Lung mets surgery done (1st half)

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Kenny H.
Kenny H. Member Posts: 502 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Just got back from MD Anderson yesterday & thought Id check in with the family. Did surgery on tuesday and I checked out friday morning.
Everything went well, Dr removed 4 positive nodules about 1cm in size from the left lung.
Will be getting 4 more removed from the right lung in about 4-6 weeks. Just praying they got it all (said he did)

Proceedure only removed about 5% of lung capacity and was pain free while in recovery as they inserted a epidural with a pump I could control. But now I feel some more pain but taking hydrocodone for pain.
Looking forward to getting the other lung done soon and will know more what to expect on 2nd trip.
So glad I went there for a 2nd opinion & they were able to remove them. Local Dr said to many to operate and would be on chemo indefinate!
Dont ever give up.
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    Dear Kenny
    So very glad to hear that all went well with the surgery!

    I too am very glad that you went to MD Anderson for that second opinion. It shows us all that there may very well be a doc out there with a different perspective!

    Hope your recovery goes smoothly and that the next surgery is as successful as this one appears to be.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • luvinlife2
    luvinlife2 Member Posts: 172 Member
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    Awesome!!!
    That's such good news!! I wish I could have had more taken out than just the 1 met. I had a total of 4 small mets and would have done the surgery again in a heartbeat just to get those nasties out!!

    Just goes to show how much a second opinion can change your life!!

    :)
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
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    Great news!! Wishing you
    Great news!! Wishing you Good luck with the next surgery and a speedy recovery.
    Judy
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
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    Great news Kennt. Thanks for
    Great news Kennt. Thanks for keeping us updated. Good luck on the next surgery.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
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    Surgery
    Good to hear that the surgery went well. Rest up for the upcoming one. Hope you feel better soon.

    Kim
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
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    janderson1964 said:

    Great news Kennt. Thanks for
    Great news Kennt. Thanks for keeping us updated. Good luck on the next surgery.

    Happy for you
    That is great Kenny

    I just had lung mets removed and am doing mop up chemo.

    Wishing you strength and quick recovery with next surgery!
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
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    Lets Go Mets!
    Great news!
    Now let's get rid of the rest of those mets....
    -p
  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
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    Thanks.. this gives me hope

    Thanks.. this gives me hope
  • Minnesotagirl
    Minnesotagirl Member Posts: 141
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    dmj101 said:

    Thanks.. this gives me hope

    Thanks.. this gives me hope

    Wonderful news
    So happy for you. Great news. Keep up the positive attitude and fight.

    "Minnesotagirl"
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
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    Excellent!
    Excellent news! Wishing you continuing speedy recovery.

    Tara
  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
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    Great news
    Good luck with the second surgery. And thanks for the comments about your recovery. I'm having surgery soon and am anxious about it. Your comments helped ease my anxiety. What a great board!
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
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    So Happy Fo You
    Kenny
    I am so so happy to read your post. We were dx about the same time so I feel a kinship. Sending prayers for your continued good health. Yes, you are at the right place, MD Anderson rated No. 1
    NB
  • golf_gal
    golf_gal Member Posts: 69
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    Yay!!!!
    Kenny, so glad u got 2nd opinion. I hope you heal quickly, get other half done, and then enjoy life! I'm in there for you!
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    relaxoutdoors08 said:

    So Happy Fo You
    Kenny
    I am so so happy to read your post. We were dx about the same time so I feel a kinship. Sending prayers for your continued good health. Yes, you are at the right place, MD Anderson rated No. 1
    NB

    great news
    you are doing well.this gives me hope and have really been thinking about talking to my surgen about the removal of my mets also in both lungs.my chemo doc said some surgens dont want to put the patient thru surgerys for it to just come back.i told my surgen this as they are supossed to be on the same team and he agreed with what the chemo onc said.the thought of lung surgery just terrifies me especially when it is in both lungs.hang in there it sounds like you are doing real well...Godbless...johnnybegood
  • Vickilg
    Vickilg Member Posts: 281 Member
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    golf_gal said:

    Yay!!!!
    Kenny, so glad u got 2nd opinion. I hope you heal quickly, get other half done, and then enjoy life! I'm in there for you!

    Kenny!
    Congratulations, Kenny! I am so happy for you! I am another that your story is bringing hope. I was already told they could not operate... ever. I have a second opinion on Friday and then meet with the original doctor next Wednesday. I will be sure to bring up your story. Big hug!
  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat Member Posts: 544 Member
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    Great News!
    Graeat news... Just try to get some rest and keep that pain under control. I am learning a lot from all of you on this board. - Alex
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Maxiecat said:

    Great News!
    Graeat news... Just try to get some rest and keep that pain under control. I am learning a lot from all of you on this board. - Alex

    Good to hear you are doing
    Good to hear you are doing well after this surgery....like Phil said, get those nasties out!!!
  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 Member Posts: 467 Member
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    Good you got the second opinion
    Kenny, great to hear that you had a positive experience. The ability to get a second opinion is very important especially when one has out distanced the local resources. Once again great news and best with next surgery.
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
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    Kenny H
    Sounds like all is going well. Just assume next time will work as well . Then a life of NED.. Can;t beat that with a stick!!!!
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    "Give Me a T for Texas"
    W2Go, Kenny

    Sounds like it all went according to spec - nothing better than that.

    Looks like MD was just what the doctor ordered!

    -Craig

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