Since early this morning family and friends have been flowing in and out of Kelly’s hospital room bringing laughter, good cheer, flowers (including the strangest BRAIN flowers from France) and yummy goodies (Magnolia Bakery cupcakes and chocolate-dipped cherries!) It has been quite an eventful day.
Now that the storm has passed, we have time to reflect on one of our biggest blessings: finding the best neurovascular surgeon in the world to perform Kelly’s operation, Dr. Philip Stieg. His hands were guided by God. How can we ever thank him for bringing Kelly through this delicate operation with such success? We will remember him forever! If any of you ever needs a neurovascular surgeon, he’s the man!
Kelly had her post-op MRI early this morning before we arrived. Dr. Stieg reported this afternoon that the MRI came out fine (we will submit MRI and biopsy results to a few recommended oncologists for second opinions). He also announced that all her vital signs are normal and the leakage from the brain has diminished considerably, allowing him to approve her discharge tomorrow! Yahoooooooooooo........
After Dr. Stieg left, a skillful medical practitioner removed her head bandages and drain tube (Ani’s got it all on a video)! We were so surprised at how little of her hair had been shaved and how clean and neat the cut was stapled. It literally looks like she has a thin headband on her head. It’s just incredible how the body adjusts to a major surgery and begins to mend so quickly when it is in the hands of experts.
So, the plan is that the Dillon’s will head back to Mountainville tomorrow and the wonderful hospitality of Tio Kurt, Tia Bea and our young cousins, Charlotte and Ernesto. On November 9, Kelly returns to Dr. Stieg’s office to have the staples removed. On November 10, 2010 we fly home to Panama! Next week we receive critical info from pathology to determine whether or not she will need radiation. If necessary, our return date to Panama may change.
If you ask Kelly, the highlight of today (aside from the meals prepared by her personal chef) was being able to wash her hair!!!! The little pleasures of life!
~Mari
Hello Everyone, i saw a cool white owl fly over my car today, then like five minutes later i almost had a head on collision with a car passing. Over here owls are good luck and thank goodness we have someone watching over us and Kelly you really do. We are so looking forward to you returning home in a timely manner. Eating some of Pauline's fine grinds and just relaxing. Keep up the PMA, and you will get to PTY soon. Love, Oliver
ReplyDeleteWay to go Kelly. May your travel plans to Panama go as scheduled on the 11th. Knowing that there was nothing easy about this ordeal, you have certainly been an inspiration to all of us. May you have many more laughs with family and friends for years to come. Best to you Kelly. Paul and Linda
ReplyDeleteThis news are great! Obviously you are amazing and we clearly see what PMA can do. I'm so happy to hear you are coming back to Panama November 10. We look forward to see you soon. Today I was in school at parents meeting with the teachers and was very happy that both my children Arturo and Joey are doing great. When I go to school I always go in your office and say hello to you, so I am looking forward to see you at school in my next visit.
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Best wishes,
Debbie Jena and family
Kelly, I am sorry I didn't get to see you while I was in New York but I was sending lots of Positive Vibrations and Prayers your way! Keep that beautiful smile of your going and you will be back to PTY in no time.
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Hi Kelly! I have been following your journey closely and praying for you. The prayer mass Yoela held for you was absolutely beautiful. I know you will continue to recover babe, we will all continue to send you positive vibes from PTY. xoxo Lianne
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