Life as a pilot after brain surgery

It's done! I had brain surgery to remove a tumour - here's my experience of brain tumor surgery, see how the operation went, what happened in hospital, and what my future looks like for me after the tumour was removed. It's great to be Back from brain surgery.

There are some details of my operation and brain tumour pathology that I've chosen not to include in this video as I want to keep some aspects private, I hope you can understand.

[Icehippieviking]

Licensed VFR private pilot here. I'm also a 13 year breast cancer survivor. It's wonderful that you're getting better! Take your time and relax. You will get back in your airplane before you know it!

[madmoo]

A pause in life is just a pause, and I'm glad you've hit play again.

[bugged]

Oh Stefan I'm so happy to see your smiling Take care

[howietraining]

Sat morning, cup of coffee, empty the dishwasher, feed the cat and suddenly I’m watching this and I’m in tears. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the reality check. Hope the recovery is swift and you’re back in the air soon.

[marty_k]

Never clicked so fast! Glad to see you back.

[rjmilne]

Hi Stef, I am a commercial pilot, own a Cirrus SR22 too and have been watching you for years. Your youtube content is something my wife and I can always agree on is great content. I lost my medical owing to an eye condition years ago and got it back against all odds. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and is doing so well despite being told otherwise. We just want to say you are an absolute legend, we love watching your videos and we wish you a fast recovery and know you will be back to flying before you know it. Go well!

[stewartmichie]

Was thinking about you just the other day as a Cirrus flew over my home. Glad you're well!

[kareemmarwan]

On my mind and in my prayers Stefan. Kareem here, surgeon and student pilot. Huge fan of yours 💚

[ivanb]

good to hear.
my wife (not a pilot) had a golf ball sized tumour removed 22 years back, and has been good ever since.

[nemosandman]

Quel plaisir de vous revoir mon cher Stefan!
Pardon my French but I’m so happy to hear from you.

Good to see you back looking so well. Godspeed on your new journey. You will get to where you need and want to be.

[letsseeif]

I learnt to fly at Moorabbin in 1957. In 2000 I had a radical prostatectomy and two lots or ray treatment. I'm still going strong in 2024. Get well Stefan. We need you back flying.

[bigfelladave]

So good to hear all went well, keep fighting and you will be back up in the air in no time

[lexhofstetter]

This made my month. It always feels like Stef is a family member❤️ love this news.

[TimNjiru]

Always inspired by your videos. Just from my Medicals a few hours ago and now applying for my SPL to be back. Crossing fingers for that. Wishing you a quick recovery.

[richard--s]

It's great that you are recovering good! Don't hurry, take your time. That's good for your health too.

And don't worry about the background noise, it just adds some realism to your video. Yes, we are there with you when we watch the video, it's not a voice over in a studio, it was really recorded there, great!

The microphone is so good, it records your voice very well and the background noise is just in the background. It's perfect! It's real!

[Hex]

3:40 made me tear up. What a great video

[michaelroby]

This past weekend I turned 70. Six summers ago I was still hiking 14’ers. But my knees are gone now. Last year I had a blip on my medical that grounded me. Never take it for granted.

[peterblackmore]

All the best Stefan - lucky for you and family that you listened to your body.

[ollydearden]

Look after yourself Stefan. Looking great. Really enjoy your videos.