No pain, no gain...

Quick update... from the team + Greg and Johnny...

Emily is doing well with regard to recovery day.  Fran says, "every day will get better".

She is taking great steps forward and has moved out of PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) to her more familiar M50 floor and friends.

The care has been exceptional and drop by "hello" visits from Brian Smith, Dr. Carl, Dr.Pozeulo, Dr. Thompson and Karl Ertle, made the day fly by.  Doctor of the week awards go out to Dr. Michael Joyce though.  We all praise him and his team for the "strong work" yesterday (thanks Jenn & Jigar).

There has been low grade fever, off and on, which is not uncommon or to be alarmed about at this point.  Emily is drinking lots of water and trying to eat but battles nausea and sometimes loses.    The narcotics are doing good work, but side effects remain.  The epidural needed some adjustments and her right side was numb... whoops... correction with the needle redirected to the LEFT SIDE i.e. surgery leg...Em has two magic green buttons that allow her add on bonus "numbness"  or "pain relief".

Today there has been waves of pain... but so much to gain and she has set her sights. Emily has made great strides and we are looking forward to her next steps.

And now to close the day, a message from Emily:

I am so thrilled to have the cancer out of my leg!!!! I am hopeful and anxious to begin the process of recovery, although, it has already proven to be a tough battle.  The nausea, leg spasms and pain with some discomfort kept me awake most of the night and this morning.  I am so thankful and humbled by all of the love, support and prayers thought this MAJOR milestone.