Carleen Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Tomorrow Morning Keith will go in for his Chemo Embellization surgery. Essentially they will be shutting down half his liver and administering chemo and something called theraspheres directly to that half of the liver in an effort to relieve the pain he has been having. It is surgery, and the thought of shutting down his liver scares me. I am praying he doesn't have any complications, and no problem getting the liver function back. I am praying so hard for it to be successful, painless, and quickly recovered from. I am praying it heals his tired liver. I am asking my family here to keep Keith in their thoughts and prayers tomorrow as he is under the knife. He is going in around 9:30 AM central time, and probably having the procedure around 11:00-11:30. Thanks, and much love being sent to you all Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Many fervent and faithful prayers. Carleen, I really care, I just don't know how to tell you. Lots of love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Keeping your dear Keith in my prayers tomorrow Carleen, and pray he wakes up pain free.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Many prayers for you and Keith. We will be with you in spirit. love gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Carleen and Keith, I will be thinking of you BOTH tomorrow and praying for the BEST results possible..........pain free and a liver on the mend. This is something 'new' I haven't heard before. Hopefully it is cutting edge and very successful. Let us know ASAP. I tend to be somewhat of a worrier myself, Carleen. I know you can identify with that! Starting right now with fervent prayers for relief. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Carleen, Thank you for the update, and of course you can count on my prayers. I pray that God watches of you and Keith, and that he gives you peace both from this surgery and from the heavy load that cancer has had on the two of you. I pray that God keep you strong, and that He watches the doctors and health care professionals who will be performing procedures. I pray in thankfulness to God for your love for each other, and for the support you provide Keith. God Bless you Carleen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 you have our unconditional support and prayers for a perfect outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I will absolutely be praying for you and Keith. I really hope this will be a successful procedure, I am so glad there are trying it. When Ken had his liver resection he had a very large, v shaped incision. He could not have any anything to eat or drink until everything started working again, which took about 5 days. They put an epidural in prior to surgery for pain control, but it was not very effective for him. They took it out and gave him oral meds after a couple of days which was better. The real pain started after he ate, gas pain they said. His best relief was getting up and walking. Possibly, Keith is having the VATS procedure, which is much less invasive, but not always doable. I know this is a totally different procedure and I so hope that it puts a halt to those tumors. Please keep us updated, you and Keith are always on our minds. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh how scary for you. Thinking of you both, let us know how he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Carleen, Sending you and Keith much love and many prayers.. You will be in my thoughts.. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Keith and Carleen, please know I'm praying for good results on Tuesday. I'll be thinking of you both. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Praying all those things right with you, Carleen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh Carleen, Of course I'll have Keith in my prayers....I always do. I'll say a prayer for you too so you have the strength to get through tomorrow! lots of love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 saying Extrya special Prayers under the Carolina Blue Sky ( Grey Today from storms) But still outside tonite. Hopefully you might get us in Chat Maybe, If Possibly when you get home and let us know. If Not Will be thinking about you until you get back to us. Best wishes and Much Good Luck With this surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Prayers for Keith and you tomorrow. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Praying for Keith! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Carleen, Sending my prayers and well wishes to Keith.. praying for a successful surgery, quick and painless recovery. Love, Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Dear Carleen, I'm thinking of you both!! Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I will definately keep Keith in my prayers. I think of you both often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 PRAYING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Prayers for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I am sending prayers tonight and will send tomorrow at the designated time. I pray this alliviates his pain. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I am praying for both of you with all my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Prayers for your precious Kieth, Carleen. Gentle hugs, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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