MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
We arrived at hospital at 8:00 am and headed to have the FMRI performed. All went well … Brian is amazing! He wanted to see the results of the FMRI. He asked great questions. The Doctor walked in and asked Brian … how are you? Brian said, more importantly, how are you? He asked if the doctor was well rested. LOL He cracked everyone up including the doctor. They took him on time at noon to get him prepped for surgery starting at approximately 1:00 pm. And … here we wait! Please continue to pray, pray, pray!
2:20 pm
Nurse called and updated us that they had removed the first spot above the ear and sent it to Pathology. They were proceeding to continue to remove as much tissue from the second site which is slightly above the initial spot.
3:45 pm
Nurse called and said the surgery is over. They are beginning the procedure to close. They got a sample of what was behind the initial tumor and sent it pathology. Waiting for surgeon to come out and talk to Bob and Lydia as what the next steps are. Will most likely be another hour or so.
5:30 pm
The surgeon met with Bob and Lydia. He removed as much of the tumor as he could. He confirmed that it is a tumor and not an infection. It will be 3-4 days before complete pathology is done. They will not know what type of tumor until then and cannot determine course of treatment until then. The surgeon is confident that the surgery did not affect any major speech or motor centers. Brian will be heavily sedated at least until tomorrow and they expect him to be hospitalized for 3-4 days. He will have a post CT scan and MRI tonight and tomorrow.
Comments (25)
Thank you for this post, been waiting for something to pop up from you. What a guy Brian is.... just amazing! Got to have a sense of humor to get through! And very true and great question too, glad he asked! Got to keep those docs sharp and on their toes! We’ll be waiting patiently for the next post.... Love you guys! ❤️🙏🏻 Kris
Brian is AWESOME! Continuing to have such a great sense of humor and that is the ABSOLUTE best question to ask the doctor...how are YOU doing? Love it!!!! Praying, praying and more praying!!!!
Thanks for the update. Have been patiently waiting. Wonder where Brian get that sense of humor from? Continued prayers for Brian and you and Bob as well.
That is so Brian and why we all love him so much. Praying, praying, and more praying. Love you all! Carol
We are all there in spirit with the Beams......positive thoughts, love and prays..........
L-Bone, that is great news. Love to hear it. Know that you are all in my prayers. Xo
Sending prayers to Brian and his family - he is AMAZING and I love his sense of humor...sending positive thoughts and prayers from CHS!
What a trooper he is and smart yo ask the doc how he was. Thanks for the update. Praying and sending hugs to all. God speed ♥️♥️
It is not surprising that Brian tried to make the doctor feel at ease. He has an amazing wisdom and knack with people beyond his years. I felt so fortunate to have had him as my student for three years. Prayers and love to all of you!
I would expect nothing less from Brian!! He is incredible. We are praying for all of you. Ike says hi!
Thank you so much for the update! Brian certainly is a very special young man! Waiting to hear the good news! Praying and thinking of you all! 💙💙💙
So very glad that the surgery went well! Prayers keep coming. Mary Lynne and John
Ok good to hear Brians out of surgery! Thank you for the update!! So many prayers! We will wait to hear more good news. 🙏🏻❤️
Praying for all three of you! Love, The Burkes’
Thank you so much for the positive update. Will continue with prayers for good news.
Thank you for the update. We are all praying for all of you. Love Annie and family.
Thanks so much for the update. How good to hear that Brian was so upbeat this morning! His attitude, support of family and friends, and faith will carry Brian. Our positive thoughts and many prayers will continue to float your way in the next few days. Mary Lynne and John
Bob, Lydia and Brian, Know that your in our prayers, for Brian to have a full recovery. Sending love and positive thoughts your way too. God bless. Love, Mike, Carol, Eric & Jack Hominac
You are in our prayers... were confident you and Brian will make it though this !
Thank you for the update. We love to hear (and are not surprised) that Brian was in good spirits this morning. Please send Brian our well wishes when he wakes.
Your guys are in our prayer. Best wishes and speedy recovery for Brian.
Hugs & prayers to all of you. Hoping each day gets alittle easier. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts.
I knew the surgery would go well. First step done! Rest these next few days and enjoy the sprite and pudding (tastes especially good after surgery). Thinking of you! :-)
The Johns family is happy to hear that step one was a success, and we continue to pray and keep Brian in our thoughts for a speedy and full recovery. We love you guys! Rich, Stephanie, Brittany, Kyle and Dylan
Stay strong Brian and keep fighting through this😘❤️