They found the teratoma!!! Yes, you read that right everybody! The doctors have finally found what they’ve been searching for since Tintin was diagnosed with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. You’re asking what this means right? Well, if you’re like most, you probably haven’t researched what her disease is about and what typically causes it. Teratomas found in the ovaries are the most common cause, and FINALLY they found and removed one from her left ovary. We’re hoping that this is it.

She’s already been on a positive trajectory since she was admitted to the rehab hospital on Tuesday. The Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists have had her busy each day doing things like walking without a walker (see the video I attached), taking a shower sitting on the bench, and reading, writing, and arithmetic. She’s young and strong so the physical stuff is coming back really quickly, but like I’ve mentioned before, the memory and brain functions will still need some more exercise before we can say she is 100%. The best thing is that she may be able to come home soon! No need to keep her here for that part. We can do that as outpatient I’m sure.

So basically, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders with the doctors finally finding the teratoma and removing it. I vividly remember talking with Carla, the friend of a friend who went through this same ordeal, and her telling me that it would be awesome if they found a teratoma on her ovaries, because it would mean once it’s removed, everything goes back to normal. I really hope this is it!! Tin’s sister Michelle said she’s never been so excited to hear about a tumor being found, lol. Me either Michelle! Me either. Whew! Looks like that party is coming sooner than later. Love you all! – Billy