Hello Dr. Surgeon!! You know when the big guy comes out there's going to be some news. And there is!! Tumzilla has been relegated to numerous small jars in the pathology lab. His exact words "The resection went very well, and Amy is doing fine."
The tumor was a oligodendroglioma probably stage 2 which basically means benign!! Unfortunatly, (but also as he predicted last week) Dr. Surgeon was not able to remove the entire tumor. He had to leave a few Tinytumas behind. He said this was fairly common because this type of tumor is not actually curable but one that can be controlled. Let's see...what else did he say? That's about it. All the brain surgeons I know are stoic and quiet like this guy...probably because they are so smart and spend a great deal of time dealing with...well...brains.
Amy will be up in an hour and we'll get to see her. But for now...SHE'S OKAY!! Buh bye Tumzilla...not nice knowing you at all...glad you are gone.
This blog is being presented by Amy Jo Carlson's friends so that all those concerned about Amy's progress in conquering her brain tumor can receive regular updates.
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That's awesome news and thank you for the update. I have been thinking about Amy all day calling mom and dad with "have your heard anything?" If you need anything let Renee and I know.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it is over with. Now the road to recovery. Prayers continue.
ReplyDeleteCarla Malone
WHEW! Now it's focus on the recovery time! Amy, that Paul and I are SO relieved Tumzilla is no longer in your head but rather small jars of captivity! What a fighter you are Amy!
ReplyDeleteAll our love and positive thoughts, Jamie and Paul
It has been a really long day but everything went the best it could possibly go. When i left Jo she was awake and in some pain. The nurses were trying to keep her awake. They didn't want to give her too much pain medicine. My parents are there to comfort her. Her short term memory was struggling, she kept asking how did the surgery go, but they said that is pretty normal. We are happy that today is almost over and she can start her way to recovery and feeling good finally. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. We couldn't have made it through today without all of your strength and support that all of you have given us and Jo.
ReplyDeleteAaron
Dear Amy,
ReplyDeleteMercy has kept me informed on how you are doing. My heart and prayers go out to you. I can't imagine how you have been able to keep teaching. Take care of yourself and wrap yourself in the warmth of God's love and the strength of your family and friends.
Anna Favrow
Coach, You've won battle number 1 and defeated Tumzilla! We're so glad to hear your surgery was successful -- now for the recovery which we pray will be as smooth as possible. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. (P.S. Thank your friends for writing this blog!)
ReplyDelete--Sandra Scheuler