Challenge #1 - Get thru Surgery
Amanda went thru 14 hours of surgery yesterday. This was the longest day of our lives. We finally saw her at ten oclock last night in the ICU. Good News is they removed all of the tumor. They preserved the multiple nerves that control her face, eyes, and neck. She did loose her hearing in her right ear as we expected.
Challenge #2 - Post Surgery - ICU
No one is prepared to see their child in the ICU, with the bandages, monitors, needles......it is horrifying. She is very sick from the anesthesia and because her balance nerve has been severed, she has extreme vertigo and pain in her head. They indicate this is the passage that goes with this type of surgery. She will remain in ICU all day today. We can only see her 30 minutes every two hours. She really needs to be a Ninja because it will take everything she's got to get thru this next phase.
Many of you have asked where should you send something. This is a wonderful endearing jesture, but we ask that you save this for later when we can get her home. When she does get a room, it will be shared. Once we get her out of ICU, I will update you.
Warmest regards,
Sharon Lewis, Amanda's mom.
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GO AMANDA GO!!!!
you're a ninja AND a rockstar. can't wait to give you a big hug.
Congrats on making it through an ordeal...you rock!
Love,
Jodi
Mandy, you are rocking this thing, because that's just how you roll. I'm thinking of you and sending you an imaginary parade of googly-eyed tumbleweeds wearing ice cream cone hats. Can't wait to see you.
Momma Lew,
Thank you so much for the updates. I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we are all SO relieved that the surgery is over and went well. That being said, I can't imagine how hard it is for you to see your daughter in pain. She's a tough one though, and with you by her side, she'll be running around in no time. Thanks again for everything! (and I look forward to meeting you sometime soon!). Dani
Lean on me...
much love and strength always
lew, hang in there, sister! you will get through this...
we love you,
jess and nate
So happy to hear the surgery went well Amanda. I'm keeping you in my thoughts. Keep the ninja guard up.
Wishing you a speedy recover!
Christine
we feel sad that you have to go through all of this. good times again later. your spirit and strength amaze us.
Sharon
Just returned to New York City from a business trip to the Bay Area, where I felt close to Amanda as I drove 101 through Stanford on Wednesday. She was and is in my prayers.
The Y Man
yaremko@mindspring.com
Keeping the Lewis family in my prayers! I ditto the GO AMANDA GO!!! Also with GO SHARON GO!!!! Sending love and hugs to all.
good news! bravo!
Lots of prayers and love to you and the fam. With this kind of support, Challenge #2 is gonna be a piece of cake. Can't wait to see you!
Mandy and Family Lewis:
Your strength, perseverance and unbelievably good humor during this surreal time leave me speechless. And Mandy knows that's no mean feat!
Get well, Guvnah! (It is Cockney Friday, after all.
-- Sulks
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