Anniemac Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Tim and I went to the surgeon yesterday for his 2 1/2 week checkup. Hard to believe that's all it's been since the surgery. It was a good visit. Tim had been feeling that he wasn't getting enough oxygen and really feeling kind of crummy--tired with no appitite at all. He's lost more weight and was down to about 135. The doc was so encouraging. Reminded Tim how huge the surgery was and how he almost backed out a few times, opened the pericardium, etc. and told Tim he was really doing great for two 1/2 weeks out. His oxygen level was 99, and that reassured him, but he's anemic and of course need to eat. Doc says lots of protien to build cells and heal. The most important news was the pathology--clean margins on the lung and lots of negative nodes. He said that to the best of his knowlege, he removed all the cancer, and this is a doc from the Swedish Cancer Institue, so I have to believe him!! Of course, there will be some follow-up chemo, but that's up to the onc. So all in all, it was great news. Tim is much calmer today and I came home and found him doing laundry. His breathing is better and he even went to the store with me! I thnk he was just working himself into a small panic attack..just a little anxious. Sorry to be so long, but I'm just gald to be able to post in the good news section!! Yeah!!! Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Hey Annie, I am so glad to see your good news!! I wish you nothing but more continued success! Tracy Your neighbour to the north! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Annie- What wonderful news!! Sounds like Tim is on the mend - I will continue to keep you both in my prayers for continued good health!! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Annie, That sounds like really Great news to me. Two weeks out and already up and doing laundry. I am only the caregiver, and I don't have enough energy to do the laundry. I am so happy for you both. I am praying that the surgeon is right, that he got ALL of that da_n cancer, and that Tim is feeling better real soon. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Sounds like awesome news to me!!!! It's great that he's able to get around and do the most dreaded chore of the house! I hope he continues to stay on the mend...and each day proves better and better Have a great fourth Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Annie and Tim, great news! Blessings! Tim, I do the laundry, too -- since I retired 10 years ago. It is amazing what you learn when you do the laundry guys! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I Pray for much more continued success, and that everything is great with you guys for years to come. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 That is wonderful news to hear, Tim & Annie. I hope you get better and better at that laundry, too Have a great weekend! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 That's great news. Tell Tim it just takes time to heal. But it does heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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