Dad is getting surgery... (Update: surgery this Fri)

[Andrea]

His case was presented to the Lung Cancer Tumor Board today. No one can agree or figure the puzzle out. The only way to confirm for sure it is cancer is to have it removed. He has an appointment with the thoracic surgeon next Tues, on his 65th b-day

The good news is it will mean a week off of work for me My mom doesn't really drive anymore (why should she, my dad is retired so he is a personal chauffer to the nail salon and I am her driver to the malls and hair salon), so I will take her to and from the hospital each day.

ALthough my parents are already arguing, dad saying "Marsha, you cannot visit me every day, someone must take care of Buddy." Uh, Buddy is a dog, he can manage alone for a good few hours

[Treebywater]

You know I'll be praying for the surgery! Take care of YOU, too, Ms. Andrea.

[joanie55]

Andrea,

Wishing your dad a successful surgery and recovery.

Joan

[MsC1210]

Andrea

Many prayers for your dad's surgery as well as for you and the rest of your family.

Chris

[Don M]

Andrea: I hope your dad's surgery goes well.

Don M

[marym]

Andrea,

Hope your Dad's surgery results are good. Please let us know how things work out.

Mary

[mamasbabygirl]

Prayers for you, mom and dad. Hang in there!

[gail]

Sounds like a plan. I assume they are removing the nodule and doing a path report?

gail

[Kasey]

Well, Andrea, this sounds like the BEST solution for figuring out the puzzle. Hopefully the result will bring the info needed to get this resolved. My hopes are that it will be something VERY doable and easily fixable, ya know. Sending my very best vibes your Dad's way, Andrea. Also sending 'calming' thoughts your way. I know how anxiety works..............unfortunatley.

Kasey

[Linda661]

Praying for an easy surgery, recovery and to find out that it wasn't even cancer after all!

Linda

[Connie B]

Hello Surgeon, Please make sure what ever you find is BENIGN and you will take it out and make everything better! Thank you for your attention to this very frustrating health issue! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Andrea, please pass this on to dad's surgeon. It's just a simple request, but it comes from the heart!

((((((((((((((((((((ANDREA))))))))))))))))))

[Ry]

Not exactly how you want to spend a week off is it? I hope it is not cancer...try to hang in there.

[Andrea]

Thanks everyone. I am not sure what kind of surgery, we are hoping it is minimally invasive. I am not sure if it will be just the nodule, a wedge resection, a lobectomy, etc. There are a few nodules in taht area.

I am so mad, the insurance company just denied his brain MRI The doctor's office is trying to work on it. Never before did we have a problem and you all know my mom has had a lot done!

Major paranoia is setting in with me, I wonder if I need a chest scan, I had a chest x-ray a few m onths ago and they said it was fine but what if they were wrong, I had it at urgent care and they said they compared it to the one before but what is there really to compare, etc. I need a xanax

[angelofcharlie20]

Andrea,

Praying for a successful Big Birthday surgery. I loathe insurance companies. Obviously people don't do brain MRIs for fun. Hey ladies: lets forget about manis and pedi and go for a MRI instead....

Hoping for the best,

Shirley

[stand4hope]

Dear Andrea,

I wish you could see my smile right now. Not because your dad has to have surgery, of course, but after I read your first post, I was going to respond and ask where's the panic attack? I didn't see it in your post. LOL! Well, you didn't disappoint me. I got to the bottom of the thread and THERE IT WAS!

Bless your heart, Andrea. You are such a sweetheart, and I guess I'm never going to talk you out of the paranoia, so I give up. Just go ahead and be yourself. I think you are ok just the way you are. Go ahead and freak out if that's what you need to do, or drive out to the Dairy Queen and get a hot fudge sundae with whip cream. Everybody has their own ways of coping.

I loved hearing how your mom and dad are arguing about the dog. It reminded me a lot of me and Don. We fussed over our dogs more than we did over each other. I also love hearing about your dad having to chauffer your mom to the nail salon, hair salon and shopping. After his surgery, ask him if he'll come to Indiana and pamper me like that for a while. Just don't forget to tell him that I'll also be needing his credit card.

I'll pray for your dad, Andrea, and for the surgeon to have the skill of God at his fingertips!

God bless you, honey!

Love,

Peggy

[stand4hope]

P.S.

Remember this?

http://www.angelfire.com/comics/evercle ... Happy.html

[Andrea]

Hahaahahaha. Peggy you are so wonderful, you know me too well!!

I have the link bookmarked and have played it almost every morning since I first bookmarked it! :) I need to send it to my mom.

[gail p-m]

Sending prayers to your dad for the best possible outcome.

gail p-m

[Maryanne]

Hi Andrea,

Keeping everthing crossed here that all comes out fine with your dad.

You made made me laugh with the comment about your mom and dad arguring... brought back memories of my folks.

I love the link that Peggy gave to you. You can't help but smile when view it.

But I guess a Xanax would help also....

take care and keep us posted.

Prayers sent to your dad.

Maryanne

[sharonjo]

Andrea,

Hope all goes well with your dad's surgery. I will keep him in my prayers. Hang in there and stay strong.

God Bless,

Sharon

[Geri]

This sounds like a good game plan and we'll think positive about the results.

Now..........take a deep breath!

You'll all be in my thoughts.

Geri

[TracyD]

Andrea, so glad to here there's a plan. Prayers being said for a successful surgery and some good news. Hang in there.

Tracy

[Frank Lamb]

Andrea,I hope all goes well with your dad's surgery.Hoping it is not cancer and is not invasive surgery.

[rogfam]

prayers for your dad! (NO CANCER!)

Christy

[ma's kid]

Praying that things turn out well for your dad..YOU, my friend, take it easy, ok.

gentle hugs

Libby