Dr. Benzel said the surgery went very well. Clark had a Schwannoma removed from his spine between the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae. This is a benign mass exactly like the one his mom had removed roughly 10 years ago. In addition, it was NOT growing inside of his spinal cord! Dr. B said that the type of growth and placement were the best Christmas present we could receive. Clark did well throughout the procedure and the doctors are very happy with how things went start to finish. I am waiting for him to wake-up. Clark has really enjoyed reading your comment; please keep posting and I will read them to him. More to come...
Megan, that is terrific news! We have been waiting with bated breath for an update today...constantly refreshing the blog.We wish Clark a speed of light recovery! Your family will stay in our thoughts...
Que noticias buenas. Me alegro mucho. Tengo una sorpresa para ustedes. Un cajon lleno de libros de mi sala de clase...sobre muchos topicos--una mezcla---bien interesante. Algo para pensar, reirse, y explorar. Tambien hice unos CDs musicales interesantes. Les paso a Alyce o alguien para entregarles a ustedes. Creo que es mejor si Clark no mira la television este domingo para mirar jugar los cardinales y los gatos silvestres. ...porque el tiene que mantener calma!! Kenny K
Bagel, I think I refreshed the page every three minutes. The nieces and nephew were over and could not understand why I was on the computer non-stop. We love you all and are so pleased with the doctors comments. Please call if you need ANYTHING!! Love, Megan
I am so thrilled for Clark and his family!!! No involvement of the spinal cord, what a gift. I called Aunt GiGi and read her Megan's post surgery comment. She is ecstatic!!
This is great news! Praise God! Allison and I wanted to let you know that even our mail lady was praying for Clark's surgery. I am planning to come down on Friday for a visit. I'll be in touch before then. Take care.
Fantastic! Paul,Anna,Bill &I have been praying for you since we heard of your impending surgery. We're so thrilled that everything went well. God has blessed us all with some terrific doctors. Now take extra good care of yourself and get well soon!
Schwannomas are indeed the most benign and least invasive masses-this is very good news. Often these can be shelled out carefully with little damage to surrounding structures. Again, we will be up on Thursday if you need anything - please let us know.
Joseph and Ethan look forward to having their coach up and drilling them again soon!
Dr. Benzel said the surgery went very well. Clark had a Schwannoma removed from his spine between the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae. This is a benign mass exactly like the one his mom had removed roughly 10 years ago. In addition, it was NOT growing inside of his spinal cord! Dr. B said that the type of growth and placement were the best Christmas present we could receive. Clark did well throughout the procedure and the doctors are very happy with how things went start to finish. I am waiting for him to wake-up. Clark has really enjoyed reading your comment; please keep posting and I will read them to him. More to come...
ReplyDeleteMegan, that is terrific news! We have been waiting with bated breath for an update today...constantly refreshing the blog.We wish Clark a speed of light recovery! Your family will stay in our thoughts...
ReplyDeleteLove,
Nicole and Richard
That's awesome!!!! Off to tell my Dad and siblings! Give him a hug for us!
ReplyDeleteQue noticias buenas. Me alegro mucho. Tengo una sorpresa para ustedes. Un cajon lleno de libros de mi sala de clase...sobre muchos topicos--una mezcla---bien interesante. Algo para pensar, reirse, y explorar. Tambien hice unos CDs musicales interesantes.
ReplyDeleteLes paso a Alyce o alguien para entregarles a ustedes.
Creo que es mejor si Clark no mira la television este domingo para mirar jugar los cardinales y los gatos silvestres. ...porque el tiene que mantener calma!!
Kenny K
Bagel,
ReplyDeleteI think I refreshed the page every three minutes. The nieces and nephew were over and could not understand why I was on the computer non-stop. We love you all and are so pleased with the doctors comments. Please call if you need ANYTHING!!
Love,
Megan
I am so thrilled for Clark and his family!!! No involvement of the spinal cord, what a gift. I called Aunt GiGi and read her Megan's post surgery comment. She is ecstatic!!
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Clark and Megan,
ReplyDeleteThis is great news! Praise God! Allison and I wanted to let you know that even our mail lady was praying for Clark's surgery. I am planning to come down on Friday for a visit. I'll be in touch before then. Take care.
Love,
Kevin
Fantastic! Paul,Anna,Bill &I have been praying for you since we heard of your impending surgery. We're so thrilled that everything went well. God has blessed us all with some terrific doctors. Now take extra good care of yourself and get well soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Megan,
ReplyDeleteSchwannomas are indeed the most benign and least invasive masses-this is very good news. Often these can be shelled out carefully with little damage to surrounding structures. Again, we will be up on Thursday if you need anything - please let us know.
Joseph and Ethan look forward to having their coach up and drilling them again soon!
Paul and Ana
Red & Blue Review. Saturday 4:30. Ring of Fire and 867 5309 are awaiting. Oh, by the way....Romans 8:31
ReplyDeletewhat great news! We have been hoping and praying the surgery would be successful. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Uncle Charlie and Joyce