Carly has been pretty quiet since the surgery, opening her eyes on a few occasions and looking at us but mostly sleeping. She was taken off the ventilator after her MRI yesterday and is easily breathing on her own which Dr. Gupta indicated is a good sign for her recovery. She is pretty puffy from the surgery, but still looks as cute as a button.Dr. Gupta said that the results from the MRI look very good. He has not reviewed the entire scan yet, but could not see any residual tumor in the images that he has examined. The best radiologist at UCSF will be in on Monday and his report will verify if there are any traces of tumor remaining. Dr. Jian, the neurosurgery resident on call over the weekend, said that he was VERY impressed by the surgery after looking at the before and after MRI images and also made a point of saying that he thinks Dr. Gupta and Dr. Auguste were being modest when they said the tumor came out easily, and that their level of skill had a lot to do with it. With their skill combined with the power of love and prayer from all of you, the tumor didn't stand a chance. For now we are filling the room with Carly's favorite tunes and healing energy.
Love, Brad
20 comments:
I am so glad to hear all your beautiful news.... So glad ! And thinking also of these wonderful doctors ; they have so much strength and courage also... just like the three of you... Much love, Cécile
Great news!! So happy for Carly and you.
Rob
Wonderful news! She looks very peaceful and happy. Love to some amazing parents and people!
-Catherine
Such wonderful news....It is a glorious spring day here in the foothills and we are thinking of Carly in the sunshine! Love to all you guys and stay strong!!!
Kate
Carly's story is truly remarkable. I get chills (and often tears) reading your posts & others' comments. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Love, Laurel & Guido
Hello, I'm a craniopharyngioma survivor as well. Diagnosed at age 2. So happy to hear how well things are going for you and your child Carly. Stay strong! Please, if you ever have any questions that someone who's had a craniopharyngioma can answer, let me know!
as i stood looking over lani's shoulder reading this wonderful news i just couldn't help but smile....we have been hearing about carly and thinking about carly since september when all of the shit hit the fan for your family and ours....we know that there are good vibrations out there led by the spirit of our beautiful baby silas as he guided the hands of your able and magnificent surgeons as they took out all the bad from carly's beautiful brain.....beautiful because she is beautiful...
let there only be good things for you and your family from now on and we will continue to pray for her full recovery. you are part of lani and chris's lives which therefore makes you part of ours.
roberta rosen
This spring is truly a new beginning for Carly and I hope that each day brings more strength and healing for your beautiful little girl. I am so glad to hear that the surgery went well and that huge hurdle is finally behind you guys.
Love, Stephanie
As I read your note , Christa, on Saturday morning it brought tears to my eyes. I tell everyone I know to read your blog for it is a story of great love , faith and strong convictions. Thank you again for allowing me along on this journey. I'll continue to pray for the best for all of you.
Jeanne
she is so sweet! We feel so happy to see her recovering well and to know she has such wonderful doctors, so many prayers and such perfect parents looking out for her (and filling her room with music) ...now it's time for all the peaceful healing Carly deserves after being so tough for so long.
loving her from far away!,
Sheila and Keith
sweet carly, a haiku
peaceful sleeping girl
head wrapped in rainbow hearts and
dancing turtles, heal.
She looks peaceful and is clearly doing the important work of healing. And she remains so cute. So glad to hear the good news.
Love, Gal
Cute photo of miss Carly. Hope the visit with the radiologist was informative today. great to see you yesterday.
xo becca and brian
So glad to hear everyone is doing well. Hopefully the Spring sunshine brings you guys warmth & healing. Happy belated Birthday, Brad!
I am so so happy to read of this wonderful news!! lSending my love and prayers from Australia. I've been keeping you guys and Carly in my thoughts and sending all of my positive healing energy your way. Lots of love!! Lindsay
Congratulations on all the good news. Quite a B'day present, eh (Plaxo is good for something)?
Marc
Hi Brad and Crista,
I've been thinking a lot about you and Carly, and getting updates about her progress from Allie and Andy. I'm so happy to see the latest news. I'm sending you every ounce of positive energy I have!
Jena (Allie's friend from grad school)
I'm so happy to hear about healing Carly. I just love the "flare" on her head bandages. rockin' cool stickers for a stylin' baby. lots of love - michelle
I am so very hopeful and optimistic that this is the answer to so many prayers, positive thinking, and love that is literally radiated throughout the country for Carly (and your family).
Much Love and Many Blessings!
Kara
My family has been praying for you and we continue to think and pray for continued blessings.
Ken M
associate of Dr Nelson
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