Butter Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 My dad got sick in March and in June it was discovered that he had pancreatic cancer. It was in the best possible place and caught early enough. Only 20% of pancreatic cancers are curable (surgical removal) and his was in that 20%. He had to have several rounds of chemo first. That was rough. Today was finally the day for his surgery. He had the Whipple procedure which removed the head of the pancreas (1/3 of the pancreas plus the tumor), 10" of small intestine, some lymph nodes, and his gallbladder. The surgery lasted 7 hours, but went about as good as could be hoped. He had a vein that gave the surgeon more trouble than expected and my dad lost a lot of blood. They will decide in the morning if he needs a blood transfusion. But that was the only complication. He'll be in the hospital for at least a week and has a long recovery ahead of him (12+ weeks to get back to feeling normal). There are a couple complications that can happen in the next few days so he will be watched very closely. I am just so incredibly thankful that the surgery went so well. His surgeon is one of the top fifty surgeons in the entire country and one of the most experienced in this particular procedure. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Praying for a smooth recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Praying for his recovery! Happy that there's a chance to cure it, have heard not very good things about pancreatic cancer :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hugs, sending good thoughts your way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'm so glad he's past this part and on to the recovery portion of his journey. It sounds like he's in very good hands. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Praying for your dad!!! :grouphug: A client of ours had pancreatic cancer many years ago, when the survival rate was less than 10 percent -- and she is now in her 80's and still going strong (and cancer-free!) I'm praying that your dad will be cured, too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Prayers for your dad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 He sounds like he was very lucky and in good hands. The worst is behind him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 what a blessing you have such a qualified surgeon. Praying for a speedy recovery for your dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Best wishes for a quick, uneventful recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'm glad the surgery went well, and I hope he fully recovers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Praying for your dad tonight, a smooth recovery and no complications or recurrance of the cancer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Oh, Butter! I'll be praying for him that his recovery will go splendidly and that he'll feel well very soon and continue to respond well to the chemo. My mom had pancreatic cancer that was inoperable, but she lived very well and made every day count. I don't think you can ask for more. Hugs for you and your family! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justkeepswimming Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 What an incredible blessing that they caught it early!! Hope that his recovery goes smoothly and glad that he was in good hands with his surgeon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Glad things are looking good at this point and praying for a smooth recovery with no extra issues. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I am glad things went so well! Hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 PTL for the surgeon. I just prayed for healing and peace for your dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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