TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 We will be meeting with the pediatrician today at 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Wonderful news that the cyst is benign. I'm sure you are relieved to have such good news! I hope your daughter gets to feeling better quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 That is a fantastic piece of news to read in the morning! Woohoo! I bet she'll feel better just knowing that she's not in danger. I'm so glad you are getting the help you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 So we need to do surgery at a pediatric hospital. We are in California and live about 6 hours north of the San Francisco Bay area. Would UCSF or Stanford be the better choice? Anyone have experience with pediatric surgeons in Northern California? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I don't have any recommendations for surgeons, but I am so happy for your good news! Praise the Lord!!! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 So we need to do surgery at a pediatric hospital. We are in California and live about 6 hours north of the San Francisco Bay area. Would UCSF or Stanford be the better choice? Anyone have experience with pediatric surgeons in Northern California? Thanks! My "like" is due to having an answer. You, of course, still have my prayers and best wishes that all goes well with it... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 My "like" is due to having an answer. You, of course, still have my prayers and best wishes that all goes well with it... :grouphug: Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 So thankful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Many prayers for the upcoming surgery. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 i will ask emt dd in the bay area which she thinks. i know that inlaws and daughter's inlaws all choose stanford hospital over anything else, but they are seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 here is a site that ranks hospitals. pediatric stanford is ranked nationally in 9 specialties. http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/lucile-salter-packard-childrens-hospital-at-stanford-6933605 so is UCSF http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/ucsf-benioff-childrens-hospital-PA6930043 so for example for urology, stanford is 24 nationally, and ucsf is 28.... so i am thinking that they both seem to be quite good. hth, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 here is a site that ranks hospitals. pediatric stanford is ranked nationally in 9 specialties. http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/lucile-salter-packard-childrens-hospital-at-stanford-6933605 so is UCSF http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ca/ucsf-benioff-childrens-hospital-PA6930043 so for example for urology, stanford is 24 nationally, and ucsf is 28.... so i am thinking that they both seem to be quite good. hth, ann Thank you for this. It helps to see side by side comps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 i pm'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMV Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm very glad it is benign. I hope the surgery goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thank goodness the cyst is benign! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 So glad it is benign. Continuing to pray for you all as you prepare for your dd's surgery :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Wonderful news! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Just a quick update. We have a consult with a surgeon at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford on Monday morning. Hopefully, surgery will take place the day or two after. Thank you for all your advice and encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thank you for continuing to update us -- I know you must be exhausted from all of the stress and planning, and I'm sure all of us really appreciate your taking the time to let us know what's happening. If you need specific prayers, please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Stanford is a good place. Don't know too much about pediatrics but my sister did her bone marrow transplant there. Beautiful setting if you get a chance to be outside the hospital. Praying that all will go smoothly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'm in the tears and chills camp. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for answered prayers. I will continue praying for you and DD. Blessings to both of you during the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 hoping you are able to have this move forward in a timely fashion; it will be so nice for her not to be in pain!! have a wonderful weekend, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 So glad you have a plan! Praying for a good visit on Monday and a quick resolution for your dd. Lots of :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers. It's so hard on us mommas when our babies aren't feeling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 When it rains it pours! Poor dd. We stopped at her grandpa's house for a visit on our way down to Stanford today, and while she was playing in the orchard, she fell and broke her arm and got a nasty gash in her knee! Now we have to see an orthopedic surgeon in addition to the general surgeon at Lucile Packard today. We are all doing surprisingly well given the latest plot twist. God is good and we are just happy to be together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 When it rains it pours! Poor dd. We stopped at her grandpa's house for a visit on our way down to Stanford today, and while she was playing in the orchard, she fell and broke her arm and got a nasty gash in her knee! Now we have to see an orthopedic surgeon in addition to the general surgeon at Lucile Packard today. We are all doing surprisingly well given the latest plot twist. God is good and we are just happy to be together! Ugh! Poor girl! She's going to get to "tour" the whole place... While it was really nice of her to make the timing work out so well, you ought to remind her that many times the body actually prefers to work on one issue at a time - or, say, just ONE issue, not multiple. ;) I hope all goes smoothly - for all three things - and do remind her it is ALREADY three with the cyst, break, and gash - she doesn't need to do one more to MAKE things come in threes as the popular saying goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Poor girl! So happy to hear it is a benign cyst! Continuing to pray for her surgery and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oh no! Poor girl! :grouphug: Benign cyst is great news; broken arm, not so much. :( Praying for your dd and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oh dear! You have got your hands full! Praying for a quick recovery from all that she is experiencing- cyst, arm, knee... hoping that the list does not grow. I am joyful that she felt well enough to play at her grandpa's house, but poor TWells/mom for all that you have to go through with your dd! Hang in there. You & your dd are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 hope today goes really, really well! lucille packard is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 One stop shopping... Just a little funny in tough times. Praying all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Praying that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 hope today went really well! hugs to you all, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Oh goodness! Poor kiddo. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I hope everything can be addressed easily. It's so wonderful to know your faithful, trusting attitude. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 So we need to do surgery at a pediatric hospital. We are in California and live about 6 hours north of the San Francisco Bay area. Would UCSF or Stanford be the better choice? Anyone have experience with pediatric surgeons in Northern California? Thanks! Both are excellent hospitals. My son has had surgery at both. UCSF was a better experience, but that had more to do with bad communication with his surgical team than anything to do with the hospital staff. Stanford (Lucille Packard) is aesthetically nicer, as it's newer and has more space to spread out. The tie breaker would probably be distance. I would go with UCSF just because it's an hour north of Stanford. You'll want a shorter drive with a post op child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I can't recc a Dr but I will say the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford was great and the play areas, inside and outside are amazing. dd7 was 3 I think when we went and she still asks if we can go back the place made such an impression on her. I hope your able to get her fixed up quick:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Update when you can. Praying for her and for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 just popped in to have coffee with you and see how you all were doing. hope its going as well as it can! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thank goodness it's benign. Hope she can get it removed soon and heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you all so much for your continued prayers and support. Dd had her surgery early yesterday and she is recovering nicely, praise God. The surgeons, nurses, and staff at Lucile Packard were wonderful and Dd is doing so well that she got released today! Being in LPCH was a very humbling and inspiring experience. I have a renewed appreciation of all medical practitioners after spending a few days in a childrens hospital. God bless those healthcare professionals and all the families being treated by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Wow -- that's amazing! Thank you for posting such a wonderful update!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Great news! How's her arm doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 She hasn't been complaining about her arm other than the inconvenience of it being useless. She has an appointment with an ortho next week to see if she needs a cast. I think it's all been much harder on us parents than it has been on dd. Thank you for your care and concern. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'm so happy to hear that all went well. I feel so relieved for you. I think any time there is something wrong with our children, even if it's just a cold, it's harder on us than the kids. It's so stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thank you for the update! Rejoicing with you for the good outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Glad to hear the positive news! May recovery go well and this just end up as a blip in history for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 very big and relieved smile and sigh.... i am so very thankful it worked out so well! enjoy a wonderful weekend, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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