Aug 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Retired Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly on the sideline during the first half of the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings at New Era Field. Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Jill Kelly posts Instagram update after Jim Kelly undergoes surgery

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 3/28/18

Jim Kelly had surgery on his jaw Wednesday after recently finding out that cancer had once again returned to his body.

The surgery, which took nearly 12 hours, was done at Mount Sinai Hospital. Afterward, his wife, Jill Kelly, shared a touching update on Instagram.

“Surgery is complete,” Jill Kelly wrote in the Instagram post. “Thank GOD and the amazing team of doctors and nurses that took care of Jim today…and will continue to take care of him as he heads into a very significant time of recovery.”

She also shared a few pictures, one of which shows Kelly was registered at the hospital on the No. 12 computer, which obviously is significant to the legendary former Buffalo Bills quarterback.