Friday, January 11, 2013

Let the recovery begin!

Hello everyone. Our day began at 4:30AM, we arrived at Pink Lotus at 6AM, they took Niki into Surgery at 7:30AM.. She was eager to begin the procedure as was I. I received the "halftime" call from Dr Kristi Funk about 11:30AM.. Dr Funk said Niki is doing great, she is stable, very little blood loss.. Then came the big question... Did they spare her nipple..? Yes! They were able to successfully spare the nipple and Dr Funks procedure went exactly as planned.. Great news! Now time for Dr Grunwald to perform plastic surgery. Dr Grunwald finished about 3PM.. She came out to speak to me and let me know her procedure went as planned. Great news! But Niki was going to be very sore as expected. I was able to see Niki at this point and assist getting her from the bed to wheelchair to car.. That was quite the process. Once we moved her from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica (Serenity recover center) and after a few vital tests and some pain killers, Niki was able to start to relax.. She looked at me and said "what happened?, how long did it take?" Once I told Niki the good news that everything went as planned, within seconds she was out cold, fast asleep.. Getting well deserved rest...Sunday we hope to have Niki up walking and on the road to recovery.. Next step is waiting for the results of a few tests that will determine exactly what the recovery road has in store for us..but for now, Niki did great, I am so proud of her!! She has been so strong and an inspiration. We both thank all of you for your love and support..

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Thank you Arthur for this!

1 comment:

  1. Good to hear that all went well. Get well soon Nicole! We are all sending you our best thoughts and wishes.
    Shannon

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