As Carly has woken a little bit more, she has been more uncomfortable. Given the length of her surgery and considerable swelling of many parts of her brain this was expected. She has been on a pain medication regimen over the last few days that has helped her to get the healing rest that she needs. Dr. Gupta said that it could take many weeks for her to get back to her normal wakefulness, but she is already ahead of many of the patients that he has treated over the years.
Dr. Gupta also said that the MRI images look very good. He cannot see anything that he thinks is tumor and although there is noticeable swelling in the areas of the brain that were touching the tumor, there is no indication of any permanent damage. One radiologist report indicated that there is a small area remaining that is either scar tissue or tumor and this area will be investigated further during their tumor conference on Thursday. Carly has a lot of healing to come, but she is definitely on the right path.
Love, Brad
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I'm so incredibly glad to hear about the positive indications from the MRI report. You're constantly in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm praying for healing, continued confirmation of good results on Thursday, and that all three of you are able to get rest and renewed energy. Go Carly! You're getting there, step by step. You are loved by so very many people, and we're all wishing we could somehow bear whatever discomfort you are feeling, and sending you all of the love and energy that we have.
Isn't that the truth. You've said it all. Sweet baby girl .... please feel better.
Great news - will be excited to hear more after the tumor conference. Sounds like a very interesting conference to say the least. Sending love and hugs to Carly and you both.
xo
Becca and Brian
PS - the giant full rainbow in the sky yesterday must have been for Carly. Hoping you could see it from the hospital room. The pot of gold seemed to be situated somewhere near San Jose, so not sure about that part....maybe that was Koko's doing.
Glad to hear it. More healing and recovery to go but glad to know she is well.
RH
Glad to hear things are going so well for Carly. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
thanks for keeping us posted on her progress. as always, we are sending love and prayers and are taking great joy in reading good news about your little angel.
big warm hugs,
sheila and keith
go Carly!! so happy to here that thing have been positve. love you all!!!
JC
So glad to hear the surgery went well!! And of course she's doing better than most of Dr Gupta's other patients ~ she's Carly!! Way to go little girl. Sending you tons of healing thoughts and hoping each day is better than the last.
its lani's mom again....just want you to know that i am following carly's progress and i am so happy to hear that she has started the healing process and that her prognosis is so good. we all can use a reason to smile these days.
your daughter is so beautiful and i know that you are going to have many many years of joy from her. stay positive and know that we are all praying for her....
I've been following the progress and sending lots of good thoughts and warm, healing vibes your way. Carly is an incredible little kid with some pretty amazing parents. I look forward to confirmation of the all-clear sign. In the meantime, much love to all of you. xoxo, A.
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