Tuesday, September 22, 2009

It's Over!

The surgery has been completed and Dr. Sood is closing her up. Dr. Asano just came and spoke to us about the procedure. She did end up needing the MST on her motor cortex, there was much less spiking after removing the three lobes, but it was still there. After the MST, the spiking was gone. She will have some temporary right sided weakness as a result but will recover complete use of her right side within a few weeks. Dr. Sood is supposed to come and speak to us around 6pm and then she will go to recovery around 8pm. If there aren't any other patients at that time we can go and see her then, otherwise we'll be able to see her in the PICU around 9pm.

We are so relieved this is over! Now we can focus on healing. Thank you for all of your support and prayers!

16 comments:

Helen said...

Tears of joy! Amen! Yeah for Julia and her doctors!

~Monica~ said...

Great news! Hope you are able to see that sweet brave baby girl asap!

Anonymous said...

So glad this is over! Hope you see Julia soon. XX

Lauren B

Jackson's Blog said...

Wonderful news! No more spiking...how awesome! Praying for a quick recovery for Miss Julia!

Unknown said...

God is great.....So glad to hear Julia surgery is over. Sending our love and continued prayers for all of you. Hope you see her soon.

Love, Rosemary
San Antonio

Mimi said...

Thank Goodness!!! You have one tough little girl there! (And very strong parents too!)

Michelle said...

Talk about the longest day of your lives (and ours too)! Love you all!!

Danielle said...

The Canadian tv thing cracked me up! We lived in Tanzania, East Africa for a couple years...and watched some weird Canadian tv! :)

I'm SO happy for you guys...and am praying for a smooth sweet recovery!

((((hugs))))

...danielle

Martha Ann said...

I'm Aaron & Rosies' mom. You are all in my prayers. God grants the wisdom & knowledge to the doctors to perform special miracles. Blessings to Julia and all of you.
Martha Noell

Twinkies2x said...

Praise God the surgery is complete! Now praying for a speedy and comfortable recovery.

Sophie's Story by Elaine said...

No more spiking...woohoo!!! Sophie still had spiking on her right hemisphere after surgery that they felt could be and IS BEING controlled by medication.

It is all about the recovery now and I hope that it goes well. It will so wonderful to see her without all those wires coming out of her head. I bet you can't wait to see her!!!

Michelle said...

I would like to thank all of the parents who have children with similar issues for posting to Julia's site. You have been a tremendous support network for Lisa, Michael, and all of the people that love them. I know that your concern, love and empathy have helped make this diffuclt time much easier for them. I also know that no thanks are needed, but I can't tell you how much your comments have helped ease our pain and anxiety. God Bless you all!!

Unknown said...

That's wonderful, so glad to hear it. Love, Jennifer, Aaron, and Ada.

blogzilly said...

Awesome, really terrific news. Can't wait to hang in there with you guys during your road to recovery. Hang tough!

JSmith5780 said...

So relieved it is done. I hope she has a restful night.

Unknown said...

So excited to hear she is doing well. We continue to think about Julia, you and your family. Take care.