A blog for the family and friends of Kim Gillespie regarding her medical trials and tribulations associated with the genetic disease Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL).
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Surgery was a success!!!
Just got off the phone with Steve. Kim's surgery ended around 5:30 p.m. and they have seen her in ICU. She is swollen & experiencing pain, but talking up a storm! (Hard to believe - LOL!) She is VERY excited about the success of the surgery. She can feel and move all of her extremities & the surgeon said it could not have gone better! He was able to remove all three tumors - 2 of them that were feeding two cysts - as well, as the third tumor in her cervical spine. He also shaved off some bone that was sticking out from a previous surgery. The doctor anticipates that she may be ready to leave the hospital in 6-7 days! It appears that all of our prayers were answered...
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3 comments:
What a relief!! I am so, so happy to hear the great news. Hugs and kisses to all the Gillespie's. That is so amazing!!
Love,
Shelly
Great news for Kim. We will keep the prayers coming.
Yvonne Burke
I agree...what a relief! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need any help with Alyssa, etc.! Love, Lori Grauer
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