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tina dasilva
tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
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Hey guys surgery date is Novmber the 8th and the doctor has to take half of jorge's liver and all I can say is OH MY GOD thanks everyone hugs Tina

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    T&J
    Believe it or not, Tina....

    Alot of liver resections take 80% when they do them. It's still scary at 50% though. I know you are frightened and so is your other half. I was a little nervous about it myself when it was my time. Only they opened me up and found that they needed to do RFA on me instead, so they burned a big ol' softball sized tumor out of my liver.

    The liver is a miracle organ and while it may not grow back to its original size, full functionality is supposed to return and many people have had just that happen.

    Keep one thing in mind, besides trying to calm your fears. Surgery is the absolute best option for removing the majority of the cancer. This will give you both the best chance to get as much out as possible.

    I feel almost certain that Jorge will be undergoing more chemo when surgery is over and he recovers some. The cancer is systemic, so surgery and chemo improve his odds and give him a real chance to either get well for a while and possibly forever. Only time and follow-up will tell you that.

    But, this is what you've been fighting for...this is what all of those scared times and sleepless nights have been for too. Try and embrace this - stare your fears down and both of you stand up to confront this situation.

    It's scary because it's the unknown and we're all apprehensive or scared about things we do not know about or have experienced. He's going to be in ICU for a few days following the surgery, but that will be the absolute best place for him to be...round the clock monitoring.

    When he's out of ICU, he'll probably get a private room for several more days as things try and heal up enough to go home. Walking will be the doctor's orders for the day. Short walks throughout the day to keep him mobile.

    I do understand your concern, but not being able to qualify for surgery would have been much worse. You're a winner now, but you won't be able to see that, until its all over and the storm passes and he is back home.

    The very best of luck to you both.

    -Craig
  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva Member Posts: 641
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    Sundanceh said:

    T&J
    Believe it or not, Tina....

    Alot of liver resections take 80% when they do them. It's still scary at 50% though. I know you are frightened and so is your other half. I was a little nervous about it myself when it was my time. Only they opened me up and found that they needed to do RFA on me instead, so they burned a big ol' softball sized tumor out of my liver.

    The liver is a miracle organ and while it may not grow back to its original size, full functionality is supposed to return and many people have had just that happen.

    Keep one thing in mind, besides trying to calm your fears. Surgery is the absolute best option for removing the majority of the cancer. This will give you both the best chance to get as much out as possible.

    I feel almost certain that Jorge will be undergoing more chemo when surgery is over and he recovers some. The cancer is systemic, so surgery and chemo improve his odds and give him a real chance to either get well for a while and possibly forever. Only time and follow-up will tell you that.

    But, this is what you've been fighting for...this is what all of those scared times and sleepless nights have been for too. Try and embrace this - stare your fears down and both of you stand up to confront this situation.

    It's scary because it's the unknown and we're all apprehensive or scared about things we do not know about or have experienced. He's going to be in ICU for a few days following the surgery, but that will be the absolute best place for him to be...round the clock monitoring.

    When he's out of ICU, he'll probably get a private room for several more days as things try and heal up enough to go home. Walking will be the doctor's orders for the day. Short walks throughout the day to keep him mobile.

    I do understand your concern, but not being able to qualify for surgery would have been much worse. You're a winner now, but you won't be able to see that, until its all over and the storm passes and he is back home.

    The very best of luck to you both.

    -Craig

    Thank you
    Thank you Craig for your kind words they sure do help hugs Tina
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
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    Everything Craig says
    Hi tina
    The surgeon resected my right lobe (about 50-60%) and gall bladder when I had my resection 3 years ago now. It's now back to 90% of its original size and functioning well (actually it was probably 90% within a few months-amazing organ the liver). I do watch what I eat and drink so as not to stress it too. This is very good news as Craig says.

    all the best,
    Leslie
  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 Member Posts: 257 Member
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    lesvanb said:

    Everything Craig says
    Hi tina
    The surgeon resected my right lobe (about 50-60%) and gall bladder when I had my resection 3 years ago now. It's now back to 90% of its original size and functioning well (actually it was probably 90% within a few months-amazing organ the liver). I do watch what I eat and drink so as not to stress it too. This is very good news as Craig says.

    all the best,
    Leslie

    OMG......
    it is a big surgery, I had mine done 2 years ago and my liver is almost back to it's original size. Scary yes, but I promise it's gonna be worth it:) Keep us updated -Melissa
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    glad it's going to happen
    Hi Tina,

    I'm glad to hear that Jorge is going to have the surgery and that he has a date for it!
    Yes, it will be a big deal, but it's something good that will be happening for Jorge!
    Yay!

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • luvmum
    luvmum Member Posts: 457 Member
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    sending you my best wishes
    Dear Tina,

    It's really good to have a plan now. Don't worry about the liver resection surgery, it's really manageable!

    All the best to you and Jorge!
    Love Dora
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    luvmum said:

    sending you my best wishes
    Dear Tina,

    It's really good to have a plan now. Don't worry about the liver resection surgery, it's really manageable!

    All the best to you and Jorge!
    Love Dora

    Mine was 80% not problem at all !
    Hope the best to you hugs!
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
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    pepebcn said:

    Mine was 80% not problem at all !
    Hope the best to you hugs!

    mine was 80 too
    my first resection was also 80 percent.....It is not easy Tina but so worth it.

    I was never placed in ICU in the Canadian system.....in London I had a nurse with me overnight to watch all the comings and goings of the bodily functions....

    I think I was up on my feet the second day and for sure went home on day 5...

    pain yes....doable yes...

    mags
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
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    Hi Tina, Just wanted to
    Hi Tina, Just wanted to wisah you & Jorge the best of luck. I have had 2 liver resections and am doing fine. the second one is because the surgeon wasn't sure he got it all the first time. The liver lit up on my last ct. so they went in again, and my oncologist told me i have a great chance of being cured. no promises of course, but was happy to hear that. So keep up your spirits, this is a good thing.Prayers to you both.
    Judy. ( I am presently on xeloda for 6 months)
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    *hugs*
    Praying for great success on this and peace of mind for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail

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