Theresa Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Mom got the call from the Dr. today and she is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday August 16th at 6:15 am. The Dr. said she will have to stay overnight and should be able to go home on Thursday if all goes well. I'm not sure what type of surgery they are going to perform, but if she will be released the next day I don't think it is that invasive. The Dr. did say he wanted her to go in for a PET Scan on Saturday to make sure her lungs are still clear. I think she is more nervous about the PET Scan then the upcomming surgery. The Dr. also said that the pressure is the reason why she is experiencing weakness on her left side, but since she has been taking steroids her strength is coming back. She is starting to sound like her self again. Her voice still sounds a little tired but I know that is to be expected. I will keep everyone up dated on what happens. Thank you Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 My prayers for successful surgery and quick recovery. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Theresa, Prayers your Mom's surgery is successful and that she makes a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 My mom had 2 full craniotomies, so I doubt your mom is having that bc my mom was in the hospital a week at a time. You may want to PM Karen335. I think her brain surgery was similar to what your mom is having done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 So glad you have a plan! My mom always feels better when she gets those steroids pumping...she gains weight, too, which is good for her! She was upset she couldn't do her chemo last week, mostly because she couldn't get the steroids associated with it. Keep us posted. You and your mom are in my prayers. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Praying for the PET scan and for the surgery results to be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemom Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Praying that your moms surgery is successful and recovery is quick, and she feels well soon. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi Theresa, Hoping that your mom's surgery goes well next week. Being scheduled to go home is a very good thing. Best, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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