MilliBr1 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Sending many prayers for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Keith's successful surgery and easy recovery has been firmly planted in my prayers. Wishing you two the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 More prayers on the way Will be praying extra hard tomorrow Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Keith and you have my prayers carleen. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Holding ((((Keith)))) Firmly in prayer today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Carleen and Keith,keeping both of you in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Many prayers for Keith and for you, Carleen! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Prayers for a successful outcome for Keith. Cindi o'oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Carleen, Good luck to Keith and hoping for the best possible outcome. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 prayers, honey. you're always on my mind, and in my heart. xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Keeping Keith in prayer and praying for you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I worry about both of you daily. I'm praying this will stop Keith's pain and let his tired liver recoup. Best, best, best wishes, Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 praying for a great outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thinking of you both right now as surgery gets started. Prayers for peace for you as you wait and many, many prayers that the skillful doctors get this done quickly with 100% success. Love, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Many prayers for a successful procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 My prayers for you and Keith. Adela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I am praying for a very successful procedure for Keith. You are also in my thoughts and prayers, Carleen. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Carleen and Keith, You are both heavy in my thoughts this morning, praying hard for Keith's successful surgery and Carleen's strength. Bless you both, what a beautiful couple you are Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Praying for a successful outcome. I know I'm a little late but late prayer has to be better than no prayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Positive thoughts coming your way for the very best results for Keith. Take good care of yourself too, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flwrjunke Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Many prayers to both of you. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thank you everyone for the prayers. I know that God was with us today. Amazingly enough as we waited for Keith to be taken to surgery, neither of us felt too apprehensive or scared. It was like God allowed a little calm to comfort our hearts. Keith's procedure took a little longer than expected because his liver anatomy is a little more rare than they expected. Apparantly the artery that feels Keith's liver is not a direct artery, but branches off. It happens in about 15-20% of people. But, it did not cause any complications, it just meant the doctors had to take a bit longer than expected to map out his anatomy before beginning. There were three possible complications that they mentioned which were possible infection (which all we can do is wait and see, but he is getting antibiotics), There was the risk that cutting into the femural artery can cause excessive bleeding or won't heal or close well (but this did not happen, after surgery they were able to close it and it isn't oozing or bleeding much), and the third and most scary risk is that the chemo agent might seep beyond the liver into the bowels. If that was to happen they would have to have emergency surgery and remove his small bowels. (This also did not happen, they can tell that immediately and that didn't happen). Yeah! So in brief, the surgery went well with no complications. The doctor also feels that they usually see good response to this type of procedure with carcinoid cancers so hopefully we should see some good success. It is just a matter of wait and see. I hate wait and see, but don't we all? The only problem we are facing is again pain control. I know that after 3 years of being on oxycodone, oxycontin, methadone, and other things he has built up a huge tolerance to pain meds. But, boy they are really having a hard time getting him comfortable. They are giving him dilaudid every hour and it isn't really helping. He is in intense pain right now. I had to leave the hospital to come home and feel the pets, and as I was leaving they said that he would be hooked up to a PCA (patient control something or other) basically it is the personal pump with dilaudid in it. I hope by the time I get back he will be much more comfortable. The nurses are being great, and trying so hard but can only do what they have orders for. So, if I have to sneak him some of his own pain meds to bring him comfort I will. Anyway, I am heading back to the hospital now and will be spending the night with him there. He should come home tomorrow if they can get the pain down. I will update more tomorrow, but I wanted to let you all know that we are doing well and are so appreciative for the prayers and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Carleen I am so glad it went well. Does the hospital have a pain management clinic that could help him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I am happy and relieved beyond belief that the surgery went well...now hopefully, they can get his pain under control. (((((Carleen))))) Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 So happy the surgery went well. Prayers they can get the pain under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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