Thank You IAP warning picture of neck

[airrat]

Hello, everyone. I just wanted to thank you again for all the prayers, blessings, and well-wishes from all of you. The posts of concern have been so touching, and the emails and phone calls and visits while I was in the hospital were very nice. I cannot begin to express gratitude for all that you have done for Tom and myself through this ordeal, but it is certainly something we both appreciate and wish to pay forward someday when someone else is in need (not that we want anyone else to be in need!).

With love,
Kelly

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[airrat]

I was asked about how the surgery went and about the concerns for the scar. With Kelly's permission I took a picture of her neck with my phone for my parents. They didn't know the cut on the neck was as long as it is.

btw without the tube in her neck today it looks much better. She does not feel like a borg (star trek) 7 of 9 now.

 

[rlharding]

ouch!!!!

It's nicely done so with luck it will heal as the width of a hair. The lower part will probably just look like a neck crease.

I wish you a speedy recovery and for clean tests.

 

[DCBluesman]

That picture reminds me of my neck after surgery except they put me back together with super glue. Truly, vitamin E oil a couple of times a day will shrink that wound to where it's nearly invisible. Don't wait too long to start. You can usually start within a week of surgery. Good luck!

 

[DocStram]

Kelly .. in all honesty, I'd have to say a big thanks to your surgical team for taking the time to do a nice clean job of closing the wound. My bet is that they worked extra hard to minimize the effect of the incision. Plus, it's been less than a week of healing.

Keep us posted on your progress!

 

[bitshird]

Tom and Kelly, Very glad to hear that the surgery went well and Kelly is recovering, my best wishes for a speedy full recovery and clear bill of health

 

[Aderhammer]

Kelly glad you made it through, unfourtanately i've seen too many family members not make it so i'm glad everything went well and i wish u a speedy recovery

 

[redbulldog]

Tom: Check your e-mail.

 

[hilltopper46]

God bless you folks!

 

[fiferb]

Whew, I've been holding my breath since Wednesday. Glad to hear everything is turning out ok.

 

[wudnhed]

Kelly, please be assured your scar will fade with time. Do like Lou says and use vitemin E oil on it. I had neck surg. about 9 years ago and you can't even see the scar anymore. Good luck with everything!

 

[twoofakind]

I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Andy

 

[Nolan]

Boy does that bring back memories (ex-wife had hodgkins (sp?) while pregnant with my daughter) Best wishes to you two and wishing you a fast recovery.

 

[wdcav1952]

Kelly, I am glad things continue to go well. As I told you this weekend I agree that it is a relief to get drainage tubes out! I also agree with those who recommend Vitamin E Oil.

 

[airrat]

Had a follow up with the Dr today. She said everything was healing nicely. She was quite impressed with Kelly as I always am. We saw a speech therapist as well. She was happy to know Kelly was eating some firmer foods and gave her some exercises and syllables to work with. We will meet with another therapist in Phoenix in the future, unless we have to come back in a few weeks for radiation. THAT being said we still do not know if Kelly will need it, no pathology report. Maybe tomorrow or the next day. SIGH

We are going to go ahead and fly home tomorrow. Kelly is to remain off work for a few weeks. I am taking a couple days to make sure she is settled in, then I will go back to work.

I do want to say we have been truly blessed by all of our family. You all are now a part of our family and there is nothing you can do about it.

Tom and Kelly

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Family? I expect a Christmas card okay...LOL

What a life changing week and thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey...You have inspired all of us with your courage...and you may well help others with your story...

Peace

 

[DCBluesman]

Card? I'm showing up for a nice Christmas Dinner. And I'll be over on Independence Day for a swim in the pool. And did I explain to you about how families share burl? Seriously, though, enjoy being home together. Still praying regarding the pathology report.

 

[Daniel]

Thanks for dropping in, You have both been on my mind and in my prayers these last few days. It is a relief to know you are home. I will continue to pray for both of you.

 

[redbulldog]

Kelly and Tom:
Fran and I will keep praying for both of you.