Post Op. Update

Brooke's mom called a while ago and said they all got to see her. She seems very relieved that the surgery is over. However, she is in lot of pain. Our Brooke is tough with a very high tolerance of pain...so if she's hurting...it must be seriously hurting! Hopefully, when she gets in a room, they'll give her some additional pain medicine. It sounds like they are still letting her come completely out of recovery before they do anything additional than what's in her IV. Her mom said that she can't talk quite yet so wrote down several things--her doctors name with a smiley face, cancer's gone, and that she's ready to get out of there! Sounds like Brooke, doesn't it? Her mom also mentioned that the incision on her neck was very small...less than a couple inches. Considering all they did, I think that's amazing! The staff in the post op. room suggested Brooke try get some sleep so her family was letting her rest until they get her placed into a room.

I'll post back if I hear anymore today. By the way, the girls were doing fine and at home with Nick's dad and grandmother.

~Tammy

Out of Surgery

GREAT NEWS! I just heard from Sarah Beth and Brooke's mom...Dr. Chen met with the family and said she came through the surgery great and is sleeping. It hadn't spread anywhere so I don't believe they had to remove any lymph nodes....so just the mass and the thyroid. Nick didn't get to watch...crossed wires somewhere along the way--I do think they let residences watch since it is a learning university as well as a hospital. She will be in recovery for a while, but what great, wonderful news! Her family will get to see her in about an hour, and I will let you know as soon as they get to see and talk to her! I know everyone's prayers have been felt today by Brooke and her family!
~Tammy

Brooke in the OR

Sarah Beth (Brooke's older sister) is at the hospital. I just wanted to send some of the updates that she has sent me.

By 7:30 this morning, Brooke was actually in the Operating Room. She said Brooke was in strong spirits.

At 8:20ish, Sarah Beth said she was still in OR and would be there for another 3 hours aproximately.

I'll post back as soon as I hear something from Nick or Sarah Beth. God is our great Physician and His Hands are hard at work right now!

~Tammy