The reality of yesterday's surgery was that Dr. Letson almost had to amputate my leg mid-femur. Yikes !!!!!. The tumor had grown around a nerve and was so large and intertwined with blood vessels and quadriceps muscle not to mention one of my hamstrings connections behind the knee. He painstakingly cut away at it and was able to remove it whole!
The other issue was my foot and how it would function after the removal.He had great reason to believe I would have a dropped foot with much of the function lost. He was so happy to see me this morning pointing and flexing it and with full feeling. Paul had posted this last night but then deleted later as he was not certain as to if it would totally freak me out.
How lucky I am to have such a skilled surgeon as I fear the leg would have been lost with a less experienced and gifted doctor.
Actually, this information boosted me up so that in spite of all of the extremely harsh pain, I am now truly believing in the power of love and pure energy that has been wrapped around me to carry me into a sort of rebirth and awakening. Thank you my dear friends for this remarkable gift.
Kathy, you are AMAZING!!! Bravo to you and the surgeon... what a relief to see you up and about! Lots of love...
ReplyDeleteCool Beans ! see ya day after tomorrow
ReplyDeleteyou are truly incredible!! and yes we are wrapping you with love :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a miracle!
ReplyDeleteKathy, Laci and I were so worried about this happening. A lesser skilled and lesser confident surgeon would have just taken the easy way out and amputated. Your surgeon is truly an angel who has put you and your quality of life first and foremost. It is so fantastic to know that you will not have that dreaded "dropped foot" and that you are walking already. Laci and I are so impressed with the quality of your surgeon, your entire surgical team!! You are truly being carried on the "wings of love" Kathy.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing. So absolutely thrilled for you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are superwoman!!!!! Or bionic woman. I am so proud of you. I am feeling the vibes Kathy. XX OO
ReplyDeleteYou are truly amazing girl! Kudos to you and your great doc! Can't wait to see you when you get home!! My mom and Dave send their love too. They are following the blog as well, but have had trouble leaving comments. XOXO
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I am not surprised at any of your amazing progress. Sending more healing energy your way.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly amazing and an inspiration. Much love.
ReplyDeleteMargaret