Only the Best!

We often joke about the fact that Kristi attracts the absolute best doctors. While it's great that most of her doctors/surgeons are world renowned, among the best in their fields ... we also think it indicates the critical nature of her medical issues. It's kind of a double edged sword.  We are thankful beyond measure that we have access to these medical practitioners.  The surgeon who will be in charge of the team for this next surgery is Juan Carlos Fernandez-Miranda ... take a look at this biography if you're interested; it's pretty impressive:

Dr. Fernandez-Miranda Biography

The tumor in her nasal cavity has more than doubled in size in the last year.  While it won't be confirmed Leiomyosarcoma until after the surgery, everyone knows it's probably LMS. It's sitting in the area behind her right eye and wrapped around the optic nerve. While it is adjacent to, it is not surrounding the carotid artery -- some of the good news. Dr. Fernandez-Miranda said that they will not be able to fully remove the tumor; he is hoping to get 90%.  It would be too risky to try to carve it all out considering its proximity to important vessels and the optic nerve.  And, since we know it is likely LMS metastasis, the goal is to relieve the symptoms and improve her vision.

Dr. Fernandez-Miranda described the surgery as not too complicated; they will do it through her nostril. Recovery should be relatively quick. While the possible complications of this type of surgery are serious, he described the risk of complication as relatively low (about 1%).

Kristi will report to Stanford Hospital on Tuesday next week for pre-op CT scans and bloodwork. Surgery will be Wednesday. Doctor says she'll be there two to three days post-op.

While we wish we were spending next week drinking wine on the banks of the Douro River in Porto, Portugal …



We WILL be counting our blessings, remembering how grateful we are for all of you, and for modern medical practices. 

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:41 PM

    ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Shane PinkardSeptember 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM

      Prayers to continue and cover you all...

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:42 PM

    It is truly amazing what medical science has achieved and how amazing doctors are.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:43 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kristi. May God guide the hands of the Doctor and be with you all during the surgery and in recovery. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙏💗💐

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM

    Glad to hear the doctor is the best of the best! We will be thinking of you and praying for you next week! God speed!

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  5. Veronica EsparzaSeptember 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM

    Continued prayers my friend

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM

    I’m so sorry you have to go through this but it’s very reassuring that you do have the very best. It’s just so fortunate that you live where you live so that you can get to these doctors. I hope everything goes very quickly and smoothly for you and that your recovery is quick and painless. Janet Z

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    Blessings dear Kristi! God knows exactly where you are and what you face, and he will face it with you. My prayers from Corvallis will be steady for this next step.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM

    Prayers for this next surgery and for a positive outcome 🙏🌷Sending hugs and our love😊

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 9:19 PM

    In my prayers as you undergo this procedure. You will be in my personal Mass intentions at all tge Mass I will be attending.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 10:08 PM

    Thank you, everyone. I appreciate all of your prayers, well-wishes, and kind words. Jim couldn’t have said it better in the post: we are so very blessed. Thank you all!
    ~ Kristi

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