After arriving at PCMC the Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kestle, met with us and told us that the tumor was about the size of 2 golf balls and needed to be removed. They had already scheduled Dill's surgery for the next day.
Friday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m. the surgery team came to get our brave Dillon to remove the tumor. He was so relieved that we had finally figured out what had been making him so sick! Surgery took nearly 8 hours, but when it was over, the Surgeon had successfully removed the big tumor from his brain.
Dillon was taken to ICU following his surgery, where he recovered until Sunday afternoon. By this time he had been progressing so well that they moved him from ICU to the Neurological Trauma Unit (NTU).
It was so nice to get him to his own room where he could rest and spend time with his family. Monday morning April 2nd, Dillon began physical therapy. He did so well, but it wore him out. He came back to his room and had a nice long nap! He is eating well and has a super big appetite! :)
Today he has already done 1 session of physical therapy, where he got to play ball with Diva, 1 of the many therapy dogs that visit PCMC. He will have another trip to the gym this afternoon!
We are still waiting to hear the results from his surgery. We know the tumor they removed is cancer, however we do not know the type yet. As soon as we know, we will find out what the next step to Dillon's recovery will be.
Thank you to everyone who has had Dillon in their prayers. Please continue to pray for him and support him in this journey. We will continue to update this blog as we learn more. Feel free to leave comments as we will pass them along to Dillon.
Sincerely,
The Melle's
We love you, Dillon! You are being so brave. We are all thinking about you and hope you feel better soon. Glad you have a nice dog to play with :)
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Claire
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dillon and also for your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Dillon is doing so well! I'm praying hard for all of you and have faith that Dillon will make a full and healthy recovery!
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Heather Ambrose
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dillon and also with your family.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you dillon and your family continue the great job getting better.....
ReplyDeleteOur Thoughts and Prayers are with Dillon and the whole Family. We are glad to here of the great progress.
ReplyDeleteDillon, we are so very proud of you. You are so brave. This is a lot to have to go thru, but you have your loving parents and grandparents and little brother by your side. We continue to send our prayers for you and the family for a speedy recovery. Tons of hugs your way from Aunt Judi, Uncle Jerry, and Maximillion the pooch who would love to be by your side and lick your face to help you get better quick.
ReplyDeleteHi Dillon, I sure miss your sweet face here at the YOU! Center. I have kept you and your family in my prayers. Keep your chin up and we will see you soon. You are the strongest boy I know. God has been looking out for you. Keep doing what you need to so you can come back to us real soon, ok.
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Carrie
hey how is my little red head doing. so glad i got to see u yesterday. i hope u love the camo bear that screaches like a monkey. today we had a fund raiser for u and they called it "DOLLER$ FOR DILLON" preaty catchy huh.any way everbbody misses u including me.love ya man
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Hi Noah, This is Brian. Thank you for coming down to see your bud... It really meant a lot to him to hang out with you... He is improving every day. I hope you have a great vacation.
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Hi Dillon .... It sounds like you are working hard to get over your surgery. Keep up the good work and stay strong. I will keep you in my prayers. Give your mom a BIG hug for me!
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Wendy D.
even though you aren't talking, I was so happy to see you make a joke with the silly putty and then laugh--that was the best.! It made me know You are still inside the red head!! Love you to the moon--your Gangsta Gma
ReplyDeleteHey Dillon, You are a strong and brave young man! Hope all this junk is soon in the past. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, and sending good vibes your way! Hang in there, Mark & Jean Goulet (friends of your Mom and Dad's)
ReplyDeleteHey dill pickles,
DeleteUr the strongest dude I know and ur going to pull threw this cancer with a breeze and be back on ur feet in no time. Back in Cheney were saying prayers and keeping good thoughts for u and ur family. I'm going to buzz my hair for u.
Love you man Love Drake. ;) Stay strong buddy.
A benefit account for Dillon has been set up at Trona Valley CFCU in Evanston. You can make donations by asking a teller to deposit to the FBO Dillon Melle account. Thank you to all of you who have already donated! And a big THANKS to the students and teachers at EMS for raising almost $600 yesterday with their "Dollar$ for Dillon" fund raiser!!
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ReplyDeleteHay dill! I here you are getting better. I'm glad you have many thoughts and prayers going your way. Love ya. Logan (down in Cheney)
ReplyDeleteThe O.R. Crew at Evanston Regional Hospital sends our love and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We always thought you were a great kid Dillon. You have great parents and it looks like many friends who love you. Be strong and know that we are wishing the very best for you and may you have a speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteHey Dill!
ReplyDeleteWe just wanted you to know we are thinking about you and praying lots and lots for you! You are so strong! Preston tells us everyday all the great accomplishments you are making! He is so proud of you! Avery also prays for you every night in her prayers! You have SO MANY People who love you and will help you and your family get through this! You are amazing bud! We Love Ya!
Nick, Kerrie, Preston and Avery!
Hey Dillon, hope your up and around soon to come see us at the Marshall White Center. We are all thinking of you and praying for you and our prayers are very strong. We hope you can come see us soon. Keep up the good work and we will keep you and your whole family in our prayers also. Best luck Dillon...Sincerly, your friends at the Marshall White Center
ReplyDeleteHey its noah agian. Just need ur thoughts on something. Should i save my head like yours or cut it shorter? Give me your oppinon but im still a little iffy on cut ing my hair.
ReplyDeletei ment shave.____noah linford
DeleteDo it... Bald is BEAUTIFUL !!! :)
DeleteI know you are headed back to surgery today-it might be another long day but after this we can get on with the getting better. I have a little piece of you in my heart and I will hold it dear, until you are better. I saw you walk yesterday and that made me happy!!! I am with you always!!! Grandma Red
DeleteNoah!!!this is spencer(: shave your head!!!
DeleteHey there big guy! I'm so extremely proud of you for being so brave throughout this tough journey. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you so much! My heart also goes out to your sweet mother Ali and the rest of your family. Stay strong Dillon! I know you're a fighter and can get through this!!!! All my love xoxo Rossi Yerage
ReplyDeleteALL THE FOLKS IN THE ED AT OGDEN REGIONAL ARE SENDING LOTS OF PRAYERS FOR YOU DILLON, ALI, BRIAN, ARIEL AND IKE
ReplyDeleteMe and the little guy send our love and positive thoughts your way I love you guys so much! Victoria xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHey dillion its tyler bro get better your in my thoughts and prayers i think about you all the time. Well get well soon.
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Hey dill,
ReplyDeleteIts Hallie I hope u get better! :P <3 U
Hey Dill It's Braxton I hope you get better soon so we can hang out again me and my family think about you all the time stay stong man!
ReplyDeleteWhats up Dill
ReplyDeleteWe miss u! and cant wait till u come over and play again! :)
From, Trenton and Stockton!
Hey DIllon!
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you and your family!
We love you!
Gloria :)
Hey Dillon!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you so much! we can't wait to see you here at the center. We heard you are working really hard on your therapy, keep it up champion! Everybody here want to let you know that our prayers are with you and your family. We hope to see you here real soon!
We love you soooooo much!
YOU! Center