Amanda did well in surgery (Monday, July 18) and is continuing to get stronger each day. She can get in and out of bed by herself which is wonderful. She started walking on Tuesday. Thursday brought big smiles as she started a liquid diet and the first item was her favorite drink, apple juice.  This was extra exciting for Amanda since she hasn’t been allowed to drink apple juice since her emergency surgery in December.  

They are expecting her to be released from the hospital early next week.  She will remain in DC for a few weeks to receive post-surgery treatments.