Kathy in MD Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I never did find out if my dh managed to post how I did coming out of surgery, so I'll give you the run down. Surgery did come out well, but the surgeon didn't do the operation he was was planning on when he stepped into the operating theater. The cancer wasn't in big clumps he could remove, but he found an unanticipated problem that would have meant emergency surgery in two weeks, so he's happy he did operate. I'm home earlier that the surgeon expected and healing well, and the home visting nurses have nearly found a solution to the major side effect of the surgery Yeaah!!!!!!! I'll be starting aggressive chemo again within 2 weeks. (This is what the surgeon was hoping to avoid for a while) So thank you for your prayers and thoughts. I'm still in great need of them for the chemo to set the cancer back again. And next time I'll be more explicit in my prayers instead of trusting that the x-rays and scans have given the doctors the right info. :) And school supposedly started last Tues! Well, ds has been studying, just not what I planned, or all that much with the upsets. Both he and dh deserve a special thanks and pats on the backs for being there and being so supportive. Thanks again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I never did find out if my dh managed to post how I did coming out of surgery, so I'll give you the run down. Surgery did come out well, but the surgeon didn't do the operation he was was planning on when he stepped into the operating theater. The cancer wasn't in big clumps he could remove, but he found an unanticipated problem that would have meant emergency surgery in two weeks, so he's happy he did operate. I'm home earlier that the surgeon expected and healing well, and the home visting nurses have nearly found a solution to the major side effect of the surgery Yeaah!!!!!!! I'll be starting aggressive chemo again within 2 weeks. (This is what the surgeon was hoping to avoid for a while) So thank you for your prayers and thoughts. I'm still in great need of them for the chemo to set the cancer back again. And next time I'll be more explicit in my prayers instead of trusting that the x-rays and scans have given the doctors the right info. :) And school supposedly started last Tues! Well, ds has been studying, just not what I planned, or all that much with the upsets. Both he and dh deserve a special thanks and pats on the backs for being there and being so supportive. Thanks again!!!! :grouphug: Kathy, glad you came through well. You'll be in my prayers with the chemo. Kudos to your men!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad to hear from you, Kathy! That's miraculous about the unanticipated problem that needed surgery. Please keep us updated as you go into chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad to hear you came through the surgery well and that the surgeon knew what to do. I'll be praying for your continued recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I never did find out if my dh managed to post how I did coming out of surgery, so I'll give you the run down. Surgery did come out well, but the surgeon didn't do the operation he was was planning on when he stepped into the operating theater. The cancer wasn't in big clumps he could remove, but he found an unanticipated problem that would have meant emergency surgery in two weeks, so he's happy he did operate. I'm home earlier that the surgeon expected and healing well, and the home visting nurses have nearly found a solution to the major side effect of the surgery Yeaah!!!!!!! I'll be starting aggressive chemo again within 2 weeks. (This is what the surgeon was hoping to avoid for a while) So thank you for your prayers and thoughts. I'm still in great need of them for the chemo to set the cancer back again. And next time I'll be more explicit in my prayers instead of trusting that the x-rays and scans have given the doctors the right info. :) And school supposedly started last Tues! Well, ds has been studying, just not what I planned, or all that much with the upsets. Both he and dh deserve a special thanks and pats on the backs for being there and being so supportive. Thanks again!!!! Oh, so good to see you back! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :grouphug: Hoping for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm so relieved to see you posting!! I'll continue to pray for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I am so glad for your update! You have been in our prayers and I have been really wondering how you have been doing. I am not sure whether the fact that the surgeon finding it not being in a large clump is good or bad??? I will be praying for your chemo to be successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 I am so glad for your update! You have been in our prayers and I have been really wondering how you have been doing. I am not sure whether the fact that the surgeon finding it not being in a large clump is good or bad??? I will be praying for your chemo to be successful! A large clump the surgeon can remove is good because it means less work for the drugs to do. Instead I've got "plaque", so it's chemo until the dental hygenitsts move into cancer "tartar" removal. Any takers? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm so glad you updated. I've been wondering how you were doing. Still praying for you during the chemo. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Kathy, I'm so glad to see you back! I'm glad the surgery went well. You'll continue to have my prayers as you deal with the chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :grouphug:Kathy:grouphug: Big, big hug and lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It is good to see you! I have been thinking about you and praying for you. I'll continue the prayers for the chemo to do its job. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :grouphug: So good to hear from you! I bet it's great to be home. And it sounds like you have two wonderful guys taking care of you. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug: You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Glad you came through the surgery well! Will continue to pray that you do well with the chemo and that it does the job it's supposed to do with few/little side effects. May your body heal well and respond well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug: So glad to see you back here and continued good wishes to you getting through the next bit.... Hugs to you & your guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Kathy, You are often in my thoughts. Prayer go out for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanking God for the good news, and continuing to remember you for future 'stuff'. Hang in there, Kathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Kathy, thanks for the update! I have been thinking of you often and praying for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Kathy, I'm so glad you updated. I'll be praying that the chemo will do its stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wow, Kathy, I'm so sorry. We will definitely be praying for you and for your chemo to be successful. I'll be praying for your family as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug: Thank you for the update. Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (((Kathy))) You have been on my mind. I am glad to hear you came through surgery okay. You and your family will be in my prayers, dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I'm still praying for you Kathy, and I'm glad you posted :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kalanamak Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 You may be Back, but for me, you were never Gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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