Hi Meri, Thank you for your note! And you really know what you're talking about! After reading your note, I went back and read my file and you called it -- I did have a pituitary tumor apoplexy. Not even I knew what I had. Basically, everything happened to me so quickly and now I'm following up trying to learn what happened and what I need to do now to live. I realize now that I was lucky... Since it was an emergency, I didn't get to choose my doctor; however, I was lucky that the Chief of Neurosurgery at my hospital took my case. From what I remember, he reassured me of his skill with craniotomies (I think he gave me some ballpark number of how many he performed but I was so drugged up that now I don't remember). My cut isn't too bad, I think. My doc cut me at my widow's peak (about 1/2 inch in the middle of my forehead - 1/2 inch from the top of my forehead at the hairline) in a half circle, back into my hair, to the front of my right ear. Right now the only visible scar is the little bit on my forehead. My hairdresser has cut the rest of my hair into a "bob" and flipped most of it over to the scarry, shaved head side. By the way, my hairdresser is an angel. Two days after I was released from the hospital I went to see my hairdresser to see if he could do anything with my messy hair (I had long, curly hair and post surgery, I had 25% of it shaved off and I felt horrible both physically and emotionally). I think when I walked into the salon I shocked everyone in there. They weren't expecting what they saw. Anyway, my hairdresser grabbed me and said not to worry, he would make me feel pretty. He gave me a nice haircut that hides most of my scars but more importantly, he made me feel good. And on top of it all, he didn't charge me a thing! Can you tell me more about the Growth Hormone? My Endo called a few days ago and said that my recent lab results suggest I should be on growth hormones but she was going to wait until I see her again to prescribe them (because maybe something will change??? - I'm not really sure). What is the medication called? I'd like to research it. Thanks. Also, did you or do you know anyone who has had Diabetes Insipidus? I've been dealing with it since my surgery 4 wks ago and what a literal pain in the butt. Here's my question: What do you end up drinking all day? In the hospital, I was given water and fruit juices. The juices didn't end of quenching my thirst and water is getting boring. I'm now hooked on a light version of lemonade (not too tart or sugary) but I'm getting bored of this too. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Meri -- thanks again for all your help! I honestly don't know what I would do if I didn't have this forum! Best Wishes, Jen | 