Prayers Needed~ 04MAR2014 UPDATE

both of you are in my prayers and will remain in them. 

john 

Skiffin16 said:

Thank You All...

I go and talk to the surgeon tomorrow..., I'll definitely be drilling him.

I have no words on how much you all mean to me and how special your thoughts and prayers are.

Keep them coming please...

~John

Hi Skiffin and Shelley,

I don't post too often anymore, but I try to follow what is happening. In case you don't remember me, my husband was also in the class of 2009. All seems well for now, but due for another scan soon. 

I read read your post and knew I had to let you know that many thoughts and prayers are headed your way, from my household to yours. 

Thanks for everything you do to help us all. You two are a true inspiration.

Hoping for the best news possible. 

Myka and Pat

John:

Hate to hear this but sounds like they have it covered even though that sounds like some surgery.  You and Shelley certainly are in my prayers and I will have Chargee and Sammy saying their doggie prayers and crossing their doggie paws too!  They already know to be still while we say the blessing which is one we always said in my family:  For food and health and love and friends Father we thank thee, Amen.  Although my version now is:  For food and health and love and friends, Father the boys and I thank thee, Amen!  They do stand still and have this down pat - and of course they know biddies are on the way after the blessing!  Take care and God Bless!

Jan (Basketcase)

Skiffin16 said:

***UPDATE***

OK, I have some updated news...

The extracted fluid from the FNA has no cancer cells, that's huge and I pray, hope and definitely want it to stay that way.

The downside is that I still need to do the whipple as the cyst is aggressive and they want it out before it does turn cancerous...., which they feel it will eventually.

Soooo

I am scheduled for April 22, admission 09:00 

I met the surgeon today and he seems very competent and confident. Though a surgery as he describes as major X3, he feels that I will have a good and successful recovery.

He does up to 45+ of these a year, and actually just did one this last Tuesday.

He seems to be very detailed and covers all of the bases...

He figures the surgery at around 5 hours, hospital stay at 9-12 days, and around a month of recovery at home..., not many restrictions other than common sense.. No lifting, no swimming or submerging the incision area, etc...

It takes a week or two for the stomach and organs to wake up from the battel scars.

I'll have multiple tubes during the home stay for drainage, etc...

Yes, this sucks big time...

But again, it's much better prognosis than the alternative.

Again, I think of you all as family, and share this with you..

Thanks for all of the prayers, thoughts, whispers, etc... They are working and we sure appreciate them, and please continue through this ordeal.

John 

a good prognosis....no cancer....YEEAAAHHH!!!  The whipple is major surgery, but they sure do a lot of them....I know you're going to be ok....and hell, you've got a lot of common sense, so we don't have to worry about  you undoing the fine job the surgeon did.....right??   John, I am SO relieved to hear that it is a cyst that needs to get out of there.....prayers will keep going your way.....and I'm not letting you out of my pocket till the end of May....so make yourself comfortable.

p

Skiffin16 said:

Thanks P...

As you know, we haven't put much details on FB..., too many wackos on there, and we honestly don't feel like explaining it to everyone. Most of whom are more involved in trivial things in life.

This is huge (as are all of your situations as well), and you guys and gals definitely know where I'm coming from... If someone on FB PM's I'll tell them what they want to know...

Of course my family and close friends (many of you) know and have been told.

You all, I consider part of my family ~ Klan of the Abi-Normal..

John

Praying for you..you have been such an inspiration to me on this board as you have had the same cancer and treatments that my husband is currently going thru...I will put ya'll on my prayer list and hope you contiue to post on here regualrly so i can keep up with your progress! You got this..just like you fought the cancer!

prayers sent for a speedy recovery after the surgery,You hang in there.

John, This is much better news than what you were first faced with.  Does sound major, but you have been through so much and came out fine, or abi fine.  Thank you again for all of the support and encouragement and humor you have added to the board.  Of course you are in out prayers.

Skiffin16 said:

***UPDATE***

OK, I have some updated news...

The extracted fluid from the FNA has no cancer cells, that's huge and I pray, hope and definitely want it to stay that way.

The downside is that I still need to do the whipple as the cyst is aggressive and they want it out before it does turn cancerous...., which they feel it will eventually.

Soooo

I am scheduled for April 22, admission 09:00 

I met the surgeon today and he seems very competent and confident. Though a surgery as he describes as major X3, he feels that I will have a good and successful recovery.

He does up to 45+ of these a year, and actually just did one this last Tuesday.

He seems to be very detailed and covers all of the bases...

He figures the surgery at around 5 hours, hospital stay at 9-12 days, and around a month of recovery at home..., not many restrictions other than common sense.. No lifting, no swimming or submerging the incision area, etc...

It takes a week or two for the stomach and organs to wake up from the battel scars.

I'll have multiple tubes during the home stay for drainage, etc...

Yes, this sucks big time...

But again, it's much better prognosis than the alternative.

Again, I think of you all as family, and share this with you..

Thanks for all of the prayers, thoughts, whispers, etc... They are working and we sure appreciate them, and please continue through this ordeal.

John 

John, i'm sorry you must have such a serious surgery but very thankful they don't have to worry about getting cancer.  you will come thru this better than ever.  you have many, many people (family memebers) here who will be pulling and praying for you.  tell shelley, we are here for her also.  i hope you are comfortable in P's pockect since you're gonna be there awhile.  i can't remember if there are others in there right now or not but i'm sure you won't be lonely.  you can use this time to rest up....lol.  seriously, i am praying for you an shelley and i know God will take good care of you and guide your surgeon's hands.  i'm glad they're doing it now so you can be healed and ready for the beach when summer gets here.  i hope you won't worry to much between now and then as that can rob you of energy.  I know it will be hard but try to enjoy your time before surgery and stay busy so you don't have time to worry.  keeping you and shelley in my thots and prayers.  i know everything will be fine.

God bless you, John,

dj

We are so happy for the good news! I know the surgery will not be easy, but if anyone can make it through successfully, it is you. Prayers continue. 

Myka

luv2cut1 said:

So happy

We are so happy for the good news! I know the surgery will not be easy, but if anyone can make it through successfully, it is you. Prayers continue. 

Myka

You will be around for s long time helping people John. Because that's what people like you do. There will be a lot of people in your corner. G.