3boys4amy Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Well, there is good news and bad news. He is doing great after the surgery. He had to have the entire lung removed, as the tumor was large and in both lobes. He was already off the ventilator by the time he got to recovery and they were taking the oxygen mask off a few hours later. His color was very good and he was talking about 3 hours after the surgery. Now for the bad news. The doctor said he found places on his lymph nodes that looked just like the tumor in his lung. He took samples and had them sent off. We should know an answer for sure on Monday if it has spread. He wouldn't say positively or negatively whether it could be cancer, so I have hope that it isn't!!! God is good and He answered a thousand prayers for us. Please keep dad in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and for good news on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, I am glad that you got there and get to be with him. It sounds as if the surgeon is sending tissue off to a pathologist. Prayers for your Dad's speedy recovery and that good news and good follow up care is prescribed. How is the baby holding up? I bet grandpa was happy to see him! Take care, and thanks for the update. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, Keeping your Dad, your family, and you in my prayers. Wishing you good news on Monday. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, I'm praying for some good news for you guys too. But for now, I am so happy your dad is doing so well after surgery. Let him know we are still praying hard for him!! and you too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, I am glad to hear that your dad is doing so well after major surgery. Hopefully, the rest of the tests will come out fine. I will keep you and your dad in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy,Sounds like all went pretty well and he is doing well.He will be sore for a long time.Tell him keep a pillow handy to put under his arm when he coughs.(that helps alot with the pain). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 That sounds like great news that he has handled the surgery so well. There will be options regardless of how those test results come back. Don't worry about it now, for sure. Get him recovered and relax a little now. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Prayers comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, Everything crossed for good results Monday. I will be keeping you and your dad in my prayers. It is really good news that dad is doing well recovering after surgery. My thoughts are with you both, Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy - I so glad to hear that your Dad made it through surgery alright. His situation is so similar to my mothers - she had her left lung taken out as well as several (can't remember how many) lymph nodes that looked suspicious. She did great and had an amazing recovery and I hope for only the best news for you and your Dad in the coming days. Always in my thoughts... Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Amy, I've been wondering about you and your dad. Thanks so much for the update. It sounds like he recovered well after the surgery. Where in WV is he? I'm from WV. Lived here most of my life but we have tons of family over there and I used to go visit all the time - before cancer, that is. PM me if you want. Just curious . . . or maybe we know some of the same folks. God Bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I will keep him in my prayers. The good news is that he has done so well with the surgery. That is a big hurdle to get over. Now we just have to pray that the nodes come back from the pathologist negative. If not...many treatments are available. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Amy, Prayers sent up. Keep us posted on how your dad is doing... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Prayers already there for your father. Hoping the recuration goes well. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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