Update on Bob

BobHaze
BobHaze Member Posts: 161 Member
in Esophageal Cancer #1
I wanted to let everyone know that Bob's MIE surgery went very well - approximately 5 hours. He's currently in the surgical ICU until later today as beds become available on another floor. More details to follow---

Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers.

Carol
(Bob's wife)

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  • chemosmoker
    chemosmoker Member Posts: 501
    #2
    GREAT NEWS!!!!
    Thank God Bob is on the mend and it was only a great sounding 5 hour surgery!
    ALL of us here are cheering and praying for a SPEEDY release and long life now!!!

    All our love is with you and Bob, Carol!
    TELL BOB WE ARE PROUD OF HIM!!!
    -Eric
  • rose20
    rose20 Member Posts: 258
    #3
    Great news!!
    Carol, thank you for the update!!! So good to hear he went through surgery well!
  • Wpturner05
    Wpturner05 Member Posts: 114
    #4
    Good to hear
    Glad to hear Bob had a successful surgery. May he recover successfully and have a smooth transition home. All our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.

    Whitney
    Wife of Kevin
    Stage IVb
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,391 Member
    #5
    Great News!!!
    Carol,

    It is great to hear that Bob's surgery went well and he is about to be moved from ICU only one day after his operation. Sounds like he is doing great.

    Prayers for a good swallow test and pathology report!!


    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    3/14/2011 CT Scan NED

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
  • NikiMo
    NikiMo Member Posts: 342
    #6
    Thanks for the update!
    Hi Carol,

    I am sure the waiting was hard, and you must be relieved with that part of the journey over! Glad to hear that Bob is doing well and that surgery was only five hours, that will go far for recovery of his lungs. Get some rest when you can, as many said to me this is a marathon not a sprint. Once you bring Bob home know that there are many caregivers on here, some who just went through what you are doing now that can help and offer suggestions.

    Thanks again for the update and VERY pleased to hear all went well! Best to you both,

    Niki
  • Laura23
    Laura23 Member Posts: 81
    #7
    NikiMo said:

    Thanks for the update!
    Hi Carol,

    I am sure the waiting was hard, and you must be relieved with that part of the journey over! Glad to hear that Bob is doing well and that surgery was only five hours, that will go far for recovery of his lungs. Get some rest when you can, as many said to me this is a marathon not a sprint. Once you bring Bob home know that there are many caregivers on here, some who just went through what you are doing now that can help and offer suggestions.

    Thanks again for the update and VERY pleased to hear all went well! Best to you both,

    Niki

    Awesome
    Praying for a speedy recovery with no complications. And strength, comfort and peace for all of you during this time.

    Laura
    Wife to Luis, age 51
    Dx 4/11/2011. T3N1M0
    MIE 8/30/2011
  • birdiequeen
    birdiequeen Member Posts: 319
    #8
    This is very good news.
    This is very good news. Thank you for taking the time to post. Let Bob know we are thinking of him and his family as he recovers.
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #9
    birdiequeen said:

    This is very good news.
    This is very good news. Thank you for taking the time to post. Let Bob know we are thinking of him and his family as he recovers.

    great to hear!!
    So glad that Bob has come thru his surgery and only the best of wishes and prayers that he keeps proceeding to a speedy recovery!!
    Donna70
  • bingbing2009
    bingbing2009 Member Posts: 177
    #10
    Wonderful News
    It's great to hear all went well. Remember to take care of yourself while your hubby's in the hospital.
    Melinda
  • Ericalynn
    Ericalynn Member Posts: 200
    #11
    Good News
    Glad all went well, keep us posted. Let Bob know we are out here cheering him on!
    Erica
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #12
    So glad the surgery went
    So glad the surgery went well. Praying he will regain his strength fast. The future will be learning a lot of new eating and sleeping habits, but it gets easier as time goes on.
    You and Bod remain in my thoughts and prayers,
    Sandra
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #13
    Brilliant!
    So glad to hear that Bob's surgery went well, and was short as MIE's go. A 5 hour wait isn't a bad thing in an MIE ;)

    I hope his recovery is quick and as painless as possible.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you also, Carol. We are here for *you* too!

    Terry
    Wife to Nick, age 48
    dx T3N2M0 05/19/11
    THE 09/08/11
  • jss2011
    jss2011 Member Posts: 132
    #14
    TerryV said:

    Brilliant!
    So glad to hear that Bob's surgery went well, and was short as MIE's go. A 5 hour wait isn't a bad thing in an MIE ;)

    I hope his recovery is quick and as painless as possible.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you also, Carol. We are here for *you* too!

    Terry
    Wife to Nick, age 48
    dx T3N2M0 05/19/11
    THE 09/08/11

    Hi Carol,
    Been thinking
    Hi Carol,

    Been thinking about you both over the weekend, just dont get much online time. I'm so glad everything went well. Look forward to an update.
    Continued prayers,
    Julie
  • BobHaze
    BobHaze Member Posts: 161 Member
    #15
    jss2011 said:

    Hi Carol,
    Been thinking
    Hi Carol,

    Been thinking about you both over the weekend, just dont get much online time. I'm so glad everything went well. Look forward to an update.
    Continued prayers,
    Julie

    HwSING HOME!
    Hi everyone. I just read everyone's posts following my MIE last week, and I think you all know how meaningful and emotional they were for me. We've all read and/or said it ourselves, but to feel such love and support from people who haven't even met me is moving beyond words.

    I just met with my surgeon's team, and while they don't have hard copy orders yet the "official" word is that I'll be released to home today. That's a day earlier than he'd originally planned, which everyone here at the hospital says is a really good sign. Pain management hasn't been a problem and there are evidently no indications of infection or other medidal issues, so I choose to take it as a good sign, as well. I'll post an update when I get settled at home.

    In the meantime, Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers, which appear to have helped! The only sword remaining hanging over my head is the path reports.

    Best
    Bob
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #16
    BobHaze said:

    HwSING HOME!
    Hi everyone. I just read everyone's posts following my MIE last week, and I think you all know how meaningful and emotional they were for me. We've all read and/or said it ourselves, but to feel such love and support from people who haven't even met me is moving beyond words.

    I just met with my surgeon's team, and while they don't have hard copy orders yet the "official" word is that I'll be released to home today. That's a day earlier than he'd originally planned, which everyone here at the hospital says is a really good sign. Pain management hasn't been a problem and there are evidently no indications of infection or other medidal issues, so I choose to take it as a good sign, as well. I'll post an update when I get settled at home.

    In the meantime, Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers, which appear to have helped! The only sword remaining hanging over my head is the path reports.

    Best
    Bob

    Best wishes for a clean Path!
    Wonderful news to have an early release! I'm happy that things have gone well for you, Bob!

    I pray they continue to do so!

    Terry

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