Kelly was taken to surgery at 7:45 am this morning. It took an hour to position her and surgery began at 9:30 am. We have had two updates so far, at 10 am & 12 noon. Both times we were told things are going well and her vitals are good. Dr. Weinberg will be with her another 2-4 hours and then Dr. Hanasono will take over for another 5-7 hours. Updates will be given every 2 hours and we will then update the blog.
Thanks for all the prayers and comments. Kelly will be so happy to read them tomorrow. What a nice Valentine for her to see how loved she is!
2:45 pm UPDATE
The surgical nurse just told us Dr. Weinberg is finishing up & Dr. Hanasono should be taking over shortly. She said all went well, Kelly's vitals are good and that she had several units of blood given to her. The next update should be around 4:00 pm. Also, Dr. Weinberg should be coming to speak to us as soon as he is free so an earlier update may be possible. So far so good!
4:45 pm UPDATE
As David said, the tumor is gone! Dr. Weinberg said all went well, with the almost complete removal of the tumor after 11 years. Dr. Hanasono is closing the wound now and has decided to NOT take the back muscle & skin graft but instead try to close it by using the existing skin. If it does not take by mid-week next week they will need to do the skin flap surgery. Please pray for Kelly that all goes well and she will heal better than hoped for in the next few days. We will update when Dr. Hanasono finishes, hopefully in the next hour or two.
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10 comments:
keep fighting Kelly. I'm thinking and praying for you all day today. God is with you and will keep you safe. Can't wait to see you again. Love Lenora
Marla and Char, thanks for the updates, I will be stalking the blog all day.
Kelly vitals are good, keep up the good work. May the healing hands of God be covering and protecting you.
You are loved. Cousin Cher
Marla & Char, thank you for the updates today. Kelly is so lucky to have you both.
Kelly, glad to hear your vitals are good..I can only imagine the conversations you are having! We are all fighting along side of you! Love you, Denise & the boys
Thanks Marla. Sending lots of love and positive energy!
Nicole
The hourly updates are wonderful and it is so much easier to breath after I read them. I love Kelly so much and cannot wait till she is able to regain control of her life. My thougths and prayers (yes Kelly, prayers) are with you today. Love, Pam
Dearest Kelly,
My sisters, Terri and Linda, and I, with our little mother (Aunt Lillian) have been praying both together and when we are apart for your complete healing and restoration. We have prayed that you would be resting in the palm of our sweet Lord's hand throughout this surgery, and that He would guard and protect you and guide your surgeon's hands.
We love you so much, Kelly, and thank God for the blessing of you in our lives.
Be strong dear heart, this pain will pass and you will soon be on the mend.
We love you,
cousin Kathy and Aunt Lillian
OXOXOXOXO
Kel,
May you continue to be strong. I know the road ahead is long but with the love, support and prayers of family and friends I know it be a blessed journey.
We all love you and are with you today.
Bryan, Judy, Natalie, Adam Brad and Katie.
Kelly:
Thinking and praying of you all day and know that with God's help the doctors will do the impossible. You will be 100% soon.
Love
Phyllis
My Dearest Kelly...Candles and prayers have been lifted to the heavens above for the Lord to have His arms around you and keep you close to His heart on todays journey...Trust in His love and His plan for you. And dear Marla and Char...what wonderful earthly angels God has made sure that Kelly is blessed with. Love to you all...Cousin Dee Ricks
Kelly - Been praying and thinking about you all day...so glad the surgery went well...prayers will continue for your speedy recovery... Lots of Love, Andrea Chavez Christensen
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