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Wish me well... surgery Monday
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Mar 27, 2009 - 9:03 pm
Well Monday I head back to Stanford to get a right lung met removed. I had a left lobectomy in 11/07 and now this showed up in the March CT scan. They may be able to do a VATS procedure but that depends on my blood oxygen level, otherwise it will be an open procedure. I know what the surgery feels like and that is both good and bad.... Thanks for the encouragement and prayers already sent my way and offer some more up for the surgical team and myself if you can. I personally really appreciate the notes from people who show up NED as it provides so much hope...So thanks for checking in! |
Joined: Oct 2004
well wishes!
I am sure the surgery will do fine, i pray for calmness and enjoyment for the weekend while you prepare. Will look forward to hearing how it went when you are feeling better!
mary
Joined: May 2005
Lung Op
So you've been through it before, me too. I don't seem to remember many of the good parts unless that was the nurses or the ice cream. Now that I think of it, maybe it was getting those nodes out of there. I hope your recovery is fast and you're up doing your mile+ every day. That's what they have us doing over at Sloan. No rest for the weary but the faster you're up and about, the faster you are out.
Hang in there, you've done it before and you can do it again.
Keep us posted as best you can Chip
-phil
Joined: Jan 2009
Hoping for the best possible
Hoping for the best possible results for your surgery. Hope you have a good recovery and that this is the last time it comes back.
Pam
Joined: Feb 2008
Praying for you
Chip,
We'll be praying for you and hoping to hear from you soon that everything is wonderful.
*hugs*
Gail
Joined: Jul 2008
you'll do great
Hi Chip,
I'm wishing you the best and will pray for everything to go well during this procedure. You can do this!!
Blessings,
Lisa
Joined: Jan 2009
good luck Monday
Chip
I am not NED YET but one of my neighbors had stage 4 ca a few years ago and is NED
I know what you mean by hearing about the NED it gives us hope hang in there Chip you can do it hopefully you will be the next NED story I will keep you in my prayers tonight
prayers are with you
Sheri22
Joined: Jun 2008
Remembered Well Self
In our guided imagery group at the Wellness Center I attend, our
facilitator asks us to imagine ourselves before we had cancer,
when we were well, when was it, how we felt, how we looked.
I find that image, if I keep it for a while, gives me a source of
comfort and strength. There was a well me once and it feels good
to think about that and gives me a positive focus.
Hugs,
Barbara
Joined: Nov 2008
Good thoughts
Chip,
Good thoughts and prayers from our family for a successful surgery and easy recovery!!
Amy
Joined: Oct 2008
Prayers and hugs
Chip,
We will be thinking of you. Many prayers and good thoughts coming your way.
BTW, back in 1981 (the dark ages!) they saved my life at Stanford. I had a viral meningitis attack (had mumps at 31!) and was actually declared, but they brought me back. Always been my favorite hospital!
Here's hoping for NED for you. Vicki
Joined: Mar 2009
Coach
I remembered you in prayer when I first woke this morning and will continue to pray for you and the surgical team!
God be with you, Chip, and heal you, return you to your family and students quickly.
Diane
Joined: Jul 2006
I hope this goes without saying, but...
Hello Chip ~
Bob and I will be keeping you in our best thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Good vibes are on the way...
Be sure to check in with us when you're home and on the mend.
Malama pono!
Katie
Joined: Jan 2009
praying
Chip,
We will keep you in our prayers this week. Will pray for the surgeons, you and your family. Look forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Joined: Nov 2007
Prayers
Chip,
I will be praying hard for you that surgery goes well and for a quick recovery. As a fellow Stage iv, I'll be praying hard for NED to be your partner again soon. Keep us posted and know that you have a prayer army fighting for you. When I was first dx'd, some friends from a different church added me to their prayer list. They have a group called "prayer warriors" who pray for everyone on their list. From everyone's posts, you have a group of prayer warriors fighting for you here.
Rebecca
Joined: Aug 2008
hi
special thoughts going out to you....will be thinking of you
Joined: Aug 2008
Prayers out to you......
Said a prayer for you last night....Good Luck and God Bless...You'll do fine young man.....
Joined: May 2005
Good luck, and I will keep
Good luck, and I will keep you in my prayers.
Gail
Joined: Mar 2009
STILL PRAYING
Still praying for you, Chip.
Joined: Mar 2009
Prayers and good wishes coming your way...
Pray the surgery and everything else goes well.
Sonia
Joined: Jul 2008
just said a prayer
Hi Chip,
Just wanted you to know I just prayed for you and for your doctor/nurse team who will be working on you tomorrow. Best wishes & I'll look forward to hearing your report afterwards. God bless!
Lisa
Joined: Jan 2009
praying for you
Hi Chip,
I want you to know that I was thinking of you and praying for you this morning on the way to work. I am sure you are resting well tonight. Know that many of us are thinking of you. I can't wait to hear when you are catching some good waves again.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Joined: Apr 2003
AHOY, IMPACT
Wishing you the best today. Hang tough.
= SB