surgery Thursday
Kathleen808
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Hi Everyone,
****'s surgery to remove the 1 lymph node is on Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 California time. He met with Dr. Lenz and the surgeon and everyone said it is a good idea to take the lymph node out. Right now, that is the only place cancer is showing up on the PET. I pray that once it is out, **** can do some mop up chemo and be NED (I keep in mind what Phil shared not long ago).
It has been quite a week getting ready to go to So Cal. As many of you know we have a daughter with special needs and she has life threatening seizures. We were going to bring her with us and have her stay in Orange County with my parents but the more I thought about it, the more I realized she is safer here in Hawaii. The firemen know her, the docs at the ER know her, her neurologist is here, her school is here and it is just so much better for her. In addition to her epilepsy, she has autism so change is very hard on her. So, we will get round the clock nurses for her so we don't have to worry. My mom will be here and she is wonderful with her. As soon as we made this decision it felt so much better.
**** and I will travel to LA on Monday and **** has preop on Tuesday. A friend has gifted us some time at a beautiful hotel in Laguna Beach until Thursday. **** hopes to surf and work out as he preps for surgery mentally and physically.
I'll be in touch. You all got me through his first surgery in January 2009. I'll be looking to you again for your friendship and prayers.
Aloha,
Kathleen
****'s surgery to remove the 1 lymph node is on Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 California time. He met with Dr. Lenz and the surgeon and everyone said it is a good idea to take the lymph node out. Right now, that is the only place cancer is showing up on the PET. I pray that once it is out, **** can do some mop up chemo and be NED (I keep in mind what Phil shared not long ago).
It has been quite a week getting ready to go to So Cal. As many of you know we have a daughter with special needs and she has life threatening seizures. We were going to bring her with us and have her stay in Orange County with my parents but the more I thought about it, the more I realized she is safer here in Hawaii. The firemen know her, the docs at the ER know her, her neurologist is here, her school is here and it is just so much better for her. In addition to her epilepsy, she has autism so change is very hard on her. So, we will get round the clock nurses for her so we don't have to worry. My mom will be here and she is wonderful with her. As soon as we made this decision it felt so much better.
**** and I will travel to LA on Monday and **** has preop on Tuesday. A friend has gifted us some time at a beautiful hotel in Laguna Beach until Thursday. **** hopes to surf and work out as he preps for surgery mentally and physically.
I'll be in touch. You all got me through his first surgery in January 2009. I'll be looking to you again for your friendship and prayers.
Aloha,
Kathleen
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Kathleen and ****robinvan said:Kathleen and ****
I'm glad to hear of your surgery, ****, to weed out that last little lymph node. It will be nice to be rid of it.
I hope all the travels and arrangements wok out well for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob; in Vancouver
glad you have a good plan for supporting and loving your daughter whilst you are away. **** I feel sure this is just a last little blip and you will get it cleaned up.
all the best with travel plans and big hugs to you both
mags0 -
Thinking of you
and wishing you the best with this surgery. Sounds like your daughter will be in very good hands. What wonderful parents you must be to put her needs in order before you make your journey.
Good luck with the surgery and we will be looking for updates from you.
Tina and George0 -
Best of Luck
Hoping that all goes well with ****'s upcoming surgery and that the results are that he is cancer free. He will be kept in prayer for a complete recovery.
Kim0 -
Dear Kathleen and ****,you
Dear Kathleen and ****,you are in my prayers.I hope a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for ****.Take care.0 -
**** and Kathleentootsie1 said:Praying
Kathleen,
I'll be praying for you and ****. Hope this will take care of things!
It's wonderful that your mom can be there with your daughter. I know that eases your mind so much.
Can't wait to hear the report on how things go.
*hugs*
Gail
Good luck and keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jennie0 -
Surgery
Dear Kathleen and ****,
A positive attitude is certainly the key. Our bodies respond to how we feel and react. You two show amazing positive spirits. I believe that everything will be fine. GOD is truly watching over your family. Take care and Happy Mother's Day Kathleen.
Peace and Blessings,
Karen0 -
The Waiting Room Will be Full
Hi Kathleen and ****
We'll all just be sitting out here in the "waiting room" until we hear from you. I know you have both worked extremely hard for this and I'm sure the outcome will go marvelously. **** is so strong and athletic, he'll snap straight back like a rubber band. I wish I could be like him.
Enjoy the stay in your "gifted" hotel - how nice that was for someone to do that for you guys. And it sounds like your daughter is in great hands - it takes a village - and you've certainly got all of that.
Only the best for you guys!
Maikaʻi Pomaikaʻi
-Craig0 -
Kathleen, you've always been
Kathleen, you've always been so positive with everyone else so here is our chance to return the good thoughts to you. I will be praying for you safe travels, your daughters health and Dicks surgery. Please keep us posted. Be blessed!
-Sheri0 -
Kathleen and ****, our best
Kathleen and ****, our best wishes for a successful operation - I'm sure that everything will be just fine. And what a blessing it is to have such thoughtful and caring friends. God bless you both, you will be in our thoughts. - Cynthia and Rick0 -
thinking of youLivinginNH said:Kathleen and ****, our best
Kathleen and ****, our best wishes for a successful operation - I'm sure that everything will be just fine. And what a blessing it is to have such thoughtful and caring friends. God bless you both, you will be in our thoughts. - Cynthia and Rick
we'll be thinking of you...all the best!0 -
I am with you two in thoughts and prayers.PhillieG said:Kathleen & ****
That's great news and sounds like a very good plan.
Hey, NED happens too you know...
-phil
I am with you two in thoughts and prayers.
Lizzy0 -
Best of luck!
Kathleen,
You and **** and your entire family will be in my prayers all week. As Craig said, you'll have a "waiting room" full of people here expecting great news on Friday. I have a good feeling about this!
Enjoy your stay in Laguna this week. I was fortunate enough to work in Orange County for several months back in 2005 - what a fabulous place to spend some quality time together as you both prep for Friday. Keep us posted,
Tashina0
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