surgery Thursday

Kathleen808
Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Everyone,
****'s surgery to remove the 1 lymph node is on Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 California time. He met with Dr. Lenz and the surgeon and everyone said it is a good idea to take the lymph node out. Right now, that is the only place cancer is showing up on the PET. I pray that once it is out, **** can do some mop up chemo and be NED (I keep in mind what Phil shared not long ago).

It has been quite a week getting ready to go to So Cal. As many of you know we have a daughter with special needs and she has life threatening seizures. We were going to bring her with us and have her stay in Orange County with my parents but the more I thought about it, the more I realized she is safer here in Hawaii. The firemen know her, the docs at the ER know her, her neurologist is here, her school is here and it is just so much better for her. In addition to her epilepsy, she has autism so change is very hard on her. So, we will get round the clock nurses for her so we don't have to worry. My mom will be here and she is wonderful with her. As soon as we made this decision it felt so much better.

**** and I will travel to LA on Monday and **** has preop on Tuesday. A friend has gifted us some time at a beautiful hotel in Laguna Beach until Thursday. **** hopes to surf and work out as he preps for surgery mentally and physically.

I'll be in touch. You all got me through his first surgery in January 2009. I'll be looking to you again for your friendship and prayers.

Aloha,
Kathleen
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  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    Kathleen and ****
    I'm glad to hear of your surgery, ****, to weed out that last little lymph node. It will be nice to be rid of it.

    I hope all the travels and arrangements wok out well for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    robinvan said:

    Kathleen and ****
    I'm glad to hear of your surgery, ****, to weed out that last little lymph node. It will be nice to be rid of it.

    I hope all the travels and arrangements wok out well for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Rob; in Vancouver

    Kathleen and ****
    glad you have a good plan for supporting and loving your daughter whilst you are away. **** I feel sure this is just a last little blip and you will get it cleaned up.

    all the best with travel plans and big hugs to you both

    mags
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    Good luck.
    Good luck getting that node out, and may it be the last.

    --Greg
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    Thinking of you
    and wishing you the best with this surgery. Sounds like your daughter will be in very good hands. What wonderful parents you must be to put her needs in order before you make your journey.

    Good luck with the surgery and we will be looking for updates from you.

    Tina and George
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Best of Luck
    Hoping that all goes well with ****'s upcoming surgery and that the results are that he is cancer free. He will be kept in prayer for a complete recovery.

    Kim
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    Dear Kathleen and ****,you
    Dear Kathleen and ****,you are in my prayers.I hope a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for ****.Take care.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Praying
    Kathleen,

    I'll be praying for you and ****. Hope this will take care of things!

    It's wonderful that your mom can be there with your daughter. I know that eases your mind so much.

    Can't wait to hear the report on how things go.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    tootsie1 said:

    Praying
    Kathleen,

    I'll be praying for you and ****. Hope this will take care of things!

    It's wonderful that your mom can be there with your daughter. I know that eases your mind so much.

    Can't wait to hear the report on how things go.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    **** and Kathleen
    Good luck and keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers.

    Jennie
  • Eltina21
    Eltina21 Member Posts: 173 Member
    Surgery
    Dear Kathleen and ****,
    A positive attitude is certainly the key. Our bodies respond to how we feel and react. You two show amazing positive spirits. I believe that everything will be fine. GOD is truly watching over your family. Take care and Happy Mother's Day Kathleen.
    Peace and Blessings,
    Karen
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    Keeping you in my prayers
    Good luck on your trip and with surgery, and that they get all the dang cancer out for good! My God be with the surgeons hands as angels watch over ****...and the both of you get home soon.

    God Bless
    Beth
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    a positive plan
    Sounds like a positive plan to me in getting that sucker out of there.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    The Waiting Room Will be Full
    Hi Kathleen and ****

    We'll all just be sitting out here in the "waiting room" until we hear from you. I know you have both worked extremely hard for this and I'm sure the outcome will go marvelously. **** is so strong and athletic, he'll snap straight back like a rubber band. I wish I could be like him.

    Enjoy the stay in your "gifted" hotel - how nice that was for someone to do that for you guys. And it sounds like your daughter is in great hands - it takes a village - and you've certainly got all of that.

    Only the best for you guys!

    Maikaʻi Pomaikaʻi :)

    -Craig
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    Kathleen, you've always been
    Kathleen, you've always been so positive with everyone else so here is our chance to return the good thoughts to you. I will be praying for you safe travels, your daughters health and Dicks surgery. Please keep us posted. Be blessed!

    -Sheri
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    Kathleen and ****, our best

    Kathleen and ****, our best wishes for a successful operation - I'm sure that everything will be just fine. And what a blessing it is to have such thoughtful and caring friends. God bless you both, you will be in our thoughts. - Cynthia and Rick
  • Devasted
    Devasted Member Posts: 185

    Kathleen and ****, our best

    Kathleen and ****, our best wishes for a successful operation - I'm sure that everything will be just fine. And what a blessing it is to have such thoughtful and caring friends. God bless you both, you will be in our thoughts. - Cynthia and Rick

    thinking of you

    we'll be thinking of you...all the best!
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    Kathleen and ****
    Good that finally that lymph node is coming out,I will be praying for you guys.
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Kathleen & ****
    That's great news and sounds like a very good plan.
    Hey, NED happens too you know...
    -phil
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    PhillieG said:

    Kathleen & ****
    That's great news and sounds like a very good plan.
    Hey, NED happens too you know...
    -phil

    I am with you two in thoughts and prayers.
    I am with you two in thoughts and prayers.

    Lizzy
  • TLG320
    TLG320 Member Posts: 167
    Best of luck!
    Kathleen,

    You and **** and your entire family will be in my prayers all week. As Craig said, you'll have a "waiting room" full of people here expecting great news on Friday. I have a good feeling about this!

    Enjoy your stay in Laguna this week. I was fortunate enough to work in Orange County for several months back in 2005 - what a fabulous place to spend some quality time together as you both prep for Friday. Keep us posted,

    Tashina
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    Wishing you warm thoughts +
    Wishing you warm thoughts + good luck as **** embarks on this next step.