I have just found out that I have a subarachnoid cyst on my thoracic spine. Can anyone who has had surgery for this give me an idea of what to expect? I see a neurosurgeon in 2 weeks but am going nuts wondering what will happen. I'm having fairly serious issues with pain, numbness, and loss of strength in my hand and arm so I'm guessing some form of surgery but beyond that I have no idea. How long does recovery take? How do they actually remove the cyst? I'm going crazy trying to find out anything as I keep finding information about arachnoid cysts in the brain as well.

Renee'