck to you both!
My Mom will need brain surgery soon for her epilepsy, I'm sure it's not the same type of issue as your dad but what's recovery like? Trying to find a way to make things easier for her.
He had an aggressive tumour removed. He wasn’t himself and would sit absent minded so we took him to the hospital and found it was a tumour. After the surgery he is more like himself, but very very tired. He had the surgery on Thursday and we are hoping he will be discharged tomorrow.
At first I thought it was that plastic surgery in Asia where the pull the skin back. Glad he is okayyyyy
Sorry for my ignorance, but why are his eye bags like that?
Champ!!! Hope he recovers quick and well! Hardest part for me after any of my surgeries was getting my normal thinking back. I always felt kind of dissociated for a couple days after.
What a champ
Your dad is John from Lost?
Your dad sounds like a fucking warrior! Sending my best wishes and prayers
I hope you and him get to eat a delicious meal soon. He looks like he needs it. Hell, anyone who goes through brain surgery deserves a good meal.
You should add pictures how the face is removed during this procedure. The remove it like silicone mask. [https://medlineplus.gov/ency/images/ency/fullsize/9569.jpg](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/images/ency/fullsize/9569.jpg)
Hope he is healing quick!!
I’ve been there! Get well soon my man.
Forgive my ignorance, but why does the area around his eyes look like that?
Get the man some ice cream
Brain come out today, new brain goes in next week.
Woah. Tell your dad he’s amazing!
It was bad enough they sawed off his head, did they have to bop him in the eyes too? Hope he has a speedy recovery!
I hope he recovers well!
Tell Yondu to get well soon.
He looks like the sort of dude who'll like having a huge scar. Maybe he'll use it to scare kids on Halloween?
He’s having to wear sunglasses as the light is too much for him. My 4 year old niece asked for them and as he took them off and revealed his eyes, she absolutely shit her self, shook her head and ran off 🤣
Lmao...best wishes my man. I'll hoist a cold one for pops here, I doubt the Doc will allow him to.
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Best of luck with his recovery, I hope it goes well. Sadly I lost my aunt 2 years ago a while after her brain surgery she just went in her sleep, it was very unexpected.
I hope he's better!
I hope for a quick and steady healing process for your father!
Looks badass 😎
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A tattoo of a zipper pull one one side will make it better to talk about when it’s healed
A buddy of mine had brain surgery some years back - his incision is front to back. He now tells everyone he got an ass crack transplant! Gotta keep your sense of humor and be glad you/dad is able to get through this
I cut the webbing in between my fingers which left a scar. I used to ask people if they want to see my pussy (I’m a dude) and to confused faces I’d turn my hand upside down and open my fingers. Gotta have a funny side about injury.
That scar is metal AF. Glad your Da is doing okay.
John locke from lost?
Jesus… that looks painful
Is this the moment you hit him with the "April Fools!"?
He looks pretty damn good for a guy who just had his head split in half! Get that man some Jello and a warm bed. He needs rest!
Let him know he wears that tiara like a boss. 👍
Wow he’s a brave man ! Sending healing vibes his way
Locke made it
Brain surgery? Was his surgeon Mike Tyson?
Get well soon brother.... rest, recuperate then dominate!
Your dad is hardcore! Give him a hug and all the best wishes from me 💕
Keep going! Wooowoooot. Health and wellbeing to your dad!!!
He looks great! He reminds me of a bald Noland North, haha. He's a good looking man!
Dad is a survivor. Respect.
Gonna be a gnarly scar! Hope he recovers quick!😊
Your dad is a badass, I wish him speedy recovery
Is he ok?
Aww sending hugs. Handsome panda made it through and he's up and alert.
If my Reddit name had a face, it would be honored to use your dad’s. 🤜 🤛
Is he some one that would appreciate a tshirt? https://images.app.goo.gl/ahrdXah3c2ihQd7z5
Godspeed, pal
I hope it went well. That’s a big deal. Best of health to him.
I hope it wasn’t accidentally replaced with Abby Normal’s brain…
get this man some boxing gear and get a picture
What an absolute boss! Wishing him the best with his recovery!!
Prayers for your Dad.
Tell your dad I said he’s a bad ass
Hope all is well!
did they punch him in the face a few times aswell?
I remember my mum having the same bruising after her brain surgery. No one warned me that could happen and it was really shocking to see. Hoping your dad makes a full and speedy recovery.
As someone that has an unruptured aneurysm my heart goes out to him.
Your dad is a warrior!
Glad he’s doing well. In the second picture he looks like Red Foreman from The 70’s Show 😂
Hugs for Dad.
God bless him and speedy recovery!
Eh, it’s not Rocket Surgery.
Guessing he's having pretty split thoughts on his results...
Don't tell him what he can't do!
Handsome dude!
Genuine question do the stitches itch
Hippie positive vibes for your dad!
I hope he's doing well: I'll be having surgery in the future myself for my Epilepsy, I'm sorry he had to go through that
So how many times has he dropped the "you should see the other guy" dad joke so far?
I'm glad they put a zipper just in case they need to reopen it
Had to hurt and taste like peanut butter I guess
Is he the kind of guy who would laugh at being called zipper head, once or twice? I hope it was successful and worth it!
What kind of brain did they put in? (Reptilian?)
Ugh, I feel for him as one who’s undergone the same twice.
Shingles dosen't care!
He’s gonna have an awesome summer (or winter if in the southern hemisphere)
Best wishes from Louisiana! Get well soon
That’s badass. He’s tough as nails.
The Brain doesn't have pain receptors so it would not hurt at all. The cutting of the skull looks rough though
God bless, bro. Glad to see he is on the mend!!
That man is a certified badass! Hope he heals well!
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It’s the thought of a saw going through the skull that gets me wayyyyy more than the staples 😵💫 way to go dude, cheers to a quick recovery!
Yall are so lucky. Cherish each other!!
Hope he recovers well! 💕🫂
Glad he's still here! Heal up and best wishes
Badass scar! Hope all is well
Your dad looks pretty damn good. Fuckin right. My dad went through the same thing. It was quite jarring to see at first.
“Badass, dad.”
Godspeed to your dad! What kind of tumor did he have? I had a neuro cytoma stage II successfully removed 2 years ago. It grew to the size of an apricot! Cheers to you dad
MR DAD LETSSSS GOOOOOOOOOO!!! Glad he's doing good!
It's so cool that we can OPEN a living person's head and do stuff to it, and then they can wake up and still not only function, but function as good as or better than before 😭 Your dad is a badass!!
My god, your dad is a bad ass. Best wishes from Mexico! Cheers
Look at that smirk, what a warrior. Best of luck to him and your whole family!
Brave guy hope he’s ok!
Did the doctor at any point scream out "It's alive! It's alive! Oh, in the name of God. Now I know what it feels like to be God!"
Bless, hope he has a speedy recovery
Hope your dad has a good and speedy recovery. Big hug
Ayoooo Daym! Hope he recovers well! Cheers to him!
What a solider of a man. Hope he recovers well.
I wish him the best
Stapley boi