Bills legend Jim Kelly was released from the hospital on Saturday. He spent two weeks in the hospital following oral cancer surgery.
According to his wife, Jill, he left the hospital with a swollen smile and a cane in his hand.
With a swollen smile, and a cane in his hand he was DISCHARGED from the hospital today!Praise the LORD!So THANKFUL for Dr. Mark Urken, his team, and the rest of the amazing Mount Sinai staff. The recovery continues here in NYC for the next two weeks.Then back to BUFFALO!One day at a time.One prayer at a time.All in God’s perfect timing!Thank you for praying!!
Jim’s daughter, Erin, also posted to social media to announce her father’s release from the hospital.
What a blessing it has been to take care of my dad while he was in the hospital the last few weeks. He was discharged today!There’s still a lot of healing to do over the next month or two, but we are trusting God one day at a time! Thank you to everyone who has been praying. We love you! #KellyTough #PrayersForJK
Kelly’s doctor released a statement saying he’s been released after an “extremely favorable recovery.”
Via ESPN:
“Mr. Kelly was discharged from the hospital today after an extremely favorable recovery,” said Dr. Mark Urken, who treated Kelly. “The speed of that process, considering the extensive nature of his surgery, was a function of his toughness, the firmness of his resolve, his faith and the support of his family. All of those factors will continue to serve him well as he moves on to the next phase of his rehabilitation.”
Great news for the Kelly family. Let’s hope this latest surgery was able to get rid of his cancer for good.
