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I had a 3cm adeno in left frontal lobe=craniotomy 1mo ago. no other disease known. i sleep a lot. how long is recovery? 69 and otherwise healthy.
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Sleep Craniotomy: Most people will return to normal sleep levels in 6-8 weeks after a craniotomy. You may also have had an anticonvulsant prescribed to prevent seizures. This class of medication will sedate or increase sleep requirements. Most people will adjust to medication in 6-8 weeks also. Try to increase aerobic exercise to improve sleep patterns as well as improve stamina.
Answered 2/19/2013
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Depends on resection: It sounds like you had the resection of a 3cm adeno (carcinoma). If this is the case, the extent of resection, the degree of surrounding edema (swelling) will play a role in recovery. Sleeping a lot is not uncommon and can be related to medications as well as the post-operative changes in the brain.
Answered 9/7/2013
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