surgery tomorrow (again)

taraHK
taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All. Just a quick note to say I am having surgery tomorrow to remove a lung met. It will be my 4th surgery since diagnosis (stage 3 rectal) and my third to remove a lung met. Ho hum. I'm trying, as usual, to focus on the positive side: once again, they detected this solitary met when it was small and amenable to surgery. My surgeon is fantastic and the best. I've had uncomplicated and good recoveries previously from surgery. I guess there will come a time when they cannot keep hacking away pieces of my lung -- but I ain't there yet! I am going into this very fit and healthy (I've been hill-walking regularly). MY PLAN is to be out of hospital in about 5 days and START WALKING. I'm also planning to go on vacacation with my family one month after the surgery (!). Of course I realize plans may need to shift a little -- but I find it is useful to have a few goals in mind (oh, and I will be looking gorgeous when I go on that vacation ha ha. Never mind that my scars now make me look like a Rand McNally road atlas....I wear them with pride!
Please do send prayers my way this week.....
Tara

Comments

  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #2
    You got it, Tara. Many prayers and good wishes coming your way. All the best, Judy
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    #3
    Hi Tara,
    I'm sending positive thoughts and energy your way!
    Jamie
  • pamysue
    pamysue Member Posts: 105
    #4
    Good luck tomorrow, Tara! I will keep you in my prayers.
    Pam
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #5
    Hi Tara,

    Prayers are coming your way. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. Please let us know how you are doing after the surgery.

    God bless,

    -Lee-
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #6
    Sending prayers from NC, Tara. Let us know how you do!

    Gail
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #7
    tara,
    best of luck with your surgery.
    sending positive vibes.
    be well
    never ever give up!!
    bruce
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    #8
    Wishing you a fast recovery,I'll be praying for you.
  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia Member Posts: 455 Member
    #9
    You got them Tara, for your surgery tomorrow and that this will be the last recurrence, ever. Monica
  • RunnerZ
    RunnerZ Member Posts: 185
    #10
    Tara, I am sorry that you have to deal with this disease again...but know this-your tenacity and willpower are a shining example of a true fighter on this site. May everyone who has to deal with colorectal cancer have your strength!! Go out and beat this damn disease again if you have to girl...we will be here to celebrate with you when you do it! All my best.

    John Z
  • catherine58
    catherine58 Member Posts: 92
    #11
    Dear Tara

    Your courage is an inspiration. I will light a candle for you in York Minster (England's largest cathedral, where my daughter is a chorister).

    Good luck and all the very best, Catherine
  • DK2006
    DK2006 Member Posts: 126
    #12
    Hi Tara,
    Good luck with the surgery. You are an inspiration!
    Best wishes,
    Donna
  • rthornton
    rthornton Member Posts: 346 Member
    #13
    Tara,

    Best wishes for a smooth and complication-free surgery and recovery. I hope that all is well in HK.

    Rodney
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #14
    Tara,
    I will be praying for you that things go smoothly and you have a short hospital stay. You are an inspiration to me, you are a very strong person and you have the best attitude..Hugs to you, Audrey.
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    #15
    Tara,

    Best of luck with your surgery. I'm also a hill-walker. I was prior to cancer and I continue as a cancer survivor. Right now I'm cancer free (stage IV, dx 9/04, at age 48). I've had a liver resection and my left lower lobe of my lung removed. I had a recurrence in my left lung this past year and had a RFA done instead of surgery. There's a lot of lung to hack away, as I'm told. Keep us posted and enjoy your vacation.

    Debbie
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #16
    Tara,

    I am sending hugs and positive vibes to you. I hope the surgery went well. (I know it did) I admire your strength. You are an inspiration on this board.

    Maureen
  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure Member Posts: 405 Member
    #17
    My prayers are with you Tara, hope your surgery went well and that you are recovering. Your determination is awesome! Keep on thinking ahead to better times!

    Faith
  • impactzone
    impactzone Member Posts: 555 Member
    #18
    You go get them. I always admire your confidence and courage. As a fellow surviving lung met surgery at Stanford guy..I know you are in great hands. God bless
    Impactzone

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