Guest DianeP Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hello everyone!! I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on my father. We did have a 2nd opinion with a different surgeon located at University of Michigan. He has surgery scheduled for tomorrow for a possible sleeve resection or removal of his right lung. Surgery will proceed as long as the N2 nodes are free of cancer (we hope!!) Thanks everyone for your support and your consideration. This board is truly a blessing. I'll give an update once I have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Diane - Thanks for keeping us posted about your dad! I will be sure to keep him in my prayers as he goes for possible surgery! Please continue to let us know how he progresses!! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 That liver part was great news. Hope and praying you'll be posting more great news soon, (surgery done and successful) . Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Keeping all movable body parts crossed that things go well for your Father. Best Wishes, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Praying for your father that the N2 nodes are in good shape and that surgery is a "GO". Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 that is great news. Surgery is a good news and I will being thinking of you and your Dad, and keep us updated.. My mom has had two surgeries and I know it is hard, but it is a good thing. Strength be with you! Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 This is great news! Your dad's surgery sounds similar to the one David A had. You should get with him and see if it's the same surgeon. Good wishes coming to you dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Will say a special pray tomorrow for his surgery to go well...God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Awesome news! I'm glad to see your post. I hadn't heard back from you, so was wondering how your dad was doing. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Diana, How is your dad doing and how are you hold up. I sure have been hoping to hear a good report from you soon. am getting worried because that was 5 days ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DianeP Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Thanks everyone for your prayers!!! Surgery went well, they were able to save the 2 lobes on his right lung and had only lost one lobe!!! Without a second opinion the other surgeon was going to remove the whole thing. Sorry I haven't posted sooner, I've been staying at the hotel at the hospital and didn't have an internet connection. He had one complication though, yesterday they removed suction and his right lung collapsed. They put him in ICU and did NT suction to remove a mucous plug that was causing the collapse. They are leaving him in ICU for another day, but he looks great. I feel so fortunate for U of M hospital and their thoracic surgery team, I have never met a group of doctors and staff so on top of their game. Thank you for the great info I received from all of you on the importance of a second opinion and this hospital. My dad has thanked me everyday for pushing him for going there, if it wasn't for them - he'd only have one lung. So if anyone is in Michigan looking for a thoracic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Chang is the man!!!! I will post an update soon, but I'm heading back out to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Diane, Great news!!! I am so glad you have a great doctor and your Dad is lucky to have you for him!! That is great! Please continue to keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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