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Post by maryaz on May 23, 2008 1:13:06 GMT -5
I had expected to be doing an update before now. Just couldn't keep up with everything. One update for several places. Joe is still in the hospital. His surgery last Friday went well. He was originally told to plan 7 to 10 days for going home from hospital but possible 5 to 6. He didn't make the short stay list. He is still there.  He is off the oxygen as of today and will stay off if his saturation stays at least 92. He still has the draining chest tube and that is what keeps him from coming home yet. Looks like at least a couple more days. Pain medication is in pill form now. Still getting some IV's. I think the hold up might have been that his walking was delayed, and that got him behind. Things went well. The surgeon and the Oncology Dr are both pleased. They removed his right lower lobe and middle lobe and some lymph nodes. If he has more chemo, it cannot be before 6 weeks. Not sure if they will even do that at this point. Right now the focus is to recover. The lobes and lymph nodes removed had all dead cancer cells except for one lymph node. Again, we feel very blessed as there was a point after the cancer diagnosis that surgery sounded a pretty remote possibility. We are very thankful for all the prayers. I sure think of all of you during the past week. I will stay in touch yet as he recovers. I just won't be heard from as often for a while. I have not been able to read the boards and so if I missed anything that is why. |
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Post by cocojax on May 23, 2008 7:05:23 GMT -5
Mary that is Great News, still thinking positive thoughts, take care Mary...
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Post by bobbioh on May 23, 2008 7:13:44 GMT -5
Morning Mary and Joe, Im sure glad they got it all. And im sorry his hospital stay is a little longer then exspected. Take care of you to. You both are in my thoughts and prayers thanks for the update. Bobbi
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Post by aero63 on May 23, 2008 8:04:32 GMT -5
That is truly awesome news. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you both.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on May 23, 2008 9:23:46 GMT -5
Absolutely WONDERFUL news Mary!!! Thank you for letting us know. Tell Joe we're all smiling and nodding our heads.
Don't woryy about "catching up" on the board......good grief; we certainly understand!
Love and prayers will continue for you and your family Mary.....
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Post by muffin on May 23, 2008 13:43:58 GMT -5
Mary, it is great news! Take care of yourself and God bless you and family
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Post by cheryl on May 23, 2008 14:45:12 GMT -5
I've been thinking about you Mary. That is great great news. I wish for Joe a speedy recovery.
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