Mom is resting comfortably in her hospital room. She is in almost no pain, and has been out of bed and sitting in a chair for most of the day. She was also able to have cream of wheat and some toast for breakfast this morning. She is excited to order off the “real” lunch menu this afternoon. This will be quite a treat as she only had jello and juice all day yesterday.
Doctor Jalovec met with her this morning when she did her rounds. She explained to her, as she did to me yesterday, that the surgery went as well as it possibly could. In other words, occasionally they encounter things that they do not expect during the procedure. They sometimes find cancer in places they didn’t expect, are unable to get good margins, or may not be able to get all of the lymph nodes that they want. This was not the case with her procedure. Things went exactly as planned. We are awaiting pathology reports on the tissue that was removed.
She is scheduled to be released tomorrow, and is eager to get home and get active again as warm weather approaches. I will keep everyone updated with regards to her release and the recovery process. Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, and as always, thank you all for your support.
Doctor Jalovec met with her this morning when she did her rounds. She explained to her, as she did to me yesterday, that the surgery went as well as it possibly could. In other words, occasionally they encounter things that they do not expect during the procedure. They sometimes find cancer in places they didn’t expect, are unable to get good margins, or may not be able to get all of the lymph nodes that they want. This was not the case with her procedure. Things went exactly as planned. We are awaiting pathology reports on the tissue that was removed.
She is scheduled to be released tomorrow, and is eager to get home and get active again as warm weather approaches. I will keep everyone updated with regards to her release and the recovery process. Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, and as always, thank you all for your support.
5 comments:
I is fantastic to hear that the surgery went so well. WE have an awesome God who guides the surgeon's hands. Our prayers for strength and daily improvement have begun, and will continue. God bless you and all the family there.
Andy and Elda Robinson, cousins in California
I need to get a computer that can spell. It is fantastic is what I tried to say in the previous post.
Andy Robinson
So glad to hear the good news. Hang in there Barb.
Rick & Judi Gentry
Barb (and Grant & Jill)...glad to hear your surgery went so well. If you need help with anything, please know that I am here and available. Wish I was still running with "Calhoun's Harem". Perhaps I'll be able to get back this year.
Sincerely, Patty Clemens
Hi, Barb! It will feel so good to get home and in your own surroundings. Continue to grow stronger with each new day. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me. Another hurdle "jumped", dear friend -- you're coming in the home stretch.
Love and blessings, Paula
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