...the tumors have both grown, and the top one is growing into a Q-shape which will get in the way of the CSF flow if it keeps reaching out. Not a good thing when trying to avoid hydrocephalus. The bottom one isn't blocking any fluid yet, but the neurosurgeon couldn't tell if it was coming out of the brain stem or the cerebellum - so it has definitely gotten big enough to make it intermittently problematic. Or in layman's terms - getting them out now it a really, really good thing.
The surgery is planned to start around 1pm and depending how scar tissue healed from the last surgery, she should be out and in the Pediatric ICU sometime after 8pm. She's super excited and a little bit nervous (because she's not sure what the operating room looks like - but she's been promised a tour so everything should be lovely). And Mom and Dad are surprisingly calm - might have a little to do with the hundreds of prayers that have been offered on her behalf. Thank you for helping make today a lot more peaceful than it could have been.
Our cell phone will be off most of the time we're in the hospital and they're planning on keeping her around for a week. Our phone time is limited to emergencies only, so if you need to get a hold of us, leave a comment on the blog!
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Thanks for the updates. We had a family fast for Sada on Sunday and I put her name on the prayer roll in the Portland Temple today. She is in our thoughts and prayers today and every day. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and sending healing thoughts your way. Dr. Kestle is one of the best, your sweetie is in good hands. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWith hope and peace,
Janet, Luke's mom
Big hugs, Sada!
ReplyDeletewe're thinking about you and praying for you!
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We did get all your comments, but Primary Children's network deleted them instead of publishing them... thanks for sending lots of love!
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