What a long day, but as always, Morgan was quite a trooper. We arrived at the hospital at 5:30, and she was taken to the operating room at 7:40. They had a hard time getting an IV in her, but after four tries there was success. Then she got some good drugs and was feeling pretty good when she left us. She was very matter-of-fact about everything and the doctors and nurses commented about how calm she was.
Surgery took about six hours, with almost another three hours in recovery. Recovery was so long because they did not have a room ready. This hospital is a very busy place.
The cancer was more extensive then the ultra sound orginally showed, but the surgeon is confident that he got it all. Several lymph glands were around the nerve that goes to the vocal chord on the right side. He does not believe that there will be any permanent damage to her vocal chord, but it could take several weeks to a few months for her to have her voice fully back.
She is now resting and will hopefully beable to get some good sleep tonight.
Thank you all again for all of your prayers you have been lifting up on Morgan's behalf. God is so good! Also thank your for your posts, emails and cards. You have made Morgan and all of us feel very loved.
We are so glad to hear that everything went well. Of course, we are not at all surprised that Morgan was quite a trooper today. She is an amazing kid.
ReplyDeleteGod is certainly good. Let the healing begin! We continue to pray for a complete recovery. We love you all!
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful the surgery went well, we will continue to pray for her recovery and vocal cords to return.
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the surgery went smoothly. We are praying for a speedy recovery. Love the Hagen's