From Corinne

FYI......Kim had her post-op visit this afternoon with Dr. Netterville at Vanderbilt. He said her incision was healing nicely, the swelling was normal, and to use Vitamin E cream to reduce scarring. She told him about her daily/severe headaches and he explained how normal that is considering her status. The cancer in her throat, the nerves he cut in her neck, and the overall tension, stress, and depression she's experiencing are all reasons for her pain. She described how the pain is not just in her head but that it covers one side of her face and goes deep into her ear. Again, he said that was expected. He told her how to adjust her pain medicine and to come back and see him when she completes her chemo and radiation treatments. She and Brad were grabbing some dinner to go on their way home. All she wants for now is her dark bedroom with no phone calls or visitors. I'll update you all again after we see Dr. Murphy (the chemo therapist) on Thursday. Please increase your prayers for Kim and her family. Thank you.
Corinne Smith