What can you not do after pituitary surgery?

Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weightlifting, and aerobic exercise, for 1 to 2 weeks. If you had surgery through your skull: Try not to lie flat when you rest or sleep for the first 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.

Is pituitary surgery painful?

The cuts the doctor made (incisions) may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. You may also have numbness and shooting pains near your wound, or swelling and bruising around your eyes. As your wound starts to heal, it may start to itch. Medicines and ice packs can help with headaches, pain, swelling, and itching.

Can a pituitary tumor change your personality?

Personality changes are also common when a pituitary tumour causes the pituitary gland to over- or under-produce hormones. This can affect your emotions and cause changes in your sex drive. Larger tumours can have a greater effect on personality, as they generally affect a greater area of the brain.

What happens after a pituitary tumor is removed?

It can take up to 6 weeks to fully recover. The cuts the doctor made (incisions) may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. You may also have numbness and shooting pains near your wound, or swelling and bruising around your eyes. As your wound starts to heal, it may start to itch.

How will I feel after pituitary surgery?

You will feel tired, and your front teeth or upper lip may feel numb. You may gain weight. You may also have trouble breathing through your nose. You may have bruises under your eyes or on the side of your nose, and you may not be able to smell as well as usual.

How successful is pituitary tumor surgery?

The success rate is about 60% with growth-hormone secreting macroadenomas [2]. Some pituitary tumors remain surgically incurable due to invasion of the cavernous sinuses and other important structures.

Is a pituitary tumor considered a disability?

Pituitary disorders and pituitary tumors are deemed disabling conditions under Section 9.00 – Endocrine Disorders. It states that if any individual suffers from hormone production disruption, which affects the normal functioning of the other endocrine glands then such an individual qualifies for benefits.