bunny Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 My mom came through her surgery today with flying colors. They completed an intra-pericardial pneumonectomy in just under 5 hours. The cancer appeared to be entirely contained in the lung that is no more. Only one lymph node remained from her 2000 surgery, which the surgeon removed. He noted that the fact that no lymph nodes had returned was a very good sign. Pending pathology on the 2nd 'spot' they couldn't biopsy and that node, we'll get staged and make decisions about chemo (but we all read the times on Thursday...) Suki is a woman of steel. She bypassed the ICU altogether, having her breathing tube removed 90 minutes after surgery. They scoped the left lung, and it's so-far-SO-good. Her oxygen at last check was 100%. She'll be in recovery overnight to keep a close eye on her. She is a lovely shade of green, but was awake enough to ask me to rub her numbed-out right arm (over her head for 5 hours!!) then fell quietly back to sleep. Pain management could be better, but they're working on it. My little brother showed up like a rock star today, and my boyfriend stayed with us all day long!! Even then, those fears would creep in occasionally, and guess who I turned to!? Well, yes, god, but through all of you! I literally closed my eyes and pictured your words and your pictures, and the fear passed. You have all empowered me beyond what I thought I was capable of - physically, mentally and spiritually. I know this is far from over, but this huge hurdle is behind me with relative ease and grace thanks to you. I am WHIPPED tired. I will call the PACU again now, having left mom for the night with the fine people at Sloan Kett. and GOD. I could not rest until I thanked you all, a million times, thank you. love, gratitude and prayers, amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Hi Bunny, Great news about your mom. I love your humor in your topic. I am so estastic about your mom. I can see how excited you are in your post. Your excitement is contageous!!! It is great to hear good news. Glad it was your mom. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Good for your mom. They told me after surgery that the worst of all this was over. Couldn't believe it at the time, but they were right. I wish her a speedy and uneventful recovery. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Thanks for sharing this great news! We members of the OneLungWonders Society are cheering Suki on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Hooray for Mom's resilience! Thanks for the update, Bunny. Will look for plenty more from you. Good you got through the surgery with some help too! Best kind there is! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Excellent news! Amie, you are doin' good! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Bunny, Thank you for posting the good news, Prayers for your mother for a fast recovery. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Great news for your Mom---She sounds like a real trooper. regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 What wonderful news! Sending prayers for a strong recovery for your Mom. Take good care of yourself too. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Bunny- So glad to read your good news this a.m. Your mom sounds incredible!!! Continued prayers for her recovery ((((HUGS)))) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Hug Suki for us..............thank her for the much needed good report. Love and prayers, Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Bunny- So glad to read your good news this a.m. Your mom sounds incredible!!! Continued prayers for her recovery ((((HUGS)))) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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