After being in surgery for 7 hours, they brought Jessica out at about 7:30 this evening. The surgery ended up being a bit more complicated then they'd thought. The tumor was removed along with the appendix and part of the liver and diaphragm. Part of the tumor was also around the vena cava, which was one reason it took longer than expected.
She is doing pretty well, all things considered, but is very uncomfortable. They expect she'll be in the PICU for another day or two and will remain in the hospital until she fully recovers to start radiation treatments, hopefully in about two weeks.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jessica and her family. We're hoping for a speedy recovery.
Sending prayers to that precious little Jessica! So much love coming from all over the world sweetheart. Hugs and kisses will be sent everyday to help you keep that beautiful smile. Love you honey, Vicky
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about you guys all day. Im so glad the surgery went well. Sweet Jessica is always in my prayers along with the rest of your family. Give her big hugs from me and Skyler!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you!! I've been thinking of Jessica the whole day and hoping that someone would post about how the surgery went. I will continue to keep the family in our prayers and that Jessica's heals well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there were many of us thinking about Jessica and her surgery all day (we were). Thank you so much for posting, so we know how it went. We're glad that everything went well and hope for a speedy recovery for her. Hugs and kisses to the whole family! We will see you soon! Rudi and Sally Verhoeven
ReplyDeleteWow, she is such a tough lil girl. I have been praying for her. My son is here in the hospital too. I am in Joan's ward and was hoping to visit her. Anyway, we pray for a quick recovery. You are such a strength to me. What an amazing family!
ReplyDeleteI just saw my son's name on the side- JD. What an honor. Thanks so much! My heart is full of love and gratitude. Wishing you all the best. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you! Driving to St. George on Fri. You need me to take anything that way?
ReplyDeleteWe love you Jessica and you are a fighter, heavenly father is watching over you and your family and we know that you will make a speedy wonderful recovery!!! We love you come home soon! Love the Bagley Family
ReplyDeleteChandra, Coty, Jessica and all, You are in our thoughts & prayers daily. You have so much support and love around you. We love you all and are keeping a close watch. These "other little fighters" are amazing too. Love the Shucks
ReplyDeleteWe are really glad to hear that surgery went as well as it did. It is hard to come out of such a complicated surgery and hurt so badly. She is very lucky to have so much help and love surrounding her. We hope and pray that she will be more comfortable as soon as possible. She has been through so much...she is such an example to me.
ReplyDeleteLove, Emily
Thank you so much for posting an update. Sweet little Jessica is such a trooper, she is going to kick this cancer's butt! I'm so sorry she's uncomfortable, tell those doctors to make it go away already. Oh, that it were that easy huh? Love you all Schmitt Fam, keep on keeping on. Love and prayers, The Dickeys
ReplyDeleteIf you guys need anything while you are up in the SLC area, let me know, I live about 30 minutes away, but would be willing to help if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteI hope she has a speedy recovery! Sadie South used to be our next door neighbor, and is my daughters best friend. I am so glad that Sadie can be there for Jessica.
Jamey Moore Tobler