Wednesday, August 21, 2013

It's Done!

     The surgery is now over, and we just got finished speaking with the surgeon and I have fantastic news to report!!!  Dr Bliss and his entire team worked many, many hours and were able to remove 98% of the tumor and save kidney. This is the BEST possible outcome, so thank you, thank you, thank you for all lf your prayers and thoughts today! With Neuroblastoma, unlike most adult cancers, they can never actually remove 100% of the tumor and research has shown that it really doesn't matter as long as you can get at least 95%.  Dr Bliss believes that the  small percentage left in her body is already dead or will soon be after more treatment. So we are extremely happy and relieved with these results. OUR GOD IS SO GOOD AND IS THE MIGHTY HEALER!!!
     The surgeon was sure to tell us that his team (anesthesiologists, surgical fellows, nurses, etc.) worked beautifully and the surgery went as smoothly as he could have hoped for. Now we are just about to head into the ICU where she will be for at least 24 hours. She will still have many things hooked up to her and will still have a breathing tube, so we are looking at a long couple of days (keep praying!). Here's a picture of all of us wearing our Hope For Hazel gear;


30 comments:

  1. FANTASTIC!!!! Been waiting here w u anxiously. So happy. Still praying.

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  2. Hallelujah!! Such incredible news! Hazel and your family are in my prayers.

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  3. Praise the Lord hallelujah. My family and I will continue to pray For a speedy recovery.

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  4. Praise the Lord! !!!! Thk u so much for keeping us posted. .. I know how hard it can be.... will see u guys soon at 4east.... we'll keep on praying for speedy recovery. ..#babyurafirework ~ Valentina

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  5. Valarie and her poos are praying for you !

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  6. God is GOOD! Thanks for the update! Been waiting up here in Mississippi! Hazel is God's little emissary! She still has many lives to touch!

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  7. Thank you, God!!! We will continue to pray for that sweet little girl.

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  8. I remember the day my daughter had her Neuroblastoma tumor removed. I know the relief and exhaustion you are feeling. The beast is out now, let the healing begin, in Jesus name.
    Michele
    Please let me know how my daughter Neuroblastoma survivor age 8 and myself can inspire and encourage the family and Hazel. Micheleevans@me.com

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  9. Great news!! What a long day and a long long surgery for little Hazelnut. We are praying for a speedy recovery and hope they can keep her comfortable for the next few days. So glad they were able to get that *%$# tumor out ! You could not have asked for a better outcome. Dr. Bliss is great!! BREATHE!!!

    Lots of Love,

    Amy & Kaitlin

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  10. I am so happy Little Hazelnut is okay.........thank the Lord!! What a long day for you both.......try and get some rest. Kisses to Little Hazel.

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  11. So happy to hear that all went so well. Praying for a speedy recovery. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow"

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  12. Praise God Amen !!!!!!!

    SleepWell

    Xoxo
    The Entire Safdeye Family

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  13. We are so happy to hear the great news lolo. We been praying for this moment and glad that u have a strong little cookie with you.

    Wishing super Hazel a speedy recovery.

    Love u all rosita and family

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  14. Praise the Lord. What wonderful news to wake up to here in the UK. Our God is indeed an amazing God, will keep praying for His complete healing.Love and peace to you all.
    Edwina

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  15. tears of joy - had gone to bed not knowing results and jumped out of bed 3:15am to find out - God is so good and we will contnue praying - wish I was there to hug all - especially our little Angel - Thank you God!!

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  16. Praise Him, the almighty healer! So happy to hear this fantastic news and will continue to pray for precious little Hazel and the family!
    Love and prayers daily,
    Trisha Perez

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  17. Wonderful! So glad to hear, I will continue to pray

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  18. That is beyond awesome news! My family and I will continue to keep Hazel in our prayers for a fast recovery.

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  19. PRAISE THE LORD!! What wonderful news. Prayers continue for Hazel's total and complete healing.

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  20. PRAISE THE LORD!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!
    I am so happy. I, like so many others were waiting anxiously for news. I went to bed late and upon waking ran to the computer. I cried tears of joy when I read your blog! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME...ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!

    Will continue with prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. We look forward to seeing that beautiful smile on Hazel's face very soon.

    We're all standing with you in God's word and promises on this. May His light continue to bathe you in love and peace.

    God bless~

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  21. GOD IS GOOD.... STILL PRAYING that Hazel continues to have such awesome responses to the treatment.. and it helps having a Strong family behind her...

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  22. This is awesome news!!! Wishing lil hazelnut a speedy & healthy recovery. ~fr Glendora, CA

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  23. Amen! So glad to read this today, I can't imagine your relief. God is good. Still praying for her and the rest of the family.

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  24. Praise the Lord! your family is in my prayers as she begins the recovery process.

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  26. He is good!
    Grace to you and your family.

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  27. That's wonderful news! God bless Hazel and your family!

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  28. Amazing news!!! Such a gorgeous family you have. God is in control.

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