It's about 11:oopm and Olivia is resting. We arrived at the hospital at 6:00am and she was in the OR by 7:30am. Almost 12 hours later we got the word that she was in the ICU. She did very well through it all. We are incredibly thankful to have had three excellent surgeons on her case: Dr. Gebhardt (the main guy), Dr. Weldon (the vascular guy), and Dr. Samson (the plastic surgeon). The procedure went better than expected -- she didn't lose any blood vessels, and they did not have to use muscle to help close. Both of these will make a huge difference in the healing process and in building her strength. She'll be in the hospital for 6 or 7 days and then a little break for healing before getting back to chemo.
We also got the GREAT news from Olivia's oncologist, Dr. Renella, that her scans came back clear. We still have a long road ahead, but the results have all been positive so far. Thanks for hanging in with us. Your love and support make a HUGE difference in keeping Olivia positive and helping her to stay strong.
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Michelle and all
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to read this great news!! You have been in our thoughts more than normal today and its fabulous to read such encouraging news!
Stay Strong!
Much Love
The Herguths
What a relief it must be for all of you to hear such terrific news! We wish Olivia all the best for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteBob, Darcey, Callie and Kevin
We are so excited to hear this news!!! What a relief!
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Gracey!!! Katy, David, and Robbie too!
Oh I'm so happy!!!!!! I'm happy that your surgery went great and is behind you!
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-Amanda
Olivia,
ReplyDeleteThe news of your successful surgery has put big smiles on our faces today.
We're so happy to hear the encouraging news and hope you have a comfortable recovery and get to go home soon.
Love,
Kate, Brian, Maddie and Ellie
Glad to hear things went well!!! Stay strong and get some rest.
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Micheline
I'm thrilled that you were blessed with such good news! Keeping all of you in my prayers.
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Lisa G
I am so glad you all are on the "other side" of this surgery now. Thank you Michele for keeping us updated. I'm sure it was the longest 12 hours of your lives. We've been thinking of you constantly and hoping that everything went smoothly. Thank God it did. Olivia - we are so proud of you and your bravery. Really, your whole family deserves medals of honor for bravery. Much love, Lisa and all the Pattersons
ReplyDeleteoh good an update on how the surgery went! i was thinking about Olivia all day on friday on how it went. I'm really glad that it went really well.
ReplyDeleteHi Olivia
ReplyDeleteSo glad your surgery went so well. You are a strong kid -- keep up the good work. Glad they didn't have to mess with your muscles too much. Do you know what that means? Lots of half seat riding when you come back to OH! Now I won't feel guilty making you gallop around and around in your half seat for half the lesson! Just kidding. I won't make you do it that long.
Hey - do you have a VCR? Karen at OH has some olympic eventing tapes she wants to give you. They are really cool to watch.
Love,
Gail
So wonderful to get the fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you are resting and comfortable. Take one day at a time......You are doing awesome kiddo!!!!!!!!! Praying for u all every day and thinking about u too! love you!!!!
ReplyDelete~Aunt S xoxoxoxoxo
So great to hear things are going well! Whenever any of you guys want any yoga, just let me know!
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So happy I could spend time with you at the hospital, you were always so brave. Love the bright pink cast you are sporting!Wishing you a speedy recovery.Papa sends his love.
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