Hi all,
More good news to share today. Laurie has made remarkable strides in recovering relatively quickly from her major surgery. After a few days in great pain and mainly only wanting to groan and sleep, she woke up like a wilted flower that finally got watered today--full of renewed energy. She's up and walking and eating for the first time and it looks like she'll actually be discharged tomorrow morning!
Dr. Watkins, her surgeon, told us that a CT scan from yesterday confirmed that it seems the operation went well. There will be more information that we will get in the next several weeks and six months (upcoming CT scans) that will let us truly know the impact of this week's events, but we are excited to have taken this step.
There are more hurdles to come (including 6 more months of chemo beginning in about another month), but this procedure at the very least effectively keeps Laurie in the race. And after 25 marathons and with a fighting and enjoying life spirit, that's lots to feel positive and hopeful about in this moment.
As always, thanks for your great support and love, so take a breath and then keep it coming!
with love,
Neal
Excellent news. Let's hope there's more in the near future.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful news! With such a positive spirit I know she will continue to do well. Attitude is reposnsible for so much in the recovery phase of any medical battle. My love and prayers are with you both! Love you, Evelyn
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I am so happy to see this posting!!! I spoke to Helga this morning so I knew some stuff but this is great.
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Sue Hochberg
I'm so glad to hear that both the procedure and your recovery are going so well. Yeah hooray for discharge from the hospital. Please do keep up the great work, and know that all of us are thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.
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Alice Brody
Neal,
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you. Please don't lose yourself and need for hugs and self- care. Hope you are taking good care and have your own supports to laugh and cry with. My thoughts and heart are with you.
Randi Anderson
My positive thoughts are being sent your way Laurie! I am praying you go home soon to finish resting and to get stronger!
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Joanne
What great news You are truly a remakable person
ReplyDeleteJoAnne S
Thank you so much for this wonderful news. We are so glad that Laurie is feeling good. Love the flower metaphor.
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