Up To Date and .............Make A Wish Foundation

Hi everyone sorry we haven't posted in a while but so many things have happened and then with the Christmas rush it hasnt been easy. But we're back to let you know all the things that have been going on with Jessy.

I'll start with Jessy going back to Baptist Urgent Care on Monday, November 22 because a Cyst was found in the lower part of her back. She had been a few days with some pain but it just got worse by Monday morning. When she arrived at the Urgent Care she was seen by the doctor and he determined it was a Cyst and it needed to be removed. I can say when Jessy had the Brain Tumor removed she was sedated and didnt feel a thing even if it was for so many hours, this time around Jessy felt everything that was done to her being the anesthesia didn't take affect and they opened the Cyst to clean it and she felt everything. The pain was excruciating! They finally cleaned out the area and placed a drainage to make sure the area would be completely clean. They left the drainage in for 2 days. On Nov. 24th Jessy returned to the Urgent Care where they removed the drainage and at that time Jessys mom was informed by the doctor that Jessy would need to have an operation done to completely remove the cyst sack. This will happen in a few months once the area is completely healed.

On December 15th Jessy went to see her doctor at Bascom Palmer, the doctor was very happy to see that Jessys cornia on the left eye is doing very well. Her eye is still closed and it will not be opened til she is able to move the left side of her face. The doctor did give Jessy a prescription for new glasses even though once her left eye is opened she will need another prescription. But for now it will help her not to strian on the right eye. She was super excited about getting new glasses being that her glasses were a few years old. She'll go back to see her doctor from Bascom Palmer in February just to continue checking her progress.

On Thursday, December 23rd Jessy became Santa for a day, she took gifts to all the Therapist at Baptist Hospital. She feels that everyone there has been amazing to her even the ones that haven't directly worked with her but treat her great. She went with a Santa shirt and hat and went giving out gifts and getting hugs and kisses from everyone.

On Thursday, December 23rd Jessy's mom recieved a letter from "Make a Wish Foundation" letting Jessy's parents know that Jessy was approved by her Physicians to recieve a special wish. Make a Wish Foundation will make that wish come true and if you've all read Jessy's blog you would know exactly what Jessy's wish would be! Of course, to meet "Nick Jonas and the Jonas Brothers". Remember when Jessy came out of her surgery the first thing she said so her family would know she was alright was "Nicky Booboo where are you" and that was completely directed to Nick Jonas. This will be a dream come true for her. We'll keep you posted on the meeting with Make a Wish Foundation and what will take place after that.

Wishing everyone a "Very Merry Christmas and that 2011 comes filled with HEALTH, love and lots of Happiness!"

Thank you to ALL for caring and praying for Jessys recovery!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are thankful for all the love and support we have received the past few months! Thank you for helping in Jessy's recovery! We love you all very much!

Have a great happy thanksgiving! :)

Something to Share

I have to share:

Jessy went to see her Pediatrician the other day with her mom and when they were leaving Jessy asks her mom " Will I always come to see Dr. Ruiz-Unger?" So her mom responds "No Jessy after you turn 21 he won't be your doctor anymore, you'll have to go somewhere else." So as Jessy stayed quiet for a minute, turns to her mom and asks her "So then that means I'll be going to Leon Medical Center?" Lol!!

Visit to the Dermotologist and more..........

Jessy had the appointment with the dermotologist because she has a really bad rash on her face on the left side. As per the dermotologist what Jessy has is acne from the cortison she was given during her operation. He gave her a cream for the face and did tell her it will take awhile before its all gone. Much patience... will be needed. The good thing Jessy has such a great attitude nothing really bothers her.

Jessy had been complaining of getting dizzy spells for a few weeks now. So on Tuesday her Physical therapist had her do some exercises to determine if what Jessy has is Vertigos and the result was correct, she does have Vertigo. The therapist did some therapy to Jessy to try to get rid of the vertigo. Jessys not allowed to sleep on her right side, she must sleep reclined and she has to wear a neck brace for a week. Hopefully with the therapy and all these home treatments it will help Jessy not have the dizziness anymore. Jessys biggest problem with all this is that she says the neck brace is "Definitely Not A Fashion Statement".

Visit to the Psychologist

Well Jessy had her visit to the psychologist yesterday, extremely early in the morning. She wasn't to happy with that but she needs to start getting use to early mornings again. He got to know Jessy a bit and asked many questions about her life before the Brain Tumor and after the Brain Tumor. She'll have an 8 hour test given to her in sessions of 3 to 4 days. Her first test will be on Saturday, November 13th at 8am. That day she'll have 2 hours of testing and then they'll tell her the next date of testing. She'll have alot of one on one with the psychologist. The test is mainly to see at what level Jessys at.

What the Psychologist doesn't know is that Jessy will be teaching him a thing or two! Thank God her memory and her wittiness has not changed at all. He will be very surprised with her answers thats for sure!

Visit to Bascom Palmer

Today Jessy had an appointment at Bascom Palmer and the doctor was very happy to see that her left eye (thats the one thats closed 75%) was doing so well. Even her eye sight has gotten much better from the right eye even though she'll have to continue using, once her eye is better, the glasses. He was alittle concerned because her right eye does not turn to the right side completely, only 35%. Something he wants Jessys mom to continue monitoring and if theres any change to take Jessy back to Bascom Palmer otherwise he'll see Jessy in 3 months. This is the Muscle Specialist of the eye at Bascom Plamer. In December she still has another appointment with her doctor at Bascom Palmer to see the progress of the left eye. We'll keep you informed!!

Tomorrow Jessy has an appointment with a Pshycologist. She needs to have a Pshycological evaluation before going back to school. This is routine check for any child thats had brain surgery. We'll let you know how it goes!!

Garage Sale a Success!!

Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" to all that went out to our 2nd Garage Sale. Without your
help it could not have been as successful as it was. The day was beautiful and as we sold things for a good cause we had a great time doing it. We'll be posting soon some of the pictures. But again "Thank You" for all the help and support you've showed since day one.
Jessy appreciates it inmensely!!