Mendy Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am so relieved right now that I have to share our experience and hope to provide inspiration for those who may be in a similar situation. My dh had his upper left lobe removed today and came through it beautifully thanks to a great thoracic surgeon and his overall good health. He had emphysema which made it a bit tougher to remove his lobe. The surgery took four painfully long hours to complete but shortly after he was set up in SICU I got to see him and he was in much better shape than I expected. He has an epidural that has completely numbed the whole area so he is hardly feeling any pain and he is getting doses of fentanol (sp?). Four hours post surgery and the nurse already removed the oxygen and his levels on his own are high and he is already pushing 2000 on the spirometer. I am so encouraged that he is going to pull through this and maybe be in better shape than he was going into it. The margins around the tumor where clear but he did find a couple of suspicious looking lymph nodes and removed them so we are awaiting biopsy results. It looks like we will be meeting with an oncologist which is great by me because I would be worrying that there could be cancer cells floating around in his body if he didn't receive chemo. So, bottom line is that we are looking good so far. Thanks for your support and words of wisdom. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Sounds like he is doing very well. So happy to hear that. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I'm glad your husband is doing good..Wishing him a most speedy recovery. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Glad to hear the surgery went well. Prayers go up for a speedy recovery. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I am so very happy for the both of you that all is going so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 So glad to hear everything went well!! Will continue to keep him in prayers.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Mendy I am so happy the surgery went well. Sending prayers and positive thoughts for continued good news. Please keep us posted. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Great news, Mendy! Glad to read this. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 This is extremely good news Mendy. Your husband is doing so well so fast, it is exciting to hear. I wish husband (and you) continued good luck. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 All sounds good so far! I found my recovery went well because I rested a lot for the first 2 weeks and stuck with the pain meds pretty religiously then too. Waiting until you feel pain may be too late. I was off of all meds before my four week check up. Let us know gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Terrific news! Will keep you in my prayers for continued recovery. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Sounds geat Mendy; be sure he keeps coughing up gunk and sucking on his spirometer. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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