Although, Kyle and I checked into the hospital at 5:00 this morning, surgery didn't start until 8:20 a.m. and finished at 11:45 a.m.--a little over three hours. They were able to use the same incision line as before. Dr. McCutcheon said that it was a tumor and not nercosis. It was shaped like a sausage with a length of 3.2 cm. He cut out the main tumor and an extra 5mm worth of surrounding tissue. He also cut out some of the tissue that connections the right brain with the left brain. He mentioned that second surgeries often require a longer recovery time--so we don't have an idea as to when we will be home. He will reevaluate on Monday.
We have confidence in the doctors here and feel good about having this tumor removed. Dr. McCutcheon said that no two GBM's are the same. Some grow fast and furious, while others are slower. But as much as you try to get all of the fingers out--it isn't unusual for some of them to grow back. That is why regular MRI's are an important tool to catch them early.
I'm doing great emotionally and physically. It is very hard to sit, but not too bad. Thanks again for your concern for us. Love, Lynette
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Great news. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! So glad it went well.. Glad you are doing well too.. Thinking about you guys often.. Let us know if you need anything!!
ReplyDeletewe love you guys-thanks for the updates. Our prayers are with you always!
ReplyDeleteWe're grateful for updates and we're praying for a speedy recovery. We sure miss your family!
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We're glad to hear that things went well. Kyle is very likely to prove the doctor's wrong about second surgeries taking longer to recover:) Please let Kyle know that we send our love and we will keep both of you in our prayers.
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Thought of you today during your surgery time and prayers were said then and will continue. Will look forward to your return and a speedy recovery...Love, John & Donna DePalma
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things went well. Hope the recovery is quick and you can come home soon.
ReplyDeleteThe longer I live, the more I see friends and loved ones struggle with challenges in their lives, the more I am convinced that Heavenly Father is aware of we, His children. He blesses us during these times with the power of Faith, to endure, to accept, to praise Him, regardless of those challenges. One of my favorite quotes, "Whatever God takes us to, He will take us through." Our daily prayers will continue to include you both. Love, John and Donna DePalma
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