Prayers Needed~ 04MAR2014 UPDATE

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  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #82
    Good to hear...

    Good news...Buddy.  I will keep praying for the surgery to go as expected.  Hang in there. 

    ~C

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #83
    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 

    Great news

    Agreed with what you said, yes this procedure may suck, but it sure beats the alternative.

    prayers for an uneventful procedure.

    Mike

  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #84
    cureitall66 said:

    Good to hear...

    Good news...Buddy.  I will keep praying for the surgery to go as expected.  Hang in there. 

    ~C

    Good News - Kinda

    That is great news regarding the no cancer cells.. But, major surgery no bueno... I hope and pray you have an easy recovery.

  • jtl
    jtl Member Posts: 456
    #85
    Pancreatoduodenectomy

    That is not a word I would want to say 3x as fast as I could.  Anyway, sorry to hear you need the procedure but glad it is for proactive reasons. We have had 3 friends with pancreatic cancer and unfortunately the outcome was not good.  None of them was eligible for the Whipple procedure but I did find out it is very major surgery.  I was glad to read that you found an experienced surgeon because as you know that is critical.  Did you find the cyst as a result of a PET scan?  Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

    John

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #86
    jtl said:

    Pancreatoduodenectomy

    That is not a word I would want to say 3x as fast as I could.  Anyway, sorry to hear you need the procedure but glad it is for proactive reasons. We have had 3 friends with pancreatic cancer and unfortunately the outcome was not good.  None of them was eligible for the Whipple procedure but I did find out it is very major surgery.  I was glad to read that you found an experienced surgeon because as you know that is critical.  Did you find the cyst as a result of a PET scan?  Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

    John

    PET

    Yep, the cyst was found during my CT and PET scans...

    They've been watching it for awhile and decided to check it out closer as it has grown.

    So in that aspect, it is definitely good that it has been monitored and proactive action.

    Many times cycst go un-noticed and by the time they are, it's turned to aggressive cancer.

    Thanks,

    JG

  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #87
    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 

    all

    prayers all goes well for you with surgery, results and recovery. prayers going out for the surgeons, attendings and nurses. prayers going out for your wife, family and friends as they give you the support you need. 

    john 

  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #88
    John, damnit!

    JG

    OK I take a week or so off to handle my piddly **** problems and then I read you are going back in for some organ rearrangement.  I looked at the date first hoping  it was some type of April Fools joke or I was misunderstanding the entry.  Now I know it's not and all my prayers are headed toward you two floridians.  If you want to curse, blab, or just talk, you have my cell number.  You are a great guy and Shelly  is even better because she puts up with you!!  Sometimes the scans show all clear, but other times they pick up things that you can take care off before it becomes a much bigger deal.  It ain't the C word and for me all else is doable. You can do this big boy.  Keep you eyes on the prize, and keep that positive attitude we all love.  Prayers and positive thoughts for you.

    all the best

    steve

  • jwilli
    jwilli Member Posts: 9
    #89
    prayers

    You both will be in my prayers.......I am proof positive that prayers work. Continue to believe in a positive outcome...it really helps.

  • josh r.
    josh r. Member Posts: 264 Member
    #90
    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

    Prayers in contant action

    John,

    So glad that the situation is not as dire as it could have been. As part of "the family" our prayers will continue for all that need and want them. josh r.

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #91
    josh r. said:

    Prayers in contant action

    John,

    So glad that the situation is not as dire as it could have been. As part of "the family" our prayers will continue for all that need and want them. josh r.

    Definitely...

    In need and wanted...

    Thank you,

    John

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #92
    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

    Prayers still coming buddy

    We have your back pal. I just know it will all work out.

    Mike

  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570 Member
    #93
    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 

    UPDATE

    Hey John,

    I'm very glad to hear that there's no cancer, but also sorry to hear that you are going to be Whippled.  As always, however, the Whipple most assuridly beats the alternative.  Your surgeon sounds like he has the procedure down, so that is reassuring that you will be in great hands.  It won't be a walk in the park, but you're a tough cookie, as they say, and doing the one (fill in the blank) at a time, you'll make it through and be back out on the water hookin flounder in what will seem like no time.  I'm sending you the most positive thoughts, energy, and wishes possible, you can do this. 

    PATRICK

  • boardwalkgirl
    boardwalkgirl Member Posts: 269
    #94
    John, just stopped in to

    John, just stopped in to check on everybody and saw your news. So sorry you are having to go thru such a serious surgery but know you will do great! You were always such an inspiration to me when I was going thru treatment. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and will check in much more often to keep tabs on you! 

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #95
    John

    Certainly glad it isn't that cancer crap. Still 9 days in the hospital ain't no vacation, but anytime off with a remote in your hand isn't to bad. This is an election year for me and so far we haven't heard of anyone running against us so if that is the case I will be making a trip down your way to see my grandaughter maybe in September or October so by then you and Shelley should be good for a coffee/frozen yogurt buffet.

    Your in my thoughts and prayers Brother

          Jeff

  • Carolinagal
    Carolinagal Member Posts: 91
    #96
    You and Shelley are in my

    You and Shelley are in my thoughts and I'm praying for a quick recovery. God bless you friend!

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #97
    Thanks All....

    I definitely thank you all for being in my corner.....

    I'm not doing much on here at the moment other than just checking in every few days.

    Mostly spending time with Shelley and getting prepared for surgery, etc...

    Love ya...

    John

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #98
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks All....

    I definitely thank you all for being in my corner.....

    I'm not doing much on here at the moment other than just checking in every few days.

    Mostly spending time with Shelley and getting prepared for surgery, etc...

    Love ya...

    John

    john, we understand.  we miss

    john, we understand.  we miss your humor and great posts but know that you must get prepared.  we are pulling for you, John. 

    God bless you,

    dj

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    #99
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks All....

    I definitely thank you all for being in my corner.....

    I'm not doing much on here at the moment other than just checking in every few days.

    Mostly spending time with Shelley and getting prepared for surgery, etc...

    Love ya...

    John

    Sending positive thoughts

    and prayers to you and will work overtime on both on the 22nd.  

    PJ

  • Roar
    Roar Member Posts: 269 Member
    #100
    of coarse

    sorry hear about your situation- of coarse sending good carma and prayers your way- all that good advise you have been doling out - its a good thing you paid forward - your a true warrior and will be fine- good luck and stay possitive - if I was a gambling man you would ha ve been te last person in this room that would relapse. i will bein florida wednesday- ft meyers - how far away are you

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #101
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks All....

    I definitely thank you all for being in my corner.....

    I'm not doing much on here at the moment other than just checking in every few days.

    Mostly spending time with Shelley and getting prepared for surgery, etc...

    Love ya...

    John

    whoa.. .

    I thought for sure you were out there fishing away day and night stocking the freezer so you gots plenty to eat while taking your break! :-)

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