Sweet Dreams

We are home from La Jolla and everything went well. We drove down early yesterday and had time for lunch in the village on a patio with a view of the ocean. It was a beautiful California day, so it made the day seem almost like we were on vacation. At least for a short time. Then we went to the Gamma Knife Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital and met with a nurse, then the radiation oncologist. Kelly was a little nervous after watching a video of the whole gamma knife radiosurgery. She realized what was involved having her head fit with a frame that would have to stay on the entire time (which is attached with pins.) They sent us to the hotel with "a happy pill" to help Kelly relax that night. She was so cute - very smiley and giggly at everything.

Friday morning we arrived at the hospital early and the anesthesiologist met with us and told Kelly she could be asleep for most of the morning, and when she wasn't asleep, she wouldn't care what they were doing. Ahh, the marvels of modern medicine. This made Kelly feel much better.
The morning went much faster than we expected. After she was fitted with her frame (while sound asleep) she was taken to MRI. This is what they use to plan her treatment area. Dr. Loudon went over her MRI with me and showed me what their plan was. Before we knew it, they were done and he seemed very pleased with how everything went. She says the only things she really remembers are dreams she had while she was asleep.

She is pretty sore from the pin sites and we are using ice packs to help her through today. She should feel better tomorrow. She has been very brave through all of this. She has gone through more than any 15 year old should have too and doesn't complain.

They will watch her now and do an another MRI in about 6 weeks. She will continue on her current chemotherapy plan. Thanks for all of your positive messages. They really help Kelly feel better.