Luis and Jeff T

Laura23
Laura23 Member Posts: 81
in Esophageal Cancer #1
We came across Jeff Thomas on our walk over to visit him! He was up and walking in a thoracic walker. Couldn't believe how far he had walked on his first day post-op! He looks great and says his only discomfort is in the hip area from surgery. He was talkative and it was great to get to meet him, his wife and one of his sons.

Luis should have been discharged today but his white blood cell count was significantly higher this morning so they decided to keep him here and on IV antibiotics for one more night. They cultured everything but think the source was his chemo port. So they took that out along with his chest tubes today. We are hoping he will get to come home tomorrow. But that will be pending more blood work.

Pathology report finally came back today. The tumor had shrunk to T1 at the time of removal, which is stage 1A. Thirteen lymph nodes were removed and all came back clean! So no post-op chemo for him!

Continued prayers for all.

Warm regards,
Laura
Wife to Luis
Dx 4/11/2011 T3N1M0
MIE 8/30/2011

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  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #2
    Wonderful news!! Thanks for
    Wonderful news!! Thanks for updating us. How wonderful it is to have the surgery and move forward. Take care.
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
    #3
    Oops! Hit post comment
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  • hopper52
    hopper52 Member Posts: 108
    #4
    Great News
    Laura,

    Praise the Lord for the report on Luis. No positive lymph nodes........what great news. Hope he continues on the fast track to recovery and gets to go home soon. So far it looks like the entire junior class is doing well. I'm sure we all can't wait for the day when we can think of this battle with EC as a distant memory.

    Still in my thoughts and prayers

    Michael Daniels (T3N0M0)
    Brandon, FL - Surgery scheduled for 10/07
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,391 Member
    #5
    hopper52 said:

    Great News
    Laura,

    Praise the Lord for the report on Luis. No positive lymph nodes........what great news. Hope he continues on the fast track to recovery and gets to go home soon. So far it looks like the entire junior class is doing well. I'm sure we all can't wait for the day when we can think of this battle with EC as a distant memory.

    Still in my thoughts and prayers

    Michael Daniels (T3N0M0)
    Brandon, FL - Surgery scheduled for 10/07

    Great News!!!
    Laura,

    So happy to hear that the pathology is clear. As someone who had to do post operative chemo I am always happy to see someone who does not. Luis should be on his way home soon I hope.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams,
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #6
    Wonderful News! Every day
    Wonderful News! Every day will get better since there won't be any more chemo. Will be praying for Luis to regain his strength fast,
    Sandra
  • birdiequeen
    birdiequeen Member Posts: 319
    #7
    Great news
    I'm sure you are breathing a bit better now with the Pathology report back. I hope Luis blood counts are better tomorrow. Thank you for the update.
  • Ericalynn
    Ericalynn Member Posts: 200
    #8
    Wonderful News
    No post -op radiation YEA!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you & Luis!
  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
    #9
    So glad to hear your good
    So glad to hear your good news! And what a relief not to have to face chemo. Continued good luck for a complete recovery.
    Cheryl
  • preacherchad
    preacherchad Member Posts: 60
    #10
    That is wonderful news! An
    That is wonderful news! An extra day or two in the hospital won't hurt him, as long as it keeps him from going back next week for an infection. I am so happy suregery went well and that all nodes were clear. That is just fantastic.

    We will pray for a speedy recovery and strength for you both.

    God Bless


    chad
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #11
    Wonderful news!
    No post-op chemo! How great is that ! :) We are still waiting on pathology reports to know about Nick.

    Good news also about Jeff T. The MIE sounds remarkable if they are able to be about and about with little pain (compared to the major of the surgery) so quickly.

    Nick's pain had gone up significantly last night. Higher activity and not adjusting the meds quickly enough made him one hurting fellow by night. It will all work out in the end.

    Prayers and good wishes to all!

    Terry
  • ArchTB
    ArchTB Member Posts: 150
    #12
    Great news!
    So glad the pathology results came back negative! Now it's all about healing and getting the strength back. Congratulations!
    Olya

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