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Surgery tomorrow
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Sep 18, 2012 - 1:01 pm
Well we just received confirmation of David's BOT surgery, using the Davinci robot for tomorrow. We are to be at UK hospital at 5:45 for an 8:20 surgery. Hopefully the second time is a charm, since last week we thought he would have surgery only to find out they had rescheduled and not told us. I am a little worried about the surgery, but overall thankful that we are getting the ball rolling. I keep telling myself that this too shall pass. We are going to be ok, it's just going to be something we will be doing for a while. |
Joined: Aug 2009
I would gladly trade a week of insanity for the opportunity for surgery with the Davinci robot. I remember reading your post last week and how awful that anxiety was for you. This is relatively recent and new technology and those surgeons trained on it are few and far between but they are really good at what they do. AT one of my SPHONC meetings we had a trained davinci surgeon as a guest speaker and he showed us a play by play of the actual procedure. It's incredible and effective. So glad he is getting this treatment.
Joined: Mar 2012
green light to get his treatment started. Prayers at night for both of you.
Joined: Jun 2012
God Bless!
Joined: Mar 2012
it's about time, right? :) Will be sending tons of positive mojo your way....(and prayers, too)....the surgery he's having is right out of space age technology.....I'm so glad he's getting the absolute best there is to get.
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Joined: Dec 2011
A Prayer before surgery.
Almighty God,
You know my inmost being,
the secrets of my body and soul.
Fill my heart with trust,
even as I fear,
and bless the surgeons and nurses
and all who work to help and care.
Be near, gently sustaining me,
and supporting them in their skills.
Amen.
God bless
Tonsil dad
Dan.
Joined: Mar 2010
I am glad you finally got a date. Prayers the surgery goes as planned. My thoughts are with you and David.
Kathy
Joined: Nov 2011
You are that much closer to looking back and being able to say "we passed" ...
Whispered a prayer all goes well...and more coming each day.
Best,
Tim
Joined: Sep 2012
Best wishes for Dave and you.
Jim
Joined: May 2012
Vivian,
This time tomorrow the surgery will all be behind you. Better to get the ball rolling and get back to living well.
Best,
Matt
Joined: Jul 2011
for tomorrows surgery.
Linda
Joined: Jul 2012
So happy for you, I know last week was such a let down. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers. Please update us as soon as you are able so we knowhow well it went.
Take good care.
Billie
Joined: Jul 2010
Good luck on the surgery, and a prayer from my family to yours is headed your way.
Best
Mike
Joined: May 2012
Best of luck for a swift accurate successful surgery
Joined: Jul 2012
Vivian, my prayers are with you! I know everything will be just fine! Doctors know what they're doing and they will do the best they can! Surgery is the first step to defeat this beast!
Positive thinkink and good vibes come from SLO to UK :)))
Joined: Aug 2010
the surgery will be history. Remember to take care of yourself. I think the caregiver suffers more than the patient. After all, the hospital staff will care for David; but you must take care of yourself. (I should have said this to my wife last November.) Rick.
Joined: Aug 2012
Thanks everyone for your encouragement, prayers and support. We will be at the hospital in an hour. As much as I wish all this were just a dream, I am glad things are starting to move. I am so tired of seeing my husband in pain and looking so distressed. I know we have several more months of this, but at least things are happening now. I will update a little later today while I'm at the hospital. What else am I going to do right?
Joined: Aug 2012
Each step is a step closer to recovering...
I'll be watching for your email.
Joined: Sep 2009
Hopes and dreams.....
I'm really looking forward to hearing word on success and positive future.
best,
John
Joined: Aug 2012
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. David's two hour surgery turned in to four. The doctor thinks he got all of the primary tumor. David's throat swelled a lot so they are leaving him intubated and in ICU for a while. I haven't seen him since 7:45 thus morning and I am ready to see him. The doctor said he was going to discuss davids case with the oncology board. He is concerned he may have to go in and do the neck dissection before radiation and chemo.
Joined: Jun 2012
Happy to hear that the surgery is over and successful. Will keep David in my prayers.
Joined: Jun 2012