Amber to have liver resection today

cwork
cwork Member Posts: 37
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello all. I am posting this for Amber as I know what a loving, caring forum this is and that it is also home to some pretty powerful prayer warriors. My sister Amber (immbeloved) is having a liver section today (getting started about 12:30) at Vanderbilt by Dr. Beau Kelly. She is having 2 tumors removed and has been told the surgery should take about 2 hours. Unfortunately I am not able to be there with her this time as our Family vacation was already planned and plane tickets purchased long before this surgery was scheduled. But Amber is surrounded by other loving family members and friends among them our Daddy, a brother and a sister. I am leaving early Sat. morning and will be out of town all next week, but I will post an update here when I know something later today or tomorrow. May God bless each of you. Even though I have not been on the board in a while I still think of so many of you often and remember you in my prayers.

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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #2
    Sending Amber
    Good thoughts + hopes for a succesful surgery. Thanks for letting us know.
  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375 Member
    #3
    Healing thoughts
    Sending lots of healing thoughts and good recovery vibes to Amber. I'm sure she is going to be just fine... and if you get a chance to talk to her once she comes out of recovery... you tell her that Cheryl says to soak up all the attention and love her family and friends are surrounding her with during her recovery. Although no one enjoys going to the hospital and having surgery (we can all think of better things we'd like to do with our time)... since it is something she is going through then take her time and really soak up the attention. Do not feel she has to hurry to prove "I'm alright! I can do it myself!" No, let everyone else help because not only will that help with her healing and recovery, it gives loved ones permission to be part of the journey and it is just as important for family/friends/caregivers to be able to do things that are helpful and positive.

    Enjoy your vacation and know that Amber is going to be fine :)

    Cheryl
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #4
    CherylHutch said:

    Healing thoughts
    Sending lots of healing thoughts and good recovery vibes to Amber. I'm sure she is going to be just fine... and if you get a chance to talk to her once she comes out of recovery... you tell her that Cheryl says to soak up all the attention and love her family and friends are surrounding her with during her recovery. Although no one enjoys going to the hospital and having surgery (we can all think of better things we'd like to do with our time)... since it is something she is going through then take her time and really soak up the attention. Do not feel she has to hurry to prove "I'm alright! I can do it myself!" No, let everyone else help because not only will that help with her healing and recovery, it gives loved ones permission to be part of the journey and it is just as important for family/friends/caregivers to be able to do things that are helpful and positive.

    Enjoy your vacation and know that Amber is going to be fine :)

    Cheryl

    thanks
    for the update.i did not realize her surgery date was coming up so soon.thank goodness for our supporting family members who realize we all have another family right here on this board.i know my mom or my husband would do that for me.tell her hello and to keep the faith...Godbless...johnnybegood
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #5
    Keeping Amber in my prayers
    Hope she has a quick recovery.

    Hugss
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #6
    Sonia32 said:

    Keeping Amber in my prayers
    Hope she has a quick recovery.

    Hugss

    Sending amber my best wishes vibes and
    prayers! Good luck Amber!
  • cwork
    cwork Member Posts: 37
    #7
    pepebcn said:

    Sending amber my best wishes vibes and
    prayers! Good luck Amber!

    still in surgery
    Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Amber is still in surgery. Been going on for 4 hours now. The boards says she is doing fine but I wish she would hurry up and get out! Nervous sissy here.
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #8
    Thanks for letting us know
    My most positive vibes and prayers are going out to Amber.
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #9
    Lori-S said:

    Thanks for letting us know
    My most positive vibes and prayers are going out to Amber.

    She'll be fine Cindy.......
    you have mail young lady.......... :) .......buzz
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #10
    I wish so many good wishes,
    I wish so many good wishes, vibes, and prayers to Amber! Thank you for letting us know about the surgery and glad she has the wonderful people there with her.

    Love and hugs, Gail
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #11
    cwork said:

    still in surgery
    Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Amber is still in surgery. Been going on for 4 hours now. The boards says she is doing fine but I wish she would hurry up and get out! Nervous sissy here.

    typical
    I think that's typical- my resection took about 5 hours.
    It's evening now, so I hope and pray all went well and she's in recovery. The first couple of days are usually rough, but it gets better pretty quick after that.
    Please keep us posted!

    Prayers,
    Lisa
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #12
    Best wishes
    Sorry I'm late chiming in on this one. I do hope and pray everything went very well.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • cwork
    cwork Member Posts: 37
    #13
    tootsie1 said:

    Best wishes
    Sorry I'm late chiming in on this one. I do hope and pray everything went very well.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Worth the wait
    It has been a LONG stressful day. Surgery was about 5-6 hours. Good news is they were able to remove both tumors and get clear margins so that evil is outta there! Doc said surgery went as well or even better than they could have hoped for. She has been transported to a room by now. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes. I hope this brings encouragement and hope to others with stage IV colon cancer with liver mets. Obviously the fight is still on, but this in one giant step in the right direction. 6 months ago it looked bleek, today there is hope and light on the horizon. My heart is full of thanksgiving to God who is and always has been in control.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #14
    cwork said:

    Worth the wait
    It has been a LONG stressful day. Surgery was about 5-6 hours. Good news is they were able to remove both tumors and get clear margins so that evil is outta there! Doc said surgery went as well or even better than they could have hoped for. She has been transported to a room by now. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes. I hope this brings encouragement and hope to others with stage IV colon cancer with liver mets. Obviously the fight is still on, but this in one giant step in the right direction. 6 months ago it looked bleek, today there is hope and light on the horizon. My heart is full of thanksgiving to God who is and always has been in control.

    Hurray!
    I am glad the surgery went so well.
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #15
    AnneCan said:

    Hurray!
    I am glad the surgery went so well.

    Yeah, Thats what Im talkin about !!!!!
    Please tell Amber that I was up there but didn't know her last name.......until I got back home an hour ago and read my PMs......Sorry Cindy, tell Amber I did say a little prayer for her in the Children's Hospital waiting room for Pediatric Urology....and all is well with daughter too so we got a twofer at Vandy !!!!!...and I knowww your tickled pink...Give hugs to all when you see em again........Love to you and the rest of the gang.......buzz
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #16
    cwork said:

    Worth the wait
    It has been a LONG stressful day. Surgery was about 5-6 hours. Good news is they were able to remove both tumors and get clear margins so that evil is outta there! Doc said surgery went as well or even better than they could have hoped for. She has been transported to a room by now. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes. I hope this brings encouragement and hope to others with stage IV colon cancer with liver mets. Obviously the fight is still on, but this in one giant step in the right direction. 6 months ago it looked bleek, today there is hope and light on the horizon. My heart is full of thanksgiving to God who is and always has been in control.

    Amber
    So glad to hear she is doing well. Sending good wishes and prayers for a steady recovery!!!
    Winter Marie
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #17
    Good news
    Thanks for sharing the good news about Amber's surgery. I hope her recovery goes well.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #18
    cwork said:

    Worth the wait
    It has been a LONG stressful day. Surgery was about 5-6 hours. Good news is they were able to remove both tumors and get clear margins so that evil is outta there! Doc said surgery went as well or even better than they could have hoped for. She has been transported to a room by now. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes. I hope this brings encouragement and hope to others with stage IV colon cancer with liver mets. Obviously the fight is still on, but this in one giant step in the right direction. 6 months ago it looked bleek, today there is hope and light on the horizon. My heart is full of thanksgiving to God who is and always has been in control.

    glad to hear
    I'm so glad to hear it's over and the doc felt so positive about it all!
    Yes- the God who is and always has been in control- love the way you worded that!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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