Update on Kim 💛 Kim is out of surgery and currently resting in recovery. The surgeon spoke with Jason about what they found, and I’ll share more details tomorrow. This surgery was another step forward in her healing journey. That said, she’ll be closely monitored to see if it successfully opened her Right Internal Jugular Vein. She’ll be staying in the hospital for now, and a specialized imaging study is scheduled for tomorrow to help decide the next steps. Please keep Kim in your thoughts and prayers. We’re hoping she has good pain control and can get some much-needed rest. Sending all our love to Kim and her family — we’re holding them close in our hearts. 💛
PLOT TWIST! Kim is out of her first surgery—but things didn’t go quite as originally planned. Instead of performing interventions today, the surgeon chose to map sections of Kim’s vascular system , which means… she’ll now need TWO additional surgeries instead of just one. The good news? Because today’s procedure was less invasive than expected, Kim was able to discharge from the hospital and return to their rental stay. Her pain level is around a 6 out of 10 , and she’s dealing with severe swelling . What We Know: While detailed imaging and results from today’s mapping are still pending, Dr. Huey shared some key insights: The Left Internal Jugular Vein —previously reconstructed—has started to scar , once again impairing blood flow from the brain. The Right Internal Jugular Vein is fully compressed by bony structures . This is not due to scar tissue or clots. These findings explain the increasing pressure in Kim’s brain , the painful swelling of her face and neck , and the pressure o...