Liver Resection - religious - UPDATE

Brenda Bricco
Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
edited February 2012 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Dennis went in at 8:30 am this morning and is expected to be out around 4:30. They did the ileostomy take down, re-draped and started the rection of the right lobe. We have been at this for a while now and I have sat in this waiting room plenty but for some reason today is harder. I am afraid... I am here by myself and I am not hanging as tough as I usually do.
Please send up prayers for my husband that he comes through this well and let him be NED.
GOD has brought so far... I believe HE will continue on with the miracle only HE can give us.

Thanks for all the support!
God's blessing to you all.
Brenda

2/24/12
We are on day two post surgery and there has been some ups and downs. He wasn't having good responce to pain meds yesterday so they gave him something different at 2am that caused some arythmias* at 3am, needless to say we aren't using that one anymore! They gave him some heart meds and it put things back to normal but it scared the dickens out of both of us.
The good news is that his liver functions are good and his phosphorus levels are low (doc says the liver uses phosphorus for regenerating so that is a good sign)they are replenishing them through iv.

Oh! btw doc says that his liver looked even better than it did at embolization back in January and actually showed me pics of what she resected. She could see no evidence of cancer in what was left behind.

His ile take down went well and seems to be working with the exception of bowel control, Doc says this will come in time.
It's really hard to watch him go through all of this but I am so thankful he is willing to fight to stay here with me.

So, that is where we are... I am in a silly fog and spent quite a bit of time searching for the cell phone that I was talking on (get it guys? it was up to my ear while I searched my pockets and purse) all the while growing more and more frustrated. LOL
I thank my LORD for all of the gifts, even my goofiness. I welcome you to join me in singing HIM praises!

May he bless you all!
Brenda
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  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #2
    Here is a warm hug from
    Here is a warm hug from California for you.....and remember, with your faith, you are never alone. Ever.
    Breathe and relax.
    God Bless
  • Minnesotagirl
    Minnesotagirl Member Posts: 141
    #3
    Minnesota cold hug as well
    Here is a cold hug from Minnesota. I will pray for you and your husband that the surgery will be successful and the outcome well. Blessings to you both ~ Minnesotagirl
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    #4
    And here is a hug from Ohio.
    And here is a hug from Ohio. I second TommyCat, you are never alone. Sending loving and healing light and prayers your way.

    Laura
  • toyfox
    toyfox Member Posts: 158 Member
    #5
    Sending
    Sending prayers and lots of hugs
    Linda
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #6
    He'll be out soon and then

    He'll be out soon and then you can breathe a sign of relief. You and he have certainly had a tough few days. I'm thinking about you both and sending another prayer your way.

    All my best,

    Cynthia
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #7
    LivinginNH said:

    He'll be out soon and then

    He'll be out soon and then you can breathe a sign of relief. You and he have certainly had a tough few days. I'm thinking about you both and sending another prayer your way.

    All my best,

    Cynthia

    Sending my my prayers from the other side of the
    Pond!.
    God bless you both!
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #8
    pepebcn said:

    Sending my my prayers from the other side of the
    Pond!.
    God bless you both!

    Prayers from north of the
    Prayers from north of the boarder...warm wishes to you both for a good outcome. Keep us posted.
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    #9
    More prayers...
    More prayers going out here in Missouri. You have come so far and he is being given this chance - prayers for more miracles for you. Hang in there, Brenda.
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #10
    Varmint5 said:

    More prayers...
    More prayers going out here in Missouri. You have come so far and he is being given this chance - prayers for more miracles for you. Hang in there, Brenda.

    Prayers coming from this
    Prayers coming from this way, too. These long days can take a toll, but should have a good end result. Praying for that.
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
    #11
    Prayers for A Good Recovery
    Brenda,
    Prayers for you and your husband Dennis. When the sun is shining I feel the wonderful healing warmth and feel close to God. May his healing warmth be with your husband and fill you with a sense of hope and calming peace. Prayers for Dennis to meet our dear friend NED forever.
    NB
  • alexinlv
    alexinlv Member Posts: 194 Member
    #12
    I'm praying for you both and
    I'm praying for you both and your family. xo alex
  • pscott1
    pscott1 Member Posts: 207 Member
    #13
    Brenda,
    I too am sending hugs and prayers from Missouri. I know hours of waiting sometimes seems like months instead. I pray all will be well!

    Take care,

    Pam
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #14
    Brenda
    I think we're all there with you both in spirit as much as we can be even if we're not there physically. Prayers have been said and sent from this end for you husband. Hugs to you dear Brenda.
    Winter Marie
  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #15
    herdizziness said:

    Brenda
    I think we're all there with you both in spirit as much as we can be even if we're not there physically. Prayers have been said and sent from this end for you husband. Hugs to you dear Brenda.
    Winter Marie

    Brenda

    I add my prayer to those of countless others. A lot of people are with you in spirit. You are such a good caregiver!
    Hang In!
    Cathleen Mary
  • need support
    need support Member Posts: 40
    #16
    special prayer
    My mother at 80 years old is at church everyday, I have personally witnessed some special things happen to individuals she has prayed for, your family will be in her prayers tomorrow. chuck
  • here4lfe
    here4lfe Member Posts: 306 Member
    #17
    Strength
    Thank God the liver regenerates. Hang in there.

    Best
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #18
    Liver Resection
    I hope all went well with Dennis's procedure and he has a speedy recovery.
    My thoughts are with you both.
    -phil
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #19
    PhillieG said:

    Liver Resection
    I hope all went well with Dennis's procedure and he has a speedy recovery.
    My thoughts are with you both.
    -phil

    hugs from Canada as well
    Hi Brenda, Hugs from a snowy Edmonton Canada. With all of us praying for your husband, God will always listen.
    Keep your hopes and strength up, he will be fine.
    A warm hug for you,
    Marjan
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #20
    More hugs sent from central
    More hugs sent from central Cali!....I hope it all went well and Dennis is resting peacefully and you are breathing a sigh of refief.

    plh4gail
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #21
    plh4gail said:

    More hugs sent from central
    More hugs sent from central Cali!....I hope it all went well and Dennis is resting peacefully and you are breathing a sigh of refief.

    plh4gail

    hang in
    there Brenda.we all have some rough roads to travel but when you got the faith it makes it a little easier.you both will do fine....Godbless....johnnybegood

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