Quick Surgery Update

Yesterday Kristi had four subcutaneous tumors removed at Stanford. It was an outpatient surgery done under general anesthesia. All went well and she was busy from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Surgery lasted 90 min. — she was in recovery a while shaking off the drugs. 

Three of the tumors were on her scalp and one on her bicep. Although not as invasive as an abominable surgery, she’s going to be sore for a few days.

Thank you all for your concern, well wishes, and prayers. 

DJ went with us to help out. Unfortunately we don’t have pictures to prove it, but we had an amazing dinner together Sunday night at Dopio Zero in Mountain View. They have phenomenal Neapolitan style pizza among many other good things. 

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  1. AliciaOctober 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM

    💗

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  2. AnonymousOctober 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM

    All our love and prayers to you Kristi and all the Mulligans!!!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM

    Happy to hear this positive report. Thank you

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  4. AnonymousOctober 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM

    Prayers over recovery now. Thank DJ for lending support and bird sitting too🥰🥰

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  5. AnonymousOctober 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    Love to you…spent a lovely lovely Sunday afternoon with Mark, Ken and Ed devouring Ed’s divine edibles and laughing our heads off.
    I’m so glad Kristi’s tumors are gone. Praying for better days ahead.
    Linda

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  6. AnonymousOctober 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM

    I’m so happy to hear this! Continued prayers for your healing and recovery ❤️‍🩹 🙏🏼

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  7. AnonymousOctober 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM

    Prayerrs for pain free and quick recovery! with love, Farah

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  8. Merrick BartlettOctober 13, 2025 at 6:42 AM

    Not gonna lie...great pizza (and of course ice cream!) solves many a great problem! Hugs to everyone- much love coming from Indiana

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