Darci Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Well, my FIL's surgery was yesterday. I was not with him, but will be going tonight after work. I think that they may have run into a few unexpected things, but overall it was a success. They took almost 50% of the lung, vs about 1/3 that they thought they would take. The tumor was very close to the middle section, so they took the upper and part of the middle. I guess that they had to "staple the heck" out of the upper part that was left to keep it in place, which may mean that he could have some complications and have the chest tube longer. Unfortunately, they were not able to fix the hiatal hernia..apparently it is something better fixed from the bottom up than the top down. His upper part of the lung was bigger than the bottom, which is abnormal, but they think due to the hernia. They said that he was a stage III, but that because it was "clinically inapparent" (I have never heard these words before, but I think it means because he really wasn't having symptoms) that it was more closer to a stage II. I guess that he is doing well this morning - sitting up in a chair, ate a little bit, etc. So, that is really terrific news! Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers for my FIL as he goes through this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Glad to hear he's doing well, Darci. I'll keep him in my prayers. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 So glad to hear that things went well for your FIL. Will keep him on my prayer list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 That is wonderful to hear that your FIL got through the surgery and is doing good. I hope each day continues to bring progress!!! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Good news. May it continue. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I am so glad that your FIL is doing well. I do know that after surgery like in my husbands case they will change the staging. Before surgery they really are not sure what stage a person is. our prayers are with your FIL speedy recovery. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Darci, Glad to hear the surgery went well. Sounds like the recovery is going well too. I hope it continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Darci: I am gald to hear that the surgery went well. I hope your father-in law had a speedy recovery. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Glad to hear your fil is doing well . Will keep him in my prayers for continued good progress. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hi Darci, I am glad to also hear the surgery went well. I pray for him to have a speedy recovery. Keep us updated. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 will be praying for him to get better quickly since he is through the surgery. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 congratulations on successful surgery. Prayers for uneventful healing and good well-being. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I'm so glad to hear the surgery went well. I will pray for a relatively easy and speedy recovery. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvillella Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Glad to hear your FIL made it through okay. Hope the good news continues. Will continue to keep him in my thoughts. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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