Post-Surgey Update for Family and Friends:
Thank you for all the love and support and prayers for our family today. We truly felt surrounded by angels and had incredible peace during Kaity's procedure.
The doctors were able to completely remove the adrenal tumor. They also performed a bone marrow biopsy to check that as well. The tumor measured about 3.5cmx3.5cm and was directly behind her kidney. The surgeon was initially concerned about the proximity of the renal vein and another "rogue" vein in the area. He felt there was a high probability they would have to make a pretty wide incision to work around the obstacles to get to the tumor. We're very blessed that it turned out that he was able to do the entire procedure via laparoscope which was minimally invasive, was not a large incision, and will make recovery time much faster. The surgeon was very pleased with the result and the complete removal of the mass.
Kaity is now out of recovery and in the pediatrics ward at Memorial Hospital. She is pretty drugged up and in some pain but seems to be resting comfortably. We are here for at least tonight and about a 50/50 chance we will be here tomorrow night as well. All depending on her recovery tomorrow. We expect results on the bone marrow biopsy and the pathology report on the mass by the end of this week which will dictate the next treatment steps.
Thank you all for your love and prayers. They have been much appreciated. Many of you have been incredibly helpful, we're grateful for those of you watching our other kids, bringing us meals, and loving on us so well. We are a blessed family.
#Living Life
Kyle & Terra
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