Gabby is out of surgery

Update now that Gabby is out of surgery:

It went better than expected.  The surgical team originally thought they might get about 50% of the tumour our and then have to do radiation.  They were actually able to get around 80% of the mass out, including the most sensitive areas.  It took about 8.5 hours.

More will be figured out in the next few days, but for tonight she will be sedated with a breathing tube. With so much of Fred taken out they will consider monitoring the tumour for a while with MRIs every 3 months for some time.

They need to monitor her recovery and her hormone levels to ensure no damage was done to the pituitary or the hypothalamus.  If all goes well she should be able to come home in about 10 days, and back to school when she feels up to it.

So, it is quite positive news.  Thank you everyone for your prayers and generosity.  We currently have more food than we know where to put, and there are only 3 or 4 of us home right now.

I will post more once were are given more info.

Comments

  1. mieke.herman14 March 2017 at 17:22

    We are overjoyed and thankful for this outcome. The Lord was with Abby,the medical team, mom, dad, brothers and sister.
    We hope for a good recovery and keep praying for you all. Our thoughts are with you incessantly. Sherry-Lynn and Jerry, strength, comfort from the Spirit, and a calming feeling may come to you. Love you, Herman and Mieke

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  2. Unknown14 March 2017 at 18:09

    Hi Gabby! This is Syd. I am so excited for you to come back so early!! Please get your rest so you can heal faster. Let me know if you would like me to come see you st the stollery. I would like to come see you. I think of you everyday. I can't wait to see you.

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  4. Anonymous14 March 2017 at 19:07

    Hi Gabby! I really miss you and hope you get better fast and come back to school so I can hug you more��.

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  5. Ruban14 March 2017 at 20:11

    We're thrilled that it went well, most sincerely her and your family are in our prayers.

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