So, I was diagnosed with the colloid cyst 2 months ago, I am in the Active Duty Military and they are moving me to San Antonio, as that is where the surgery will be taking place at SAMMC. I am having doubts about surgery though, I read these stories of people who, 7 years post surgery, still have chronic headaches, severe pain, memory loss and one post i read was 9 years and he was JUST now able to return to work. Is surgery worth it? Seems like most of the time it isn't a good choice, it doesn't really relieve any symptoms, just prevents the "sudden death" from happening. I am about to tell my superiors that I want to wait and see if the cyst grows or moves, because only thing I am having is the occasional chronic headache. Maybe once a month that happens.