May 5, 2014 - Surgery

Tye had surgery to remove the tumor where the cancer started.  The tumor was located on his right side by his kidney.  He was in surgery for around 5 hours.  Surgery went well.  They were able to remove 99% of the tumor before they felt like they would be putting his kidney in danger.  After surgery Tye went to the ICU for 1 night.

Tye with dad right after surgery.

He was hooked to multiple monitors, an epidural for pain and a catheter.

Tye's happy place.

Feeling horrible but still smiling!

His giant incision.  Almost goes all the way across him.

Tye recovered like a champ and we were able to go home after 5 days in the hospital.  He would not walk for a while and could not sit up for weeks.  Overall he was still happy and wanted to play and keep up with his brothers.