Sideways update...

I heard from Marla (ok her blog, but she's on her way to her son's wedding in California) that Kelly is doing better. Her pain is more manageable and she is working hard at her physical therapy. Her sister Char is there with her.

That's all I got for now!

Nicole

Quick update on Monday 5/24/10

Kelly is out of ICU and doing fine. She is in alot of pain, but is on heavy doses of pain medication to keep her pain free.

More details as they come available...

Nicole

Surgery went well!

Kelly is resting in ICU right now, quite comfortably considering what she went through earlier. She was admitted to MDA on Friday, having her tumor embolized in preparation for Monday. Her nine hour surgery yesterday went very well, with the vast majority of the tumor being removed, two titanium rods screwed and cemented in place. And the best news is no paralysis!

Nicole (partially plagerized from Marla)

PS - Marla took a FANTASTIC photo of Kelly - quite possibly one of the best ever from a blackmail point of view - but out of respect for her (for now)...I won't post it. Keep your eyes out though, because as soon as she is back in Calfornia recovering at home...all bets are off. :)

Getting ready in Houston

Kelly and her friend Teresa arrived in Houston earlier this week. She spent the past few days having MRIs, X-rays, blood work and all the rest of the pre-op stuff. She checked in to have the embolization done at the hospital across the street from MD Anderson on Friday and then will be transferred over to MDA for the surgery that's on Monday. David, and her sisters Char and Marla will be there as well.

She seems to be in good spirits...she's been texting with me and making some jokes. I understand that she's also been harrassing Marla about getting a dress for her son's wedding that is 2 weeks from today. Ordering her to go out on Monday while she is in surgery with her older (sorry Char) sister to help her find just the right dress. So she is spunky and bossy still - somethings never change.

Will update on Monday after surgery.

Seventeen Days and Counting......

Yes, it's getting close again. Not only to surgery, but to traveling to Houston for prep and the big day. I will be flying out to Houston on Tuesday. May 11th and checking into the hospital on Friday, 14th. Since this is a very bloody surgery, the Dr.'s must first embolize the blood source to the spine prior to surgery. If all goes according to Hoyle, we will be in surgery Monday morning (17th) to remove as much tumor as possible from the spine (T3) and insert a metal rod.

Bionic Kelly!! Metal plates in my head, hip & spine!?! Seriously......what more could a girl ask for?
Bionic Boobies! (She said with a wink and a smile). And just to clarify, for all my sisters' “bloggers”, as much as I would like and need a new pair, at this time, unfortunately I have some other pressing matters I must resolve first :)

Theresa is baby-sitting me upon arrival on Tuesday and will stay until a few days after surgery. Marla is driving down to MD Anderson on Friday, and Char, David, Kathy (Theresa's sis), and my in-law's are all coming in on Sunday. Party Time.

Thanks again to everyone for sending good thoughts & prayers and to my very good friend Nicole who will continue to keep the blog updated. I appreciate the time and effort Nicole has offered to keeping my friends & family updated on my health. (Nic has 3 beautiful girls, that are in school, dance, scouts, parties, etc. and yet she still finds time for her friends!)

I am getting the jitters.........just a little bit. Seventeen days and counting.........